Job Opening:

Barista & Juice/Smoothie Bar Specialist Location:

Fairfield, CT Company:

Candlewood Market Position Type:

Full-time / Part-time available About Us Candlewood Market is a vibrant, community-focused destination known for combining specialty coffee, fresh artisan eats, and a welcoming atmosphere. We take pride in crafting exceptional experiences for our guests, whether they are stopping by for their morning espresso, a custom fresh-pressed juice, a nutritious smoothie, or a gourmet handcrafted sandwich. Position Overview Flexible scheduling for students and the transferable skill-building: Great flexible opportunity for local students looking to build customer service, time management, and hospitality skills while balancing their studies! We are looking for an energetic, customer-centric Barista & Juice/Smoothie Bar Specialist to join our dynamic team. In this dual-focused role, you will be the heart of our beverage and quick-service operations—crafting high-end espresso drinks with precision while also blending fresh, vibrant juices and smoothies to order. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, love culinary hospitality, and share our passion for fresh, quality ingredients, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities Beverage Crafting:

Prepare and serve specialty espresso drinks, coffees, teas, fresh-pressed juices, and smoothies adhering to strict quality and presentation standards.

Sandwich Bar Support:

Assist with assembling gourmet sandwiches, salads, and grab-and-go offerings as needed during peak hours.

Customer Service:

Greet every guest with warmth, take accurate orders, and offer menu recommendations with enthusiasm and product knowledge.

Station Maintenance:

Keep the espresso bar, juice/blender station, and display areas impeccably clean, fully stocked, and sanitized throughout your shift.

Food Safety & Compliance:

Follow all health, safety, and sanitation guidelines for food and beverage handling.

Qualifications & Skills Experience:

Previous experience as a barista, juice bar attendant, or in a fast-paced food service/cafe environment is preferred (though we are willing to train the right enthusiastic candidate!).

Attitude:

Outgoing, friendly, and reliable with a natural ability to connect with customers.

Multitasking:

Ability to stay calm, organized, and efficient under pressure during busy morning rushes.

Flexibility:

Availability to work flexible shifts, including early mornings, weekends, and holidays. What We Offer Competitive hourly wage plus tips Employee discounts on our delicious food and coffee A fun, supportive, and community-driven work environment Opportunities for growth and skills cross-training How to Apply Does this sound like a great fit for you? Stop by Candlewood Market to fill out an application in person, or send your resume and a brief note about why you'd be a great fit to our management team!

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$17.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount Flexible schedule Paid training

Shift:

Morning shift Shift availability: Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person