About us
Factory Coffee is a small family-owned cafe and coffee company located in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
We believe that good coffee starts with good people. We source coffee from around the world, intentionally supporting farms who are taking measures to be community-driven: employing environmentally-friendly initiatives, properly training and fairly compensating employees, and amplifying women and marginalized folks in the coffee growing industry.
Factory Coffee is comprised of an inclusive team of creative artists, musicians, coffee aficionados, designers, plant-lovers and change-makers with a shared vision of collaboration, community and joy in the coffee space.
We dream big. We value thoughtfulness and care as we measure, weigh and sort every bag we fill. Every shot we pull and every drink we make is designed around the integrity of the coffee we proudly roast and serve.
Downtown Cafe Barista Job Description
Reports To: Downtown Cafe Manager
Job Type: Part-Time
Pay: From $13 + tips
Description
The baristas are the face of Factory Coffee and represent our values and caring spirit to customers both old and new. They are responsible for serving the best coffee possible by following procedures and recipes to make sure every cup of coffee respects the story of our coffee. As a small company, we value individuals who show initiative and are thoughtful about how to improve at what they do. Communication, organization, patience, and teamwork are all skills that are essential to our baristas’ success.
Perks
- Free batch brew coffee
- Shift drinks
- 35% off Employee Discount
- Shift meal
Responsibilities
- Make cafe drinks with excellence, following cafe recipes and standards.
- Maintain a clean, organized cafe space on both sides of the bar.
- Engage with customers, getting to know regulars, and provide them exceptional service.
- Communicate needs with managers and team members alike to ensure a smooth running customer experience.
Qualifications
- Experience level: 1 year barista experience preferred.
- Professional in timeliness and communication.
- Has a desire to learn more about the coffee industry and grow in barista skills.
- Must be able to work mostly on feet for up to 7 hours, including movements such as bending, reaching, fine motor movement, and lifting up to 25 lbs. Reasonable accommodation available as requested!
Restaurant type:
- Café
- Casual dining restaurant
- Fast casual restaurant
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $13.00 per hour
Expected hours: 24 – 30 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Paid training
Restaurant type:
- Bakery
- Café
- Coffee shop
- Fast casual restaurant
Shift:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
Weekly day range:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Customer service: 2 years (Preferred)
- Barista experience: 2 years (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Kalamazoo, MI 49007: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person