Barista

$14 - $20/Yr

Peet's Coffee & Tea - Sacramento, CA

- Entry Level

Sacramento, CA

Food and Beverage Retailers

About the position

Peet's is currently seeking passionate Baristas who possess an unwavering commitment to mastery by ensuring unequaled quality and service. Our Baristas focus on engaging with customers, delivering the Peet's brand, and maintaining the daily coffeebar functions. The role requires modeling Peet's culture and values while following policies and procedures. The ideal candidate will carry a friendly, energetic demeanor and have a passion for great customer service, with a customer-first mentality. They will also exhibit a strong focus on quality and an interest in learning more about coffee.

Responsibilities

• Welcomes customers to store, engaging with them throughout their store experience.
• Determines customer needs by asking questions and sharing product knowledge.
• Demonstrates that customers come first by serving them with a sense of urgency.
• Provides consistent quality in the preparation of drinks and brewing of coffee and tea.
• Participates actively in training to learn new and promotional products.
• Maintains a clean and well-stocked store.

Requirements

• Possess the interest and ability to actively work to become Barista certified by passing all required trainings and certifications within 90 days of start date.
• Be extremely reliable and punctual.
• Enjoy working in a team environment and building great relationships with coworkers.
• Be able to work quickly, embrace and learn new information, multi-task and incorporate feedback into personal performance.
• Have the ability to perform various physical tasks during the work shift.

Nice-to-haves

• Exhibit a strong focus on quality with an interest in learning more about coffee.

Benefits

• Starting pay between $14.00 to $20.00 plus $3.00 - $6.00 per hour cash and electronic tips.
• 401(k) plan, with generous matching (must be 18 years old to qualify).
• Tuition scholarship opportunities through Oregon State University E Campus to any of the 95+ OSU degrees offered.
• Full medical, dental and vision insurance to employees who work 21 or more hours per week (following 6 months of employment).
• Employee Assistance Program including mental health resources for all employees.
• Paid vacation (after a waiting period of employment).
• Flexible schedule.
• Free coffee and fresh baked goods as well as an employee discount.
• Opportunities for growth and advancement.