Barista
@ Blue Bottle Coffee

New York, NY
$36,000
On Site
Full Time
Posted 22 hours ago

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About The Job

At Blue Bottle Coffee, a Barista is someone who is passionate about coffee, culinary items, sustainability, and creating incredible guest experiences grounded in care and respect. Join the team to grow, create community through coffee and contribute to a sustainable future.

You Will

  • Deliver exceptional hospitality to guests, teammates, vendors, and suppliers.
  • Prepare and serve a variety of delicious beverages using diverse methods.
  • Serve food and maintain knowledge of current offerings and techniques.
  • Regularly taste beverages to ensure quality and uphold standards.
  • Engage with guests to share coffee knowledge and inspire teammates.
  • Support cafe operations through cleaning and organization tasks.
  • Promote sustainability and uphold health, food safety, and safety guidelines.
  • Complete Blue Bottle Academy training and 90-day post-hire validation.

You Are

Seeking a career in food and beverage, passionate about coffee and inclusive hospitality. Reliable, detail-oriented, and ready to learn with a flexible schedule.

You Have

Basic math and computer skills. Availability to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

A Few Benefits We Offer

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage from day one.
  • Best-in-class coffee training and ongoing education.
  • Specialty Coffee Association membership and event discounts.
  • 401(k) plan, paid time off, volunteer hours, and commuter benefits.
  • 50% discount on products and 2 free drinks per shift.

Role Physical Demands

This position requires standing and walking for long periods, using hands for precision work, lifting up to 50 pounds, and other physical activities essential to cafe operations.

Compensation

$18.00 per hour plus tips (approximately $7-$10 per shift hour).

Equal Opportunity & Accommodation

Blue Bottle Coffee is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities. We comply with ADA and provide reasonable accommodations.

Additional Information

Employment-qualified applicants with arrest/conviction records are considered. E-Verify is used post-offer completion of Form I-9.

Key skills/competency

coffee, hospitality, sustainability, food service, training, guest experience, beverage preparation, cleaning, attention to detail, teamwork

How to Get Hired at Blue Bottle Coffee

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize your resume: Highlight hospitality and coffee skills.
  • Research Blue Bottle: Understand their mission and sustainability focus.
  • Prepare for interviews: Emphasize customer service experiences.
  • Show passion: Demonstrate enthusiasm for coffee and community.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Practice espresso machine maintenance.
Review coffee brewing techniques.
Learn safety and sanitation guidelines.
Familiarize with POS system operations.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a time you handled a difficult guest.
Explain your teamwork approach in busy shifts.
Discuss managing multitasking under pressure.
Share an experience improving service quality.

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