Barista

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Employment Type: Full-Time Only, M-F 7:00AM to 4:00PM with occasional Weekends

Location: Latera Coffee in Flower Mound TX 75028

Pay: $13-$14 + Tips based on experience and additional responsibilities

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced, dependable, and customer-focused Barista to join our team. The ideal candidate has previous coffee shop or barista experience, takes pride in preparing high-quality drinks, light sandwiches and paninis, provides friendly and efficient service, and understands that maintaining a clean, organized café is an essential part of the job. This is a hands-on position that includes drink preparation, customer service, food/sandwich making and handling, restocking, and daily cleaning duties.

Responsibilities

- Prepare espresso drinks, brewed coffee, teas, and other beverages accurately and consistently

- Operate and maintain espresso machines, grinders, brewers, and other café equipment

- Provide friendly, attentive, and efficient customer service

- Take customer orders and accurately process cash and card transactions

- Maintain product quality and presentation during busy service periods

- Restock cups, lids, milk, syrups, food items, and other supplies throughout the shift

- Follow proper food-safety, sanitation, and hygiene procedures

- Assist with opening and closing responsibilities

- Work cooperatively with other team members to keep service running smoothly

- Cleaning Duties

All baristas are expected to actively participate in maintaining a clean and sanitary café. Cleaning responsibilities include:

- Cleaning and sanitizing counters, tables, workstations, and food-contact surfaces

- Washing mugs, pitchers, utensils, containers, and café equipment

- Cleaning espresso machines, steam wands, grinders, and brewing equipment

- Sweeping and mopping floors

- Emptying trash and replacing liners

- Cleaning and maintaining customer seating and service areas

- Cleaning restrooms as assigned

- Wiping down refrigerators, shelving, equipment, and storage areas

- Completing opening, closing, and scheduled cleaning checklists

- Helping maintain an organized back-of-house and storage area

Qualifications:

- Previous barista experience or food service experience preferred, familiarity with café operations highly valued

- Proficiency with POS systems such as Toast

- Strong customer service skills with a friendly, energetic attitude and communication skills

- Ability to handle cash transactions accurately and efficiently while processing sales, opening/closing activities.

- Knowledge of food safety standards and proper food handling techniques

- Experience preparing espresso-based beverages and steaming milk

- Dependable, punctual, and able to work well as part of a team

- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment

- Willing and able to perform cleaning duties throughout each shift

- Able to stand for extended periods and perform the physical tasks associated with café work

- Availability for full time M-F and weekends/holidays as applicable

- Food Handler certification required, either existing certification or willing to obtain one after hiring

What We’re Looking For

We value team members who are reliable, hardworking, friendly, clean, and detail-oriented. We are looking for someone who understands that great coffee and great customer service go hand-in-hand with maintaining a clean and welcoming environment.

Latera Coffee is an equal opportunity employer.

Pay: $13.00 - $14.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid training
• Referral program

Work Location: In person