Cafe & Bakery seeks experienced Barista - $20-$23/hr plus tips (mill valley)

BARISTA Madrona Bakery is seeking a talented barista to join our team. We are looking for folks who are passionate about coffee and can help us provide an elevated coffee program that compliments our technique driven pastry and bread offerings. This is a front of house customer facing position, so candidates must be: - Fluent in both written and spoken English - Have a strong knowledge of coffee and tea - Experience working as a barista working with specialty coffee (minimum one year, in a cafe or bakery) Latte art is a bonus! - Hold Servsafe certification WHO WE ARE: Madrona Bakery is a bakery & cafe, focused on laminated pastries, wood-fired breads, and specialty coffee. We pride ourselves on creating a community focused experience with exceptional service. JOB DESCRIPTION: The role of Barista is to deliver exceptional beverages and hospitality to every customer. The ideal candidate will be passionate about specialty coffee and be generous in sharing their knowledge with customers and their teammates. They will be comfortable working independently, are able to maintain their cool, and keep service running during rushes. Candidates must be open to learning our drink recipes and help us constantly improve our beverage offerings. What will your responsibilities be? Maintain mindful and detail-oriented hospitality Take orders; experience with Square POS system a plus Package and serve bakery items Follow recipes to prepare drinks to make high quality espresso, coffee, and tea beverages Understand milk steaming and drink building Understand coffee/espresso extraction principles and be able to “dial in” the expresso throughout the day Taste beverages to make sure their flavors are consistent throughout the day Keep your station and equipment clean, tidy, and aesthetically pleasing at all times Keep the bussing station in the dining room clean Help maintain a clean and pleasant dining area - wiping down surfaces, sweeping Work with management to ensure all coffee equipment is cleaned and serviced regularly Follow opening and closing procedures, including using locks and our alarm system Work in compliance with health department requirements Always be learning about coffee; and continue to improve your knowledge Have a good working knowledge of all the products we make Communicate kindly with customers and team members Support and work together with the rest of the team Be welcoming to everyone & be yourself Maintain a professional appearance with attire and hygiene standards Requirements: Previous coffee, hospitality, or food service experience. Minimum one year working with specialty coffee. Prepare coffee in a variety of brew methods (espresso, pour over and batch brewing) in a busy cafe. Demonstrate a passion for coffee and tea. Applicants must have flexible schedules, and the availability to work shifts, early mornings, evenings, public holidays, and weekends. Applicants must be open to learning our drink set up and willing to commit to 2-3 shifts per week. A six-month to one-year minimum commitment is preferred. Maintain a current Serv-Safe or equivalent Food handlers’ certificate. Ability to lift 40 Lbs. Repetitive bending, twisting, reaching, climbing, pulling, pushing, lifting, and grasping Reliably commute or relocate prior to starting work What we offer our team members: For folks working 32+ hours 50% match on health insurance (after 60 days) Employee discounts; free coffee/tea drinks A safe and supportive work environment Job title: Barista Part time - two to four shifts a week Shift hours: Thurs 7:30-3:30, Sat 7:30-1:00, Sun 7:30-1:00, Mon 7:30-3:30 - additional shifts may be available for holiday/vacation/sick coverage Pay: $20-$23/hr (based on experience) + tips (on average $10+/hour) How to apply: Please send your resume, a cover letter, and at least two professional references to jobs@madronabakery.com Please note that we will not reply to applications that do not meet our minimum requirements. Please do not come in person to the cafe without an appointment, our team is small and it will make us real grumpy.