HIRING - BARISTA

It’s that time of year. A little growth and some schedule changes are leading us to needing some new humans on our crew. Send your resume over to info@scrimshawcoffee.com if you’re interested in this position. Please read the entire thing, especially the non-negotiable requirements before applying. Thanks! Excited to meet you!

Job Description: BARISTA

Status: Part Time – approx. 22-25 hours/week

Compensation - $17.30/hr, + tips (approx. $8-$10/hr), earn Paid Time Off and optional Medical/Vision/Dental (with employer contribution) after 90 days, plus miscellaneous perks and discounts

About the Company:

Scrimshaw Coffee + Field Trip Coffee Roasters are values & vision-based businesses. We’re constantly setting new goals, with an insatiable quench for growth, as a company, and for its people, while providing exceptional service and experiences to its guests and partners.

We are a 6 year old café (Scrimshaw Coffee) and 3 year old coffee roasting company (Field Trip Coffee Roasters).

Scrimshaw Coffee is a mid-volume café with a full food and coffee program. We serve our own roasted coffee, and have a simple, yet thorough and thoughtful food menu which we take seriously and are prideful of. We believe we’re one of the most intentional and thoughtful cafes in town and expect every new crew member to feel the same, while bringing to the table qualities that will allow us to be even better. A genuine love for people and providing authentic hospitality are non-negotiable.

Overall:

The Barista reports to the Shift Supervisor, Assistant Store Manager, General Manager and Owner. They are integral to ensure the cafes success. A barista must be excited to work as part of a team, have an ever-increasing knowledge of coffee and industry trends, and must adhere to the mission of ensuring the cafes success through guest service and serving quality products.

The Daily View:

-Adheres to the Companies core values. Ensure they are followed and be examples of them. Those are, Grit, Grace, Hospitality and Possibility.

-Possess an excitement to learn more about coffee and retain that excitement when serving it.

-Willing to assist in tasks that require extra help, including but not limited to stocking, unloading orders, unpacking coffee, cleaning inside and outside areas, assist in any and all tasks assigned by the shift supervisor.

-Dial in and pull espresso, make batch brew coffee, prepare cold brew, serve pastries, make and serve bagels, sandwiches, etc., prep ingredients,

-Efficient café station management, including a consistently clean and stocked workspace

-Maintain responsibility for cash drawers, accounting & reporting while on shift

-Greet & assist guests while maintaining core values

-Ensure café area is organized, stocked, clean & inviting

-Maintain all safety and sanitation standards

-Adhere to and enforce all applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules and regulations

Desired Skills & Experience:

-Must be 18 years of age or older at time of application

-Minimum of 1 years experience in a guest service environment is required
-Working knowledge of cash handling, calculation, guest relations, register skills, etc.
-Able to maintain a professional appearance and demeanor

-Strong intrapersonal skills, responsive to feedback

-Maintains a calm, yet effective composure during “rushes” or times of difficulty
-Able to handle multiple tasks at one time efficiently and with an upbeat, friendly attitude
-Able to work mornings, nights, weekends and holidays. 3 days of unrestricted availability is required, including 1 weekend day.

-Able to work independently and in a team environment
-Preferred working knowledge of specialty coffee
-Able to pivot as a small growing company changes constantly

Non-Negotiable Requirements;

-Morning, weekend and holiday availability required – a minimum of 3 days of unrestricted availability, with at least 1 day being a weekend day

-Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) may be required when performing work duties

-Able to stand, walk, and be on your feet for prolonged periods

-Able to read and follow written English instructions

-Able to regularly twist, turn, kneel, climb, stoop, bend, crawl, lift and carry supplies and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, using appropriate techniques and tools

-Able to maneuver packages of any weight above 50 pounds with appropriate equipment and/or assistance

-Able to work and thrive in a high-stress environment that has a quiet to moderate noise level

-Able to safely navigate the café, both behind the counter and in the dining room

-Able to comply with an enforce all health, safety, and personal hygiene policies and standards

Equal Employment Opportunity;

Scrimshaw Coffee strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.