Cafe & Event Barista

Our Baristas are often our customers’ first in-person connection to Bonhomie Coffee. We’re always looking for bon moun to join our team: lovers of coffee and culture, people-first folks who enjoy engaging with the community, diverse thinkers who can make everyone feel seen and welcome, even via a brief engagement. Barista experience is a plus! Our baristas support our permanent residencies, pop-ups, and private events. The ideal candidates are agile, creative, and have great communication skills. They also have a willingness to learn about and share info about Haiti, Haitian coffee, and our Haitian inspired flavors.

ROLE BENEFITS
All Seattle employees qualify for Sick and Safe Time
On-going espresso and mobile cafe training
Flexible scheduling with part-time hours
Complimentary drink during shifts
Employee discounts on merchandise, whole bean coffee, and food items
Starting pay for experienced baristas who meet all required AND preferred qualifications is $25/hr. New baristas start between $21.30-$24/hr. We do not accept tip.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Demonstrate interest in coffee and a willingness to learn about Haiti and Haitian coffee
- A positive attitude and an interest in hospitality.
- Ability to follow procedures consistently to uphold quality standards in a fast-paced environment
- Must have at least three(3) days of availability per week
- Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively
- Valid food handlers permit

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience and proficiency with standard specialty coffee espresso preparation
- Strong customer service skills with the ability to provide a personalized experience to each customer.
- Flexibility to work weekdays, evenings, and weekends at various locations

BARISTA EXPECTATIONS
- Demonstrate punctuality and handle situations with grace
- Engage with customers in a friendly and approachable manner, creating a welcoming and comfortable environment.
- Open/close the coffee bar independently and perform side work as needed
- Operate coffee equipment such as espresso machines, grinders, and brewers, ensuring they are clean and properly maintained
- Make tasty and consistent espresso, cold brew, and matcha drinks. We don’t do too much because we want it just right
- Adapt to location needs - sometimes, you have to “degaje”
- Maintain a clean and organized coffee bar and respect the space of our residency host
- Communicate early and often with your management and your team
- Restock supplies and ingredients and communicate any needs to cafe coordinator
- Maintain good personal hygiene to ensure a positive work environment for team members, pleasant customer experience, proper food handling, and maintained food safety standards to prevent the spread of infections or foodborne illnesses

ADDITIONAL EVENT BARISTA CONSIDERATIONS
- Safely transport and set up mobile espresso cart at events
- Adapt to client and event needs as required - again, sometimes, you have to “degaje”
- Clean up/breakdown cart and return items for cleaning

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Required to stand and walk for extended periods
- Frequently required to lift, bend, stoop, or kneel
- Must lift and move more than 50 pounds, like large ice chests and La Marzocco Minis

APPLY
If this sounds like you, drop us an email with your resume, your “why” for pursuing a job at Bonhomie, and your work availability with the subject “Bonhomie Barista Inquiry - (Your Name).