Coffee Program Consultant → Director of Coffee (full-time)
Full-Time | Daytime Availability Required | Opening November 2025
Compensation Structure:
Monthly Stipend: $2,000–$2,500 (based on experience and deliverables)
Weekly Hours: Estimated 20 hours/week (flexible depending on deliverables)
Other Perks:
Complimentary team tastings and quarterly R&D events
Priority consideration for permanent Director of Coffee role with base rate: $25–$30/hour + tips + bonus structure + benefits
As our Director of Coffee, you’ll lead the charge in crafting a coffee program that reflects the richness of Latin American coffee culture with a modern, California soul. You’ll ensure every drink served - whether a single-origin espresso or a signature specialty served in cocktail glassware - is prepared with precision, warmth and excellence. This role combines barista expertise with team mentorship, creative collaboration and day-to-day operational oversight.
Objective: Curate and launch a full coffee program, staff training, equipment setup, and café service flow for a successful soft and grand opening of Salud!.
Key Responsibilities
-Champion daily coffee operations and maintain high standards of quality, speed, and presentation
-Execute traditional and specialty coffee offerings with consistency and attention to detail
-Lead training and education for all baristas, ensuring alignment with Salud!’s values and service standards
-Manage bean inventory, equipment maintenance, vendor communication, and prep systems
-Collaborate on seasonal specialty drinks and creative in-house offerings served in cocktail glassware
-Set the tone for hospitality by creating a welcoming, connected experience for every guest
-Contribute to to-go program flow, counter operations, and open/close routines
Qualifications
-2+ years of coffee experience, with barista leadership or training experience preferred
-Passion for Latin American coffee, hospitality, and storytelling
-Experience with dialing espresso, milk steaming, pour-overs, and menu development
-Knowledge of seasonal menus, sustainability practices, and batch brewing
-ServSafe certification (or willingness to obtain)
-Flexible, calm under pressure, and detail-oriented
-Available early mornings, weekends, and for pre-opening training in October
Compensation & Perks
Competitive hourly pay + tips + bonus + benefits
Opportunities for growth and advancement
A creative, collaborative work environment in a design-forward space
Who are we?
Salud! is a dual-concept hospitality space - a specialty coffee shop by day and a high-energy cocktail bar by night - where every cup and glass is an invitation to connect. Inspired by the Spanish word for “cheers,” we celebrate life’s moments with rich, handcrafted coffee in the morning and elevated, artfully mixed cocktails in the evening. More than drinks, we create experiences built on conversation, laughter and community. By night, our bar transforms the space into an intimate escape, perfect for unwinding, reconnecting and raising a glass to good company.
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To Apply
Send us your resume and tell us why you’re excited to join Salud!. Bonus points if you tell us your favorite local cafe.