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Barista (Full-time)

Padel39, Austin, TX, United States


About East 5th Coffee
East 5th Coffee

is a neighborhood coffee concept at

Padel39

in East Austin - a warm, third-space environment built as much for the East Austin community as for

Padel39

members. We're not a specialty destination defined by extraction technique. We're the place the neighborhood comes back to because it feels like theirs.

Great coffee is non-negotiable. But what makes East 5th work is hospitality - the kind that makes guests feel genuinely welcome before they've placed their order. We're opening in May 2026, and we're hiring the team that will set the tone for everything that comes after.

The Role
As a Barista at

East 5th Coffee , you're the person guests interact with first and remember most. Our focus is linking genuine hospitality with expertly crafted beverages - ensuring every guest feels welcome from the moment they walk through our doors to the moment they decide to leave. You'll prepare our full beverage menu, create the kind of experience that turns a first visit into a regular habit, and set the tone for what

East 5th Coffee

is every single shift.

What We’re Looking For

Previous experience in a cafe, coffee shop, or hospitality environment - at least one year preferred

Genuine warmth with guests - the kind that doesn't require effort

A willingness to learn the menu thoroughly and hold it to standard

Someone who takes pride in a clean, organized station and a well‑run shift

Comfort with POS systems is a plus (we use Union POS)

What You’ll Do

Prepare and serve

East 5th Coffee 's full beverage menu: espresso drinks, matcha, and smoothies

Greet every guest warmly and create the kind of interaction that makes East 5th feel like a neighborhood place, not a transaction

Operate and maintain all equipment to standard every shift

Maintain wholesale food display -- presentation, freshness, and rotation throughout service

Complete opening, mid‑shift, and closing checklists accurately and on time

Monitor product levels and communicate low stock to your lead or management team

Keep the East 5th Coffee environment clean, organized, and genuinely inviting from open to close

Always operate in compliance with applicable Texas health and food safety regulations

Compensation and Schedule
Pay: $12.00/hr plus tips (all‑day

East 5th Coffee

tip pool, allocated by hours worked)

Hours: Availability must encompass all or part of 6am-4pm, with operating hours being 7am-3pm. Full‑time and part‑time positions available. Schedule to be finalized with GM upon hire.

PTO: Accrual begins at hire, rate increases with tenure

Benefits: Full‑time employees eligible for medical enrollment - Padel39 covers approximately 50% of the employee premium. Dental and vision available at employee cost.

Start Date: Target May 2026 for pre‑opening training and onboarding

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