Barista

Back to all rolesBaristaApplyJob detailsRetail / Ferry BuildingSan FranciscoPart-time$19 USD - $28 USDAbout Red Bay CoffeeRed Bay Coffee isn’t your average coffee shop. We’re one of the few Black-owned coffee roasters in the country, and everything we do is about more than just serving great drinks—we’re artists, activists, foodies, and community builders who believe in culture, creativity, and connection. We work hard, have fun, and take pride in bringing beautiful coffee to the people. At Red Bay, every team member makes an impact, and we’re always looking for ways to learn, grow, and improve together.Ask yourself:Do you love coffee (or at least want to learn to love it)?Do you enjoy connecting with people and creating good vibes?Are you dependable, a solid team player, and open to learning?Do you thrive in fast-paced environments and notice the little details?What the job looks likeWe are looking to hire baristas and shift leaders, for our locations in San Francisco. As a barista, every shift starts with tasting coffee (yes, that’s part of the job). You’ll get to know the flavors, learn the menu inside and out, and use that knowledge to guide guests toward drinks they’ll love.From there, you’ll take and serve orders, recommend specials, and create meaningful moments with customers. Behind the bar, you’ll keep things running smoothly, support your team, and help make the café a welcoming space for everyone.To be successful in this role, you should have strong customer service skills, enjoy interacting with diverse groups of people, be dependable, and reliable, and love coffee. You should also be able to work various shifts, including weekends. Responsibilities:Greeting customers as they enter, and strong customer service skills are a mustTasting Coffee drinks and our delicious foodsAnswering customer's questions regarding the drink menu and ingredientsEducating customers on our drink menu and making recommendations based on their preferences Upselling special items and capturing customer order details correctlyPrepare beverages following the recipesKeep the bar area stocked and cleanEnsure brewing equipment operates properly and report any maintenance needsComply with health and safety regulationsMaintains a level of calm and patience when faced with stressful situationsCommunicate customer feedback to managers and recommend new menu itemsQualifications:6 months or more of barista experienceKnowledge of sanitation regulations - Food Handler / ServeSafe certified preferredMust be able to lift 25lbsComfortable in a fast-paced environmentPunctual and dependable with a strong work ethicExcellent customer service skills - external and internal Excellent communication skills with both team and customersPositive attitude and willingness to support your team Reliable, dependable, and highly adaptableFlexibility to work various shifts - including weekends and holidaysPassion for coffee and phenomenal service!Benefits we currently offer:Compensation: Barista I: $19.18/hrBarista II: $19.66/hrTips: 9/hr or moreTotal potential earnings: $28/hr+401(k) Retirement Savings OptionsCommuter BenefitsAccess to Coffee Education & Training programDrinks at our locations & a weekly complimentary bag of beansDiscounts on Red Bay Coffee food, merchandise, etc.Be a part of a beautifully diverse, inclusive, and community-driven cultureVisit us on our website to learn more about Red Bay Coffee to understand who we are: https://www.redbaycoffee.com/careers.Red Bay is building a global community through our commitment to sourcing, developing, roasting, and delivering our coffee. We envision a world in which coffee is a vehicle for inclusion, social and economic empowerment, entrepreneurship, innovation, and environmental sustainability. We are a coffee company with an intentional commitment to embed diversity practices into the DNA of our organization and place inclusivity at the forefront of our culture. We are committed to building a truly diverse team...