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Barista — Experienced, Semi-Automatic Espresso

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Peoples Coffee Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz, CA (In Person)

$36,816 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 2 weeks ago (Updated 1 week ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/16/2026

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Barista — Experienced, Semi-Automatic Espresso — People Coffee (Live Oak & Atrium) People Coffee has been Live Oak's neighborhood coffee shop for over 21 years, and we've just opened our second location, The Atrium Café at 701 Ocean St. We're hiring experienced baristas for both. Please read this carefully — we're looking for a specific skill set, not a trainee. This is a hands-on, semi-automatic bar. We pull shots on a La Marzocco Linea Classic AV4 and grind to order. You must already know how to dial in a grinder, pull and read a shot, and steam/texture milk by hand. If your espresso experience is limited to push-button or super-automatic machines (the kind that grind, dose, and pour at one touch), this won't be the right fit — and that's completely okay. You're a strong fit if you can: Lock a portafilter into the group and pull a balanced shot without thinking about it Dial a grind and adjust on the fly when shots run fast/slow Steam microfoam for lattes, flat whites and a cappuccinos Keep a clean, fast bar through a rush Greet regulars, take orders accurately, and make people feel welcome
Requirements:
Hands-on experience on a manual or semi-automatic espresso machine (required) Comfortable in a fast-paced, team environment Clear communicator, in person and in writing Able to lift/move up to 25 lbs and stand a full shift Available weekends and holidays; hours and location can shift with business needs 18 or older Schedule (3-5 days/week, part- or full-time): 5:30am-12:30pm + float as needed 12:30pm-6:30pm + float as needed 6:30am-2:30/3:30/4:30pm + float as needed
Pay:
$16.90-$18.50/hr depending on experience, plus $8-$12/hr in tips. Paid sick time, employee discount, flexible schedule, paid onboarding to our bar and POS.
To apply:
Apply here, in person at 1200 17th Ave, Santa Cruz, or call Jason at 831-295-3738. In your reply, name the make and model of the espresso machine and grinder you've used most.
Pay:
$16.90 - $18.50 per hour Application Question(s): Have you pulled espresso shots on a manual or semi-automatic machine (not push-button).
Work Location:
In person