Barista Job Description Template

Job title

Barista

Job summary

[Company name] is seeking a dependable barista to join our team in [city, state]. In this role, you will take orders and handle payments, prepare espresso drinks and brewed coffee and support our team’s commitment to safety, quality and service.

Responsibilities

• Take orders and handle payments
• Prepare espresso drinks and brewed coffee
• Steam and texture milk
• Prepare teas, blended drinks and food items
• Keep the counter and equipment clean
• Restock supplies
• Provide friendly customer service
• Follow company policies, safety procedures and applicable regulations

Required qualifications

• No formal educational credential
• Working knowledge of espresso extraction and milk steaming
• Friendliness and speed
• [Add role-specific requirements, such as driver’s license or ability to pass a background check, if job-related]

Preferred qualifications

• Food handler card
• Specialty Coffee Association courses
• Allergen awareness
• Experience with espresso machines

Skills

• Drink recipes
• POS systems
• Food safety
• Equipment cleaning
• Memory
• Teamwork

Work environment and schedule

Baristas work in cafes, coffee chains, bakeries and grocery stores. The job is fast-paced and on your feet, with hot equipment. Early morning shifts are common; part-time, evening and weekend shifts are available.

Pay and benefits

$[min]–$[max] per [hour/year], depending on experience. [List benefits: health insurance, paid time off, retirement plan, training and certification support.]

Equal opportunity

[Company name] is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law, and we provide reasonable accommodations upon request.