Summer Moon Coffee is looking for friendly, dependable, and hardworking people to join our team as Baristas. Our baristas are at the heart of the guest experience. This role is about much more than making great coffee — it's about creating a welcoming environment, serving people well, working with urgency, and taking ownership of the store alongside your team. We're looking for people who care about doing things the right way, enjoy working with others, and want to be part of a team with high standards. What You'll Do As a Barista, you'll help create a consistent and compelling experience for every guest who walks through our doors.
Your responsibilities will include:
Preparing espresso drinks, Moon Milk beverages, teas, food, and other menu items according to Summer Moon standards Providing fast, fresh, and friendly service to every guest Learning our menu and confidently helping guests find drinks they'll love Operating the register and handling guest transactions accurately Maintaining a clean, organized, and stocked bar throughout your shift Completing opening, mid-shift, and closing responsibilities Following recipes, food-safety standards, cleaning procedures, and store systems consistently Restocking products and preparing the store for upcoming shifts Communicating clearly with Shift Supervisors and other team members Supporting teammates during busy periods instead of waiting to be asked Taking ownership of the cleanliness and condition of the entire store, including the bar, lobby, restrooms, patio, and back-of-house areas Receiving coaching well and continually working to improve What We're Looking For You don't need to be a coffee expert before you start — we'll teach you our drinks, recipes, equipment, and systems. We're looking for someone who: Genuinely enjoys serving and interacting with people Is dependable and shows up on time and ready to work Can move quickly while still paying attention to quality and detail Takes initiative and notices what needs to be done Works well as part of a team Communicates clearly and respectfully Responds well to feedback and coaching Can remain positive and composed during busy shifts Is willing to clean, restock, and contribute wherever the team needs help Wants to grow personally and professionally Coffee or restaurant experience is helpful, but character, work ethic, and willingness to learn matter more to us than previous experience. Our Values Everything we do is built around four values: 1. Love People Treat guests and teammates with genuine care, respect, and hospitality. 2. Think Like Owners Take responsibility for your work, your team, and the condition of the store. Notice problems and help solve them. 3. Pursue Excellence Care about the details. Follow our standards, receive coaching, and keep getting better. 4. Serve Fast, Fresh & Friendly Move with urgency, protect the quality of what we serve, and make every guest feel welcome. What Success Looks Like Great baristas at Summer Moon are people their team can count on. They arrive prepared, learn their position, work with urgency, keep their area clean, communicate with their team, follow standards even when no one is watching, and consistently create a great experience for our guests. As you grow in the role, there are plenty of opportunities to take on additional responsibility and develop into positions such as Store Trainer, Shift Supervisor, and store leadership. Physical Requirements This position requires the ability to: Remain on your feet for extended periods Frequently bend, reach, lift, and move throughout the store Safely lift and carry products, supplies, and equipment required for normal store operations Work around hot equipment, beverages, and food-preparation areas Perform repetitive tasks associated with beverage preparation and cleaning Availability Because coffee shops are busiest in the mornings and on weekends, dependable availability during these periods is especially valuable. Team members may be scheduled for opening, daytime, evening, weekend, and holiday shifts depending on store needs and individual availability. Why Summer Moon? We want Summer Moon to be a place where people enjoy coming to work, know what is expected of them, receive meaningful coaching, and have opportunities to grow. If you love people, take pride in your work, and want to be part of a team that cares about both hospitality and excellence , we'd love to meet you.
Pay:
$15.00 - $17.00 per hour Expected hours: 15.0 - 35.0 per week
Benefits:
Employee discount Flexible schedule Paid training Referral program Application Question(s): What has your experience been like as a guest at Summer Moon? Please provide your
- specific availability for each day of the week
- . For each day, list the earliest time you can start and the latest time you can work. If you are unavailable that day, write "Unavailable."
- Please note: Sunday availability is currently required for this position.
Example:
Monday:
6:00 AM-2:00
PM Tuesday:
Unavailable Wednesday:
12:00
PM-Close Thursday:
Open availability
Friday:
6:00 AM-4:00
PM Saturday:
Open availability
Sunday:
7:00 AM-Close
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday:
Sunday:
Please provide two professional references from previous jobs, including their name, relationship to you, phone number, and/or email address. Ability to
Commute:
Simpsonville, SC 29681 (Required)
Work Location:
In person