Groundwork Coffee
Barista PT (DTLA - Traction)
Groundwork Coffee, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
About Us
Groundwork Coffee specializes in batch‑roasted, certified organic coffees and artisanal teas. From our humble roots as a rare book store and café back in 1990, Groundwork would go on to become one of the first certified organic coffee roasters in Southern California, as well as the largest organic coffee roaster in Los Angeles. A truly local pioneer in fair trade and fairly traded coffee and tea sourcing, we remain committed to sustainable business practices, including maintaining direct relationships with growers and importers who promote responsible coffee and tea production. From the ground up, Groundwork is steadfast in its commitment to the values of quality, sustainability, and community.
About You We are looking to hire an outgoing, energetic, and tenaciously community‑centric Barista to join our growing team and jump‑start their career. Leveraging your knowledge and experience in specialty coffee, tea, and drink preparation, you’ll wear many hats and be exposed to various facets of third‑wave café operations. As a Groundwork Barista, you will be well‑versed in manual espresso equipment and our organic product offerings, and take pride in producing the highest quality beverages while also displaying a willingness to strive for continual growth and improvement. If you love interacting with customers over a great cup of coffee (or tea), embody a friendly and welcoming attitude, and are enthusiastic about perfecting your craft, then please apply today!
Pay Rate $17.50/hour + tips
What You’ll Do
Craft a phenomenal first impression to customers by providing a best‑in‑class customer service experience and
Execute recipe requirements correctly to consistently produce beverages of the highest quality and products that meet our brand expectations
Educate customers and staff on types of coffee, teas and espressos carried
Maintain a clean and sanitary work station and keep café area clean and organized
Ensure appropriate health and safety standards, ServSafe practices
Stock and maintain sufficient levels of products at stations to ensure smooth service
Maintain proper cash handling and ensure proper procedures are followed
Open and/or close the location properly and follow the closing checklist
Reduce product waste and overages
Maintain a sense of urgency with helping customers
What It Takes To Rock This Role
1 year café experience preferred
High School diploma or equivalent
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships
Ability to learn and apply new knowledge or skills for your work
Knowledge of proper bar cleaning methods including manual espresso equipment
Ability to work effectively in a team environment and cooperate seamlessly with co‑workers, management, and shift leaders
Ability to work & think independently, make quality decisions in the absence of a supervisor
Perform math computations (add, subtract, divide, and multiply)
Ability to lift and or move up to 50lbs
Previous experience with café POS systems
Valid ServSafe certification or equivalent Food Handlers card
Why Groundwork We strive to be the best place our employees have ever worked, and to produce the best coffee our customers have ever sipped. As a part of our team, you’ll be working with people who are down‑to‑earth, friendly, and passionate in a casual, caffeinated, and fun retail environment.
Groundwork Perks
Free Coffee to Take Home:
1 pound Bulk Coffee or ¼ Pound Loose Leaf Tea every other week
Employee Discount Program:
Discounts on Food, Beverage, & Merchandise
Commuter Program:
Substantially Subsidized Metro Pass
Groundwork is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regards to race, color, age, sex, ancestry, marital status, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, present or past history of mental disability, genetic information or any other classification protected by state or federal law.
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About You We are looking to hire an outgoing, energetic, and tenaciously community‑centric Barista to join our growing team and jump‑start their career. Leveraging your knowledge and experience in specialty coffee, tea, and drink preparation, you’ll wear many hats and be exposed to various facets of third‑wave café operations. As a Groundwork Barista, you will be well‑versed in manual espresso equipment and our organic product offerings, and take pride in producing the highest quality beverages while also displaying a willingness to strive for continual growth and improvement. If you love interacting with customers over a great cup of coffee (or tea), embody a friendly and welcoming attitude, and are enthusiastic about perfecting your craft, then please apply today!
Pay Rate $17.50/hour + tips
What You’ll Do
Craft a phenomenal first impression to customers by providing a best‑in‑class customer service experience and
Execute recipe requirements correctly to consistently produce beverages of the highest quality and products that meet our brand expectations
Educate customers and staff on types of coffee, teas and espressos carried
Maintain a clean and sanitary work station and keep café area clean and organized
Ensure appropriate health and safety standards, ServSafe practices
Stock and maintain sufficient levels of products at stations to ensure smooth service
Maintain proper cash handling and ensure proper procedures are followed
Open and/or close the location properly and follow the closing checklist
Reduce product waste and overages
Maintain a sense of urgency with helping customers
What It Takes To Rock This Role
1 year café experience preferred
High School diploma or equivalent
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships
Ability to learn and apply new knowledge or skills for your work
Knowledge of proper bar cleaning methods including manual espresso equipment
Ability to work effectively in a team environment and cooperate seamlessly with co‑workers, management, and shift leaders
Ability to work & think independently, make quality decisions in the absence of a supervisor
Perform math computations (add, subtract, divide, and multiply)
Ability to lift and or move up to 50lbs
Previous experience with café POS systems
Valid ServSafe certification or equivalent Food Handlers card
Why Groundwork We strive to be the best place our employees have ever worked, and to produce the best coffee our customers have ever sipped. As a part of our team, you’ll be working with people who are down‑to‑earth, friendly, and passionate in a casual, caffeinated, and fun retail environment.
Groundwork Perks
Free Coffee to Take Home:
1 pound Bulk Coffee or ¼ Pound Loose Leaf Tea every other week
Employee Discount Program:
Discounts on Food, Beverage, & Merchandise
Commuter Program:
Substantially Subsidized Metro Pass
Groundwork is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regards to race, color, age, sex, ancestry, marital status, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, present or past history of mental disability, genetic information or any other classification protected by state or federal law.
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