barista

Good Trade Co. is a social enterprise coffee company that works directly with farmers and their communities in rural Colombia. We?re looking for the world?s best people-person/coffee-addict to add to our team. As a Barista you will be the helpful and joyful face of our company. Job Type: Permanent Part-time (weekend availability is important) Compensation: $16.05 per hour + tips Working Conditions: We are hiring baristas with the flexibility to work at these 2 locations * 750 square foot coffee shop with 1-2 coworkers in the trendy neighborhood of Kensington * 100 square foot coffee stand with 1 coworker in a delicious-smelling farmer?s market in Ramsay Successful Candidates look like this... * You are a kind and caring communicator who is excited about engaging customers * You are passionate about supporting farmers experiencing marginalization * You have a genuine desire to improve - in everything from customer services skills to sales skills, barista skills and coffee industry knowledge * You are nimble and love to work in a results?driven organization that tests everything * You love collaborating and having fun doing it - the idea of working with others towards a common goal is everything * You embody the intangible skills: work ethic, punctuality, energy, attitude, learning from feedback and going the extra mile The Role and Responsibilities... * Educate Customers * Share Good Trade?s origin story and the social impact we?re making. * Teach customers about coffee (growing, production, roasting, and brew methods) * Customer Experience * Take orders from customers in a welcoming and engaging way * Enter orders accurately into a user-friendly Point of Sale software * Up-sell and share special promotions to hit daily and weekly sales goals * Ensure every customer understands our story and why we exist * Prepare and Serve Coffee * Create specialty coffee items (pull espresso shots, texture milk, etc.) * Consistently make high quality drinks * Care for the Shop * Keep the coffee shop welcoming and approachable through cleanliness * Organize displays of products to intrigue customers and inspire sales * Clean and care for equipment and furniture by following cleaning schedules What you bring... * 1-2 years of experience as a Barista in a Third Wave specialty coffee shop * Basic knowledge of the coffee process (farming, preparing, roasting, distribution) * Excellent computer skills (we heavily rely on the ?cloud? such as the Google Suite of software) * Must be able to perform the physical aspects of the job such as standing for long periods, building displays and lifting up to 30 pounds Job Types: Part-time, Permanent Pay: From $16.05 per hour Benefits: * Discounted or free food * Store discount Application question(s): * This position will require you to work at 2 locations: Kensington and the Crossroads Farmer's Market. Can you commit to working a mixed schedule between these 2 locations? Experience: * Third Wave Barista: 2 years (required) Work Location: In person