About the job
Considered Coffee is seeking proactive, self-motivated, and detail-oriented barista/willing-to-do-a-bit-of-everything employees.
Considered is a 1965 VW Bus turned full-service coffee shop. The Bus engages in direct to consumer service in various locations in Santa Barbara, serves at corporate offices, is booked for private events, serves at pop ups and activations, and even delivers coffee.
Yes, we posted in the Business category! Why? Because Considered is more than a coffee shop, and we need people on our team who have already gained skills like: project management, client/customer communications, improving operational ease, proactive thinking — in addition to a desire to work in the service/F+B industry.
That being said, this job does also require physical labor (you'll be boots on the ground daily) and working as a barista at our micro, mobile coffee bus. Think: opening, closing, making coffee drinks, ringing up customers, providing customer service.
You also have to be excited to help us spread the word by making introductions to your community, marketing the business via pop ups, activations, tastings, and offering inventive, out of the box ideas to grow at our weekly team meeting.
About you
Our ideal candidate has worked in a fast-paced setting and is used to multitasking, is a natural conversationalist, has filled positions where meeting deadlines and documenting procedures is important, and has been called independent, a leader, reliable and dependable, and self-organized by peers and managers in the past.
We’re an all-woman, small, entrepreneurial team and growing quickly - this means that every day presents a new opportunity, and a new obstacle. To be a great fit for our team, you must be able to relate to people, show empathy, be a generous and attentive listener, and be aware of your surroundings. You'll fit in really well if you understand the importance of logistics, and not only be able to fulfill customer service and barista roles, but also maintain attention on the ‘behind the scenes.’ We go above and beyond for our customers. Our focus is always on making things easier / more pleasant / more individualized / more special for them. If you are a person who is fulfilled by being of service, this is the right job for you.
This role is equal parts espresso drink-making, sexy logistics, and growing this thing (everything from handy work to sales to problem-solving in the moment). You’ll also have the opportunity to contribute your perspective and strengths, problem-solve while maintaining intentional hospitality, and grow your community-building skills.
This role requires the ability to process and implement feedback, comfortability handling unexpected situations and embracing ongoing evolution, detail-oriented execution and thoughtful problem-solving, a willingness and ability to ask for what you need, speak up about things that are important to you, and resolve conflict in a mature way, and an excitement about delivering an unmatched customer experience.
This role is a great fit for someone who wants a fulfilling job and takes pride in their work, likes to be challenged and be placed in growth situations, and is excited about the possibilities that come with being a part of a small team and a new, quickly growing business (hello, career path!).
It's a lot of work — and it's also incredibly rewarding if your values align with ours! Despite challenges, we have a lot of fun together, and we support each other through the hard work
Schedule
Part time position(s) available (opportunity to grow into full time for the right person)
Required availability:
Tuesdays 6:45a - 2:00p
Thursdays 6:45a - 2:00p
Sundays 12:00p - 5:00p
Additional availability a plus:
Saturdays 12:00p - 6:00p
Location
Our ideal candidate is located in Santa Barbara, CA and has the ability to lift 50 pounds, stand for long periods (4-6 hours) and be actively present and engaged with guests in all conditions.
Compensation
Hourly (starting rate $17.50), plus guaranteed gratuity (15%), plus additional cash and card (paycheck) tips (walkaway avg $25-30/hr)
Perks + benefits
Company sponsored Simple IRA with 2% company contribution
Opportunities and potential to take on passion projects, contribute ideas, and grow into management roles
Free coffee drinks!
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance available for full time employees
PTO available for full time employees
Requirements
Valid DL, proof of auto insurance, and willingness to learn how to drive a manual car (stick shift)
Figure-it-out attitude, radical ownership, values-oriented work style
To apply: send your resume and cover letter to [email protected] with the subject line, “YOUR NAME — Considered Application” and include your favorite coffee drink in your email!