Full-Time Barista

• Durham & Pittsboro Locations People's Coffee

• Durham & Pittsboro, NC Pay:

  $15.00
• 20.

00 per hour (Based on Experience) Love Coffee? Love People? Join Our Local Coffee Community! People's Coffee is growing, and we are looking for passionate Full-Time Baristas to join our teams at our Durham and Pittsboro locations! We are searching for experienced coffee professionals who are excited about creating exceptional beverages, connecting with guests, and being part of a locally owned café that brings people together every day. At People's Coffee, we believe great coffee is about more than what's in the cup — it's about creating a welcoming environment where guests feel recognized, appreciated, and excited to return. We're looking for someone who brings energy, pride, and professionalism to every shift. If you are an experienced barista who takes pride in your craft, enjoys connecting with guests, and wants to be part of a fun and growing local coffee company, we'd love to meet you! What You'll Do Craft high-quality espresso beverages, coffee drinks, teas, and specialty drinks with consistency and care. Use manual espresso techniques, including proper espresso preparation, milk steaming, and drink presentation. Create memorable guest experiences through friendly, knowledgeable service. Provide recommendations and confidently answer guest questions about our menu. Maintain a clean, organized, and inviting café environment. Work closely with your teammates to keep café operations running smoothly. Support opening, closing, prep, and daily café responsibilities. Bring creativity, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude to every shift. Help maintain the quality standards and welcoming atmosphere that make People's Coffee special. What We're Looking For We are looking for an experienced barista who already has strong coffee knowledge and hands-on café experience. This is not an entry-level position — successful candidates should be confident working independently, preparing quality beverages, and delivering excellent service from day one. Previous professional barista experience is required. Strong experience preparing espresso beverages using manual espresso techniques. Knowledge of espresso preparation, milk steaming, drink presentation, and beverage consistency. Ability to maintain quality and efficiency during busy café service. Passion for coffee, hospitality, and creating exceptional guest experiences. Friendly, outgoing personality with a positive attitude. Strong communication and teamwork skills. Dependable, organized, and able to take ownership of daily responsibilities. Willingness to support all areas of café operations, including cross-training as needed. Weekend availability required. Schedule Full-Time Position Morning and Day Shifts Weekend availability required Café

Hours:

Monday-Friday:

7:00 AM-5:00

PM Saturday-Sunday:

8:00 AM-5:00 PM What We Offer Competitive pay: $15.00

• 20.

00 per hour based on experience Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Paid Time Off Employee Discount Flexible scheduling when possible Supportive, team-focused environment Opportunity to grow with a local coffee company Ready to Join People's Coffee? If you're an experienced barista who loves coffee, enjoys making people smile, and wants to be part of a local café team that values quality, creativity, and community, we'd love to hear from you!

Job Type:

Full-Time Pay:

$15.00

• $20.

00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Paid training Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person