PART-TIME 15+ HOUR COFFEE CART BARISTA

POST

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SUMMARY

Enjoy autonomy and independence as your own boss operating a boutique coffee cart by yourself under an umbrella on Santa Monica beach!

PAY

$18+ per hour plus commission (increases in correlation to hourly sales)

SCHEDULE

Non-exempt part-time 15 hours per week schedule with the base three, minimum shifts to start as the following (candidate could request additional shifts as desired):

- Friday 2:30pm to 5:30pm PDT

- Saturday 10:30am to 5:30pm PDT

- Sunday 12:30pm to 5:30pm PDT

EMPLOYER

Transcending Vending, LLC DBA joekyoto.com

LOCATION

Proudly serving customers in-person along the beach bike path at Joe Kyoto’s flagship (over a year of operations) 2011 Bay Street, Santa Monica, CA 90405 location: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Joe+Kyoto,+2011+Bay+St,+Santa+Monica,+CA+90405/@34.0057069,-118.4910631,16z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x80c2a558921f208d:0x352d467fdbbc0f2f!8m2!3d34.0057069!4d-118.4910631!16s%2Fg%2F11v5by35vb

DUTIES

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

- Greet customers, answer questions about menu items, and provide a positive experience

- Prepare and serve hot and cold coffee, and other drinks, following recipes and techniques

- Take orders, including details like coffee blend, dairy, and sugar ratios

- Receive and process payments, such as cash, venmo, credit cards, etc. (via the provided Square Terminal device: https://squareup.com/us/en/hardware/terminal)

- Tracking and ordering inventory for cafe and beverage supplies, such as coffee, cups, ice, napkins, etc.

- Maintaining machines and other equipment by cleaning, and detailing

- Keeping the work environment clean, sanitary and organized

- Greet guests and engage them in discovering their drink and food interests

- Cheerful energy and enthusiasm for customer service

- Educate customers by presenting and explaining the coffee drink menu and answering questions

- Prepare and sell drinks by following prescribed recipes and preparation techniques

- Generate revenue by attracting new customers and defining new and expanded services and products

- Maintain inventories by replenishing supply and stock

- Keep equipment operating by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, and performing preventative maintenance

- Cleaning machines, inventory, etc. as necessary

- Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by following organization standards and sanitation regulations.

- Serve drinks in accordance with company policies.

- Inspect drinks, machines, supplies, etc. as necessary

- Adhere to customer service and cash handling policies and procedures

- Receives inventory, moves and lifts food and beverage products and supplies; maintain a solid knowledge of product and services available on cart at all times

- Ensures proper food handling procedures are followed including wrapping, labeling, dating, stocking, storing, rotating and checking temperature of products

- Cleans and sanitizes work station and equipment

- Demonstrates the ability to interact with the public and coworkers in a friendly, enthusiastic and outgoing manner

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

- High school diploma or recognized equivalent

- Cash handling and customer service experience

- Food handling techniques and kitchen sanitation experience

- Strong attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy in all work

- Can quickly memorize recipes and prepare drinks without errors

- Candidates should be passionate about customer service and hospitality

- Ability to multi-task with strong problem-solving skills and operate under minimal supervision

- Respect for confidentiality concerning customer, vendor, and company information

- Ability to genuinely connect with others in a positive way

- 2+ years of customer service experience preferably at a cafe or coffee shop

- Familiarity with point-of-sale software, operate a computer terminal and/or cash register

- Strong work ethic

- Reliable

- Adapt and re-prioritize as situations change

- Stooping and bending at the waist, and standing to perform normal job duties; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate various kitchen/cart equipment and utensils; reaching horizontally to obtain, prepare, etc. drinks and related materials

- Requires the ability to lift, push, etc. objects weighing over 40lbs

HAZARDS

Potential hazards include but may not be limited to:

- Exposure to sharp serving utensils, electronics, machinery with heating elements, etc.

TRAINING

Paid training and mentoring provided.

APPLICATION PROCESS

To be considered for an employment opportunity with Joe Kyoto, it is necessary for you to directly reply to this posting; resumes, etc. sent otherwise will not be accepted in lieu of a reply to this posting. The application is part of the examination process and is part of your total evaluation of qualifications for employment.

OTHER

- Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

- Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V)

- Drug Free Workplace (DFW)

- The statements listed above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this classification, and are not to be interpreted as an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications required of personnel so classified. Reasonable accommodations will be made so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

- If you have a disability that may require an accommodation in any of these examination procedures, please advise in writing at the time you submit your application via reply to this posting.

- The provisions of this posting announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract, and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.

RESPONSES

All correspondence and notifications regarding this recruitment will be sent to the email address you provide as applicable. It is your responsibility to review, follow instructions, and respond to information in a timely manner; as if it was a function of your job.