Event Barista

We’re looking for a confident, hospitality-driven Event Barista to join our growing team. In this role, you’ll serve high-quality espresso beverages at a wide variety of events while creating memorable guest experiences. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, loves connecting with people, and takes pride in their craft.

### Key Responsibilities

**Hospitality & Guest Experience**

- Deliver warm, engaging, and professional service to event guests and clients
- Create a welcoming atmosphere through conversation, attentiveness, and enthusiasm
- Represent Messenger Coffee LA with confidence and professionalism at all times
**Coffee & Beverage Preparation**

- Prepare and serve a standard espresso-based menu with consistency and care
- Maintain quality in espresso extraction, milk texturing, and beverage presentation
- Uphold visual standards, including clean workspaces and polished latte art
**Efficiency & Speed**

- Manage high-volume service (50–70+ drinks per hour) without sacrificing quality
- Stay organized and calm during peak service times
**Equipment & Cleanliness**

- Set up, break down, and maintain cleanliness of espresso machines, grinders, and bar tools
- Follow proper cleaning and maintenance procedures before, during, and after events
**Inventory & Operations**

- Track inventory during multi-day events and follow established restocking processes
- Support smooth transitions between event days
**Teamwork & Independence**

- Work effectively as part of a team or independently, depending on event staffing
- Communicate clearly with fellow baristas and event leads
**Flexibility & Adaptability**

- Adjust to different venues, schedules, guest preferences, and event formats
- Maintain professionalism in new or changing environments
**Qualifications**

- Previous barista or customer service experience preferred
- Foundational knowledge of espresso preparation and milk steaming or strong willingness to learn
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work efficiently under pressure while staying positive and detail-oriented
- Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and some holidays
- Ability to stand for extended periods and lift/move equipment and supplies as needed
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record and ability to drive a company van as required for events
**Perks & Incentives**

- Opportunity for growth into full-time roles and leadership pathways
- High level of schedule visibility and consistency
- Work alongside a skilled, supportive team committed to raising the bar in coffee catering and hospitality.

Previous barista or customer service experience preferred, Foundational knowledge of espresso preparation and milk steaming or strong willingness to learn, Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, Ability to work efficiently under pressure while staying positive and detail-oriented, Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and some holidays, Ability to stand for extended periods and lift/move equipment and supplies as needed, Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record and ability to drive a company van as required for events

Opportunity for growth into full-time roles and leadership pathways, High level of schedule visibility and consistency, Work alongside a skilled, supportive team committed to raising the bar in coffee catering and hospitality