Barista/Sales Associate

Do you love people, coffee, and creating welcoming spaces? Pillars Café is looking for a friendly and dependable Barista/Sales Associate to help create a warm, community-centered café experience for guests and church attendees.

In this role, you’ll craft quality coffee and espresso drinks, serve light refreshments, and provide genuine hospitality that makes every guest feel seen and welcomed. You’ll help keep the café running smoothly by handling transactions accurately, maintaining a clean and inviting environment, and supporting the team during busy services and special events.

The Ideal Candidate

• Has a passion for hospitality and enjoys creating a welcoming, positive experience for every guest.
• Brings a friendly, upbeat attitude and genuinely enjoys connecting with and serving others.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment and can remain calm, focused, and efficient during busy periods.
• Communicates clearly and professionally with guests and team members to ensure excellent customer service.
• Demonstrates strong attention to detail when preparing beverages, processing transactions, and fulfilling orders accurately.
• Is highly organized and manages time effectively while balancing customer service, drink preparation, restocking, and cleaning responsibilities.
• Is dependable, punctual, and takes initiative to keep café operations running smoothly.
• Enjoys working collaboratively as part of a team and is always willing to jump in wherever needed.
• Maintains a clean, organized, and sanitary workspace while following food safety and handling procedures.
• Is eager to learn and grow, including developing barista skills, learning menu offerings, and becoming knowledgeable about café products.
• Demonstrates a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to receive feedback.
• Has a heart for serving others and understands that Pillars Café is an opportunity to build community and make people feel welcome at Shepherd Church.

Staff Expectations

As a representative of Shepherd Church, all employees are expected to:

• Consistent Character - We will do what's right even when it's difficult.
• Healthy Living - We invest in ourselves so that we can love God and love people well.
• Radical Responsibility - We fully own the part we play and the impact it has on others.
• Trust Builders - We strive to respect others with our words and our actions.
• All in for Shepherd - We are sold out to lifting up Jesus so that the world would believe.
• Adhere to the Statement of Faith, upholding biblical principles in all aspects of work and life.
• Be prepared to share the hope you have in Christ. As a representative of Christ, be ready to gently and respectfully share the Good News of Jesus Christ at all times.

Qualifications

• Experience with espresso machines or POS systems preferred
• Valid Food Handler Card
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, lift up to 40 lbs, and stand for extended periods

Position Details

• Part-Time, Non-Exempt Role
• 15–25 Hours Per Week
• In-Person position
• Flexible schedule required. Weekend availability is mandatory

Join us in creating a space where community, connection, and great coffee come together.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Shepherd Church is an equal opportunity employer and a faith-based organization. All employment decisions are made based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, age, disability, or any other status protected by federal or California law. As a religious organization, Shepherd Church exercises its rights under the Civil Rights Act Section 702 and applicable California law to employ individuals who share its Christian beliefs and values.