About the Role
The Bradbury Cafe is seeking an experienced, highly reliable, and punctual Barista / Counter Server. Located inside our historic downtown venue, this is an active, front-counter position focused on crafting exceptional specialty drinks, taking food orders, and managing customer checkout. The 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM shift fully covers our pre-opening setup, core operating hours, and post-closing breakdown. $12.00/hour plus tips
Requirements & Qualifications
- Schedule: Consistent availability Monday through Sunday, 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
- Punctuality: Highly reliable and committed to showing up on time daily for opening duties.
- Experience: Basic understanding of Barista operations and food safety standards.
- Physical Stamina: Ability to stand for long periods and safely lift up to 40 pounds.
- Key Traits: Organized, detail-oriented, enthusiastic, energetic, and a natural problem solver with an innate desire to help others.
Core Responsibilities
- Counter Service: Greeting guests, processing payments, accurately inputting food and beverage orders at the register, and delivering food.
- Drink Preparation: Preparing high-quality espresso, specialty coffees, and seasonal beverages to standard.
- Order Fulfillment: Coordinating with the kitchen crew to hand off fresh food and baked items directly to guests at the counter pickup area.
- Opening & Closing Duties: Tuning espresso equipment during the 7:00 AM setup hour; deep cleaning and breaking down all counter and service stations by 3:00 PM.