Opening Soon: Café Brusco – Downtown Berkeley
Brought to you by the team behind Rose Pizzeria, Café Brusco will be an all-day coffee bar — and we’re hiring! We’re looking for Baristas and a few Lead Baristas (if you think you’re a fit, don’t be shy!).
About Café Brusco
We’re building community around a shared love of quality coffee, natural wine, sandwiches, and snacks. We’re proud partners with Counter Culture Coffee and their extensive barista education program, and we’ve invested in top-notch equipment — a brand new La Marzocco, Swan grinders, and puq presses — to make sure every drink shines.
What You’ll Do -
+ Deliver warm, energetic hospitality
+ Make high-quality espresso, coffee, and tea beverages
+ Pour and learn about natural wine
+ Know our menu inside and out
+ Handle transactions accurately
+ Open/close the café (including locking up)
+ Keep the café sparkling clean (sweeping, mopping, wiping down, maintaining equipment)
+ Lift crates of milk/wine (up to 40 lbs)
+ Occasionally use a slicer and sandwich press
-What We’re Looking For
+ At least 1 year of barista experience (specialty coffee preferred)
+ Weekend availability and commitment to at least 3 shifts/week (Lead Baristas: 4 shifts/week)
+ Fast, efficient, clean, and calm under pressure
+ Great with people — we want someone who enjoys chatting with regulars
+ A strong team player who’s proactive about tasks (cleaning, dishes, restocking, managing orders)
-The Details
+ Typical hours: 8am–4pm (start time is 7am!), with some evenings until 9pm for wine nights
+ Competitive pay + tips
+ Growth opportunities with a fun, supportive team
+ How to Apply
Send your resume or short note on your experience to the email in this listing!
You MUST include the following in your email to be considered :)
Your availability (days & hours)
Your favorite coffee or tea beverage
We can’t wait to meet you!