Barista - San Mateo
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At Blue Bottle, our mission is to connect the world to delicious coffee. From seed to cup, we elevate the craft of coffee in everything we do. We strive to build a better tomorrow by investing in what matters: a sustainable future for our people, the company, and our planet.
About the Job
At Blue Bottle Coffee, a Barista is someone who is passionate about coffee, culinary items, sustainability, and creating incredible guest experiences grounded in care and respect. We invite you to grow as a team member and create community through coffee with us.
You Will:
- Deliver exceptional hospitality to our guests, your fellow teammates, and all of our vendors and suppliers
- Make and serve a selection of delicious beverages with a variety of different brewing and preparation methods
- Prepare and serve delicious food
- Stay knowledgeable about Blue Bottle’s current beverage and food offerings and preparation techniques, continuously cultivating your own curiosity and knowledge through in-house tastings, cuppings, and trainings
- Taste our Blue Bottle beverages regularly to ensure quality, uphold our standards, and develop your palate
- Create community in our cafes by sharing your joy and knowledge of coffee with our guests, and inspire your fellow teammates to do the same
- Support your team by taking joy in the tasks that keep the cafe running smoothly and beautifully—these tasks may vary but can include cleaning, clearing and washing dishes, sweeping, dusting, mopping, cleaning and organizing condiment stations, and taking out trash
- Be passionate about the planet and help us achieve our company-wide sustainability goals
- Uphold and follow all health, food safety, and safety guidelines
- Promote a safe and respectful working environment
- Complete Blue Bottle Academy training and 90-day validation post-hire
You Are:
- Searching for a career in food and beverage with a dynamic, growing company
- Passionate about coffee, food, and creating inclusive hospitality experiences
- Reliable and consistent—your leader and teammates can always depend on you to be punctual and bring your A-game
- Thoughtful and able to anticipate our guests’ needs
- Obsessed with the details, you love honing your craft and understand the nourishing powers in each cup of coffee and each plate of delicious food
- Excited about taking on new experiences and possess a can-do attitude
- Eligible to work in the United States and 18 years of age or older
You Have:
- Existing Food Handler’s Certification required for the state you will be working in, or will obtain it within 30 days post-hire
- Basic math and computer skills
- A flexible schedule and are available to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays
A few benefits we offer:
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage for eligible employees starting on your first day
- Best-in-class coffee training and continuing education
- Free membership into the Specialty Coffee Association of America and discounts on events (including Expos and Championships)
- 401(k) plan
- Paid time off & paid volunteer hours
- 50% discount on all products, both online and in-cafe; this includes food, beverages, whole-bean coffee, and merchandise
- 2 free drinks during shifts for cafe team members
- Flexible spending account & commuter benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Additional benefits information
Our Barista position is a dynamic one! Below, we’ve mapped out the physical demands that are essential to the role:
- Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time; you’re on your feet the majority of the day, whether you are standing behind bar pulling shots or walking the cafe floor
- Use of hands to reach, grip, turn, and perform precision work; you’re using your hands to operate beautiful espresso machines, pour delicious pour overs, and operate the register (among other responsibilities)
- As needed, squat, bend, twist, and reach for items below waist level or above shoulders; for example, you may have to bend down or reach up to grab cups, lids, and towels
- Ability to lift, push/pull, carry, and/or move up to 50 pounds; for example, you’ll be handling bags of coffee beans, coffee kegs, crates of milk, tubs of dishes, and trash bins
- As needed, climb ladders, stairs, ramps, and uneven floors and/or surfaces; for example, climb on a step stool to change menu slats or go up and down stairs and ramps to storage areas
- Ability to smell and taste; you’re tasting and smelling coffee and food, helping ensure quality control for each cup and plate
- Ability to listen and speak; you’re listening and speaking with our guests to take and fill orders, and guide and create experiences
- The role is performed in an environment that may involve exposure to environmental conditions, including elevated temperatures from food and beverage preparation equipment, and cooler temperatures in refrigerated spaces
Compensation
- $20.32 per hour + tips averaging approximately $5-$9 per shift hour
Blue Bottle is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value an open mind, dedication to work, and a collaborative spirit. We hire based on these qualities, a job’s requirements, our business’s needs, and an applicant’s qualifications. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind in the hiring process or in the workplace.
We comply with the ADA and provide reasonable accommodations that allow qualified applicants/employees to perform the essential functions of the job. We also provide reasonable religious accommodations to applicants/employees to allow them to practice their bona fide religious beliefs. To request an accommodation, contact your People Partner.
We may refuse to hire relatives of present employees if doing so could result in actual or potential problems in supervision, security, safety, or morale, or if doing so could create other conflicts of interest.
We will consider employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
We participate in E-Verify. We will provide the federal government with employees’ Form I-9 information to confirm authorization to work in the U.S. We will only use E-Verify once an employee has accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.
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Basics
Resume/CV, Full name, Email, Phone, Current location, Current company
Short answers (3)
- If you can start after a specific date, please Specify: optional
- If YES, please provide name & relationship (please list only 1 person); if NO, please write N/A:
- Primary Address (Street, City, State, Zip)
Pick from a list (14)
- Are you eligible to work in the United States?
- Will you now or in the future require Blue Bottle Coffee to commence (“sponsor”) an immigration case in order to employ you (for example, H-1B or other employment-based immigration case)? This is sometimes called “sponsorship” for an employment-based visa status.
- Are you 18 or over?
- Are you able to perform the essential functions of the job for which you are applying with or without a reasonable accommodation?
- Are you interested in full-time or part-time? optional
- Are you looking for year-round or seasonal employment?
- Which days are you available to work? optional
- Are you currently working?
- How soon can you start with us?
- Did a Blue Bottle team member refer you?
- Are you a current Blue Bottle Coffee employee?
- Have you previously worked with Blue Bottle Coffee?
- Please read and tick the checkbox off: optional
- Please select the cafes you are comfortable commuting to: optional
Written answers (3)
- At Blue Bottle, we believe in the positive and limitless potential of caring. Because we care, we pursue excellence and the greater good in everything we brew. Caring makes our company, our communities, and our world a better and more resilient place. Caring also has limitless potential because it is free, self-reinforcing, and of endless supply. What do you care about? optional
- At Blue Bottle, we believe in creating memorable moments for our guests. We call that exceptional hospitality. For us, hospitality is not a formula; we believe it starts at the individual level, with the character and welcoming nature of our teams. Tell us why exceptional hospitality is important to you. optional
- Why do you want to work at Blue Bottle?