We are seeking a skilled Barista to join our team. This role is essential for creating high-quality beverages, providing excellent customer service, and maintaining a clean and welcoming café environment. The ideal candidate will have a passion for coffee, a knack for customer interactions, and the ability to work efficiently under pressure.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and serve coffee and other beverages that meet high-quality standards.
- Understand and implement different brewing methods, ingredients, and equipment to prepare tea and coffee drinks, such as espressos, lattes, cappuccinos, and other custom orders.
- Engage with customers, take orders, and process payments while offering friendly and efficient service.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area, including cleaning tables, counters, and coffee machines.
- Manage inventory of products and supplies to maintain stock levels and minimize waste.
- Follow health and safety guidelines to ensure a safe working environment for all employees and customers.
Working Conditions and Expectations:
- Work schedule will may vary between early morning to late evening, weekends and holidays
- Shifts will range from 4 - 8 hours and you may at times be asked to work overtime
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment and keep up with the needs of the guests.
- Work inside as well as outside dining areas.
- Always act in a professional manner that represents the restaurant, owners, partners and staff.
- Respectful to all guests that have chosen to dine in our restaurants.
- Demonstrate teamwork in all areas of the restaurant
- Work with a positive attitude in all types of situations
- Follow safety and sanitation rules and laws at all times
- Attends all scheduled employee meetings.
- Always act in the best interest of the restaurant, fellow employees and guests.
- Welcome and accept feedback and coaching from the management team in order to maintain and grow as an employee
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Customer service and/or restaurant experience preferred.
- Be able to communicate clearly and effectively in the predominant language(s) of our guests.
- Have working knowledge of food menu.
- Food Handlers certificate required
- Previous experience as a Barista or in a coffee shop setting preferred, but not required.
- Strong knowledge of coffee brewing methods, beverage preparation, and sanitation principles.
Physical Requirements:
- Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 8 hours) and work in multiple level building.
- Be able to safely lift and easily maneuver items that may weigh up to 25 pounds.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other
characteristic protected by law.
Sprout LA focuses on collaborating with hospitality and culinary talent to provide unique dining experiences in Los Angeles. We support and highlight the passion, dedication and creative direction of our chef partners.