Higher Grounds is looking for an experienced barista to join our awesome team, The perfect candidate will have 2 years of barista experience making coffee in a high-volume environment. Any FOH experience is a plus as well.
This might be the perfect opportunity for you! We are a busy cafe located in the Kearny Mesa area (right off the 52 freeway) with a reputation for excellent food and drinks. We are open for breakfast and lunch Monday through Friday from 7am to 3pm. Higher Grounds has 2 locations and corporate catering services. Our fast-paced model allows us to be ready for a busy lunch, with all items being made to order within 5 minutes. Our food is fresh with a chef-driven seasonal menu that changes frequently. We also run a daily house-made soup, lunch specials, and rotating coffee and beverage specials. Doing this keeps our menu exciting for the customers and staff, always seeing and learning new things everyday.
The job:
Be creative, we want someone who is passionate about coffee and developing delicious drinks and new flavor combinations. Is social media your thing? The barista team will have access to the Higher Grounds social media and the ability to make on-brand content.
The job consists of starting between 6:30 am-8 am,
Shift 1. Set up the cafe to be ready for opening at 7 am. There are 4 main duties of the FOH: expedite food orders, make beverages, greet guests, and take orders. Also, keeping the FOH and dining room in clean working order and executing the drinks as trained by management and lead baristas.
The stronger the team, the more opportunities that will come up for us, which means more growth for the team, "a rising tide lifts all ships".
Compensation:
We are a pooled house, so that means that all of the hourly employees share the tips evenly based on the hours worked. All of the gratuity from the daily customers, along with catering, will go into the tip pool and will be divided and added to the paychecks. This typically adds $4-$8 per hour to your paycheck. We can deliver a consistent schedule and consistent weekly hours; we see this as very important, so our staff can plan accordingly.
Amenities:
We have a full gym and locker room access, along with a basketball court on the property. We offer a staff meal when available and 50% off any food items that you would like to order. We offer free coffee drinks while on your shift and 50% off for after-hours or days off. We are closed all Saturdays and Sundays, along with all major holidays such as the 4th of July, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day, along with a handful of others. We offer access to a state-sponsored retirement contribution plan. We are a family-friendly place that believes in quality time with family and a balance of life.
If this sounds like something you would love and you have the right experience, email us your resume!