Barista/cashier

Awkward Coffee is looking for Baristas' to prepare and serve hot and cold beverages, including various types of coffee and tea. Barista responsibilities include educating customers on our drinks menu, making recommendations based on their preferences, and taking orders. To be successful in this role, you should have customer service skills and knowledge of how brewing equipment operates. You should be able to work various shifts. Note: this position’s compensation includes hourly range and tips. Ultimately, you’ll ensure an excellent drinking experience for our guests.

Awkward Coffee is a pop-punk inspired coffee shop located in Chatsworth, CA. This is our first location. We are a coffee focused shop. We serve pastries and a select array of savory options. We would like our baristas to execute Awkward Coffee’s high standards and hold the team accountable to these standards.

**Responsibilities**
- Greet customers as they enter
- Give customers drink menus and answer their questions regarding ingredients
- Take orders while paying attention to details (e.g. preferences of coffee blend, dairy and sugar ratios)
- Prepare beverages following recipes
- Serve beverages and prepared food, like cookies, pastries and muffins
- Receive and process payments (cash and credit cards)
- Keep the bar area clean
- Maintain stock of clean cups, lids, etc.
- Check if brewing equipment operates properly and report any maintenance needs
- Comply with health and safety regulations
- Communicate customer feedback to managers and recommend new menu items

**Skills**
- Previous work experience as a Barista or Waiter/Waitress
- Hands-on experience with brewing equipment
- Knowledge of sanitation regulations
- Flexibility to work various shifts
- Basic math skills
- Ability to gauge customers’ preferences
- Excellent communication skills
- High school diploma; relevant training is a plus

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Employee discount
- Paid training

Restaurant type:

- Coffee shop

Shift:

- Day shift
- Evening shift

Weekly day range:

- Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

- Please note when you are available to interview:
**Experience**:

- Food service: 1 year (required)
- Barista experience: 1 year (required)

License/Certification:

- Food Handler Certification (required)

Shift availability:

- Day Shift (preferred)
- Night Shift (preferred)

Work Location: In person