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Groovy Goose Coffee

Barista - Full-Time & Part-Time (Openers + Afternoon/Closers)

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What they do

A Barista prepares and serves coffee and other beverages at coffee houses or coffee bars. Takes customer orders, serves baked goods and snacks, runs and maintains coffee making equipment and monitors supplies.

$39,303 / year median in California

+20% projected growth

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Job Description

Stay groovy, make great coffee, be part of a neighborhood. Groovy Goose is a family-owned café and coffee roastery on San Carlos Ave. We roast every bean in-house
  • from Latin America, Africa and Asia
  • and serve it as espresso, drip, cold brew and pour-overs alongside matcha, chai, shaken tea refreshers, smoothies, açaí bowls, toasts and breakfast and lunch sandwiches. Our regulars know us by name. The vibe is colorful, warm and fast-moving: consistent product, real quality, and a lot of joy. We're growing the team and hiring baristas for: Openers
  • 6:30am starts, full-time (30-40 hrs/wk) or part-time Afternoon / closing shifts
  • must be available 1:00-6:00pm, part-time (closers are scheduled to 6pm and leave together) Weekend availability is a big plus for either What you'll do Pull espresso, steam milk, and build our full drink menu
  • hot, iced, blended
  • with latte art on every cup Greet every guest like a regular (our
G.U.E.S.T.
standard: Greet, Understand, Explain, Serve, Thank) Take orders and handle cash on Square Cross-train across the café: bar, register, food prep, and cleaning
  • positions rotate during a shift Learn the origin, roast level and flavor notes of each coffee we serve, and share them with curious guests Open or close following our shift checklists, and hand off a clean, stocked station What we're looking for Reliable and on time
  • we open at 7 sharp and our leads count on their openers Friendly under pressure; you like people and it shows, even on a tough day Barista or café experience preferred, but we train the right person Comfortable on your feet through a fast-paced shift, closed-toe non-slip shoes Willing to obtain a ServSafe certificate within your first month (we'll point you to it) Fine with a no-phones-on-the-floor policy 18+; weekend availability preferred What you get $18-20/hr to start, plus tips (tips currently average $6.
50-8.50/hr, so $24.50-28.50/hr all-in) One free meal and one free drink every shift, unlimited espresso and drip, 50% off everything else, and 25% off for immediate family Paid training and paid sick time Scheduling through Square for Team
  • availability changes and time off handled in one place A small, tight team where your ideas get used Room to grow: Shift Lead ($19.50+) and Trainer ($25) roles
  • most of our leads started as baristas
Location:
1221 San Carlos Ave, San Carlos, CA 94070 (in person), a short walk from San Carlos Caltrain. Apply with a short note on your availability
  • openers, closers, or both.
Pay:
$18.00
  • $20.
00 per hour
Benefits:
Employee discount Flexible schedule Paid sick time Paid training Application Question(s): Which shifts can you work: openers (6:30am start), afternoon/close (1:00-6:00pm), or both? Please also list the days you're available each week, including Saturday/Sunday. Are you 18 or older, and are you willing to obtain a ServSafe certificate within your first month? (We'll point you to it.) How many hours per week are you looking for, and what is the earliest date you could start? How much barista or cafe experience do you have? None is OK
  • tell us why you'd be great behind the bar anyway.
Shift availability:
Day Shift (Required) Ability to
Commute:
San Carlos, CA 94070 (Required)
Work Location:
In person

Benefits

  • Sick Leave
  • Professional Development
  • Flexible Work Schedules
  • Dental Insurance