Barista
ZipStaff | Carrboro, NC
About the Role
ZipStaff is hiring Baristas for a client opening a specialty café in a restored historic building in downtown Carrboro. The shop serves local-roasted coffee, espresso drinks, cold brew, teas, pastries, bagels, sandwiches, wraps, and light fare.
You’ll help build the shop’s quality, service, and reputation from day one.
Role Summary:
Prepare excellent drinks with consistent coffee art, deliver friendly service, and keep the café clean and compliant. Strong coffee art and high customer satisfaction are expected and should show up in positive guest reviews.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare espresso drinks, drip, cold brew, and teas to standard, including consistent basic-to-intermediate coffee art (latte art) that leaves a positive impression.
- Take orders, process payments, and provide friendly, accurate service.
- Assemble or plate light food items (pastries, bagels, sandwiches, wraps) as needed.
- Keep the coffee bar, seating areas, kitchen, restrooms, and all guest and back-of-house spaces clean and organized.
- Follow Orange County Health Department food safety and sanitation standards.
- Restock supplies and support the team during rushes.
- Contribute to strong customer satisfaction and positive online reviews through quality, service, and cleanliness.
Required:
- Previous barista or café experience.
- Passion for coffee.
- Ability to make quality espresso drinks and consistent coffee art (latte art).
- Strong customer service skills; calm under pressure.
- Reliable, punctual, and available for early mornings, weekends, and flexible shifts.
- Able to stand for long periods and lift up to 40 lbs.
- Willingness to follow food safety standards and obtain Food Handler certification if needed.
Preferred:
- Experience with coffee-shop baked items (scones, muffins, croissants, cookies, etc.).
- Specialty coffee certification or formal barista training (SCA or similar).
- Food Handler or ServSafe certification.
- Interest in continuing to develop coffee skills.
What the Client Offers:
- Competitive hourly pay based on experience.
- Opportunity to help open and shape a new independent café.
- Supportive team environment with room to grow.
How to Apply