Job description
Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea is looking for Baristas that enjoy working with people and making coffee, espresso, and tea beverages. We are an established, premium coffeehouse brand that was founded in Ann Arbor and has been operating successfully for over 29 years.
This Sweetwaters is conveniently located inside of the Michigan Union with easy access to West and South Quad residential halls.
This Sweetwaters is conveniently located inside of the Michigan Union with easy access to West and South Quad residential halls.
Responsibilities include:
- Ensure coffee, tea, and espresso drinks are correctly and efficiently prepared to Sweetwaters standards.
- Provide friendly, accurate, and efficient guest service.
- Execute accurate and proper cash handling procedures.
- Ensure the café is clean, organized, and inviting at all times.
- Maintain and communicate your knowledge of the coffee, teas, and other products offered at Sweetwaters.
Training Offered
Barista training offered to candidates that successfully complete New Team Member training.
Educational Value
Opportunity to be promoted to management training for the right candidate.
Requirements for the job
Must have strong customer service skills, enjoy drinking coffee or tea, food service experience preferred but not required.
- Loves to laugh and work in a positive environment.
- Must be available at least 15 hours per a week and at least 2 shifts on the weekend.
- Food service experience preferred.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to lift and or move up to 50 lbs.
- Previous experience with cash handling and register systems.
- Passionate about giving, upbeat, friendly, and authentic customer service
Training Offered
Management training offered to qualified candidates.
Compensation & Benefits
$15.00-$15.50 per hour*
*hourly rate includes tips. Must be available to work at least 15 hours/week. Increased rate for 30+ hours/week.
Must be available on weekends.
$15.00-$15.50 per hour*
*hourly rate includes tips. Must be available to work at least 15 hours/week. Increased rate for 30+ hours/week.
Must be available on weekends.
Brewed coffees, teas, and Cold Brews are a perk during shifts!
Opportunity for professional advancement in our growing company.
Compensation: $15.00 - $15.50 per hour
Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea
Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea is a strong local brand and a dynamic company that is constantly growing. We are a coffeehouse focused on providing an excellent guest experience and the highest quality beverages in a warm, friendly atmosphere. Sweetwaters has been voted one of the best cafes for over 24 years. We are looking for talented, friendly, outgoing people to be a part of our team, grow with us, and share in our success.
It starts with our mission.
We don’t like to call it a mission statement. It’s more like a promise statement. Whatever you want to call it, we believe in it deeply, and we like those that join us to understand and believe in it too. So here it is, our promise: To make our guests’ day. It’s as simple as that.
If we can do that, we’ve done well. And if you think you can help us do it too, then please, keep reading.
A few good men. And women.
We just like good people. The Sweetwaters experience is built on this principle. If you provide guests with a gourmet product in an environment that is both upscale and relaxing, all served by great people, then you’ve got it. And if you think you’d like to help us fulfill this promise, please let us know. We’re always on the lookout for good people. Baristas, managers, all around coffee lovers—we need them all.
Company Website: SweetwatersCafe.com
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