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Canlis
Fine Dining Service Barista
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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.
$35,266 / year median in Washington
+12% projected growth
Job Description
We at Canlis are looking for a skilled barista who wants to join a fine dining service team, and here's what we wonder:
What if your next hospitality gig could be as good for your wellbeing as it is for your professional development?
Is it possible that who you are as a human and also as a puller of shots could blossom in the same place
A restaurant.
We have, since 1950, offered world-class service, food, and beverage to guests in exchange for money. But we are in the business of human connection. Our company exists to model and inspire the courage to turn toward others, with intentionality, curiosity, and generosity of heart. We see this as the anchoring posture and practice of hospitality, and it begins with each other.
An incubator.
Culturally, we seek to consistently invite and move toward deeper self
A world-class, tight-knit crew.
Canlis hires thoughtful, humble, respectful, motivated leaders ready to strive together toward becoming the most respected restaurant in the world, whose progress is measured by the whole-person wellbeing of our staff. If this describes you
Applications are reviewed on Wednesday
You should be comfortable with the fundamentals of espresso, including:
Dialing in espressoWeighing doses and yieldsConsistent tamping and puck preparationSteaming milk with controlMaintaining a clean and organized workstationBeyond technical skills, success in this role relies on teachability and readiness to:
Taste espresso throughout service to evaluate extraction and qualityLearn the "why" behind extraction, coffee processing, and brewing techniquesAttend occasional coffee workshops, tastings, or educational events outside of workGive and receive feedback with humility, professionalism, and curiosity
Starting pay: $24
Canlis offers all staff members a 401k program that matches 75% up to 8% of your pay.
Canlis is closed Sundays, Mondays and most holidays.
Additionally, after working at Canlis for at least 6 months
Canlis provides universal paid time off (PTO) to all employees, for use as paid vacation leave, sick leave, or safe leave. The Canlis Hourly Staff PTO Policy is below (accrual based on 40 hours worked):
Years worked at
What if your next hospitality gig could be as good for your wellbeing as it is for your professional development?
Is it possible that who you are as a human and also as a puller of shots could blossom in the same place
- in the same station or section?
A restaurant.
We have, since 1950, offered world-class service, food, and beverage to guests in exchange for money. But we are in the business of human connection. Our company exists to model and inspire the courage to turn toward others, with intentionality, curiosity, and generosity of heart. We see this as the anchoring posture and practice of hospitality, and it begins with each other.
An incubator.
Culturally, we seek to consistently invite and move toward deeper self
- and other-awareness, for the sake of our leadership, artistry, and presence.
A world-class, tight-knit crew.
Canlis hires thoughtful, humble, respectful, motivated leaders ready to strive together toward becoming the most respected restaurant in the world, whose progress is measured by the whole-person wellbeing of our staff. If this describes you
- and you can make coffee!
- please apply.
Applications are reviewed on Wednesday
- Friday, and must include a resume and cover letter for consideration.
- Applications without a cover letter will not be reviewed
- The job: As a Barista on our Service Team, you will split time between different places
- the dining room and the coffee station.
You should be comfortable with the fundamentals of espresso, including:
Dialing in espressoWeighing doses and yieldsConsistent tamping and puck preparationSteaming milk with controlMaintaining a clean and organized workstationBeyond technical skills, success in this role relies on teachability and readiness to:
Taste espresso throughout service to evaluate extraction and qualityLearn the "why" behind extraction, coffee processing, and brewing techniquesAttend occasional coffee workshops, tastings, or educational events outside of workGive and receive feedback with humility, professionalism, and curiosity
Schedule:
A commitment to working 4-5 days a week is necessary.Starting pay: $24
- 27/hour, plus tips
Benefits:
Employees have the option of enrolling in Canlis insurance policy after working for 60 days, at least 30 hours a week. Canlis offers medical, vision, dental, and life insurance. The cost of insurance is covered 75% by Canlis for the employee, 75% covered for any dependents, and 0% covered for spouses.Canlis offers all staff members a 401k program that matches 75% up to 8% of your pay.
Canlis is closed Sundays, Mondays and most holidays.
Dining Privileges:
Hourly employees dining at Canlis will receive 50% off all food and non-alcoholic beverages, starting as soon as they are hired.Additionally, after working at Canlis for at least 6 months
- all employees receive a dinner for two (not including any alcohol ordered) continuing education credit each calendar year to dine at the restaurant.
Canlis provides universal paid time off (PTO) to all employees, for use as paid vacation leave, sick leave, or safe leave. The Canlis Hourly Staff PTO Policy is below (accrual based on 40 hours worked):
Years worked at
Canlis:
0-3 /Accrual Rate:
2.46 /PTO Days:
8Years worked atCanlis:
4-5 /Accrual Rate:
3.38 /PTO Days:
11Years worked atCanlis:
6-10 /Accrual Rate:
4.00 /PTO Days:
13Years worked atCanlis:
11+ /Accrual Rate:
4.92 /PTO Days:
16Tips:
Canlis charges an automatic 20% service charge that is retained 100% by the restaurant. Guests are not expected to tip on top of this, but often do. When they do, all employees are responsible for accurately reporting all their tips. As one of the oldest tip pools in America, Canlis has a rich history and tradition in respect to the sharing of tips among tipped employees. Tips are dispersed amongst the hourly staff (exception: valets, whose tips are handled separately) who work service, both kitchen and dining room.Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Sick Leave
- 401(k) Plans
- Professional Development