Job Description
Job DescriptionBarista
Responsibilities
- Prepare espresso, brewed coffee, tea, and specialty drinks to Cōpa recipe and quality standards.
- Dial in espresso at the start of each shift and adjust through the day.
- Prepare and serve the bar menu: cocktails, wine, and beer, to spec.
- Check ID on every alcohol sale and refuse service when required.
- Keep drink times on target for dine-in, takeout, and drive-through tickets at the same time.
- Greet and guide guests on the menu, including the Spanish-influenced items.
- Ring orders accurately, handle payments, and balance the drawer.
- Clean and maintain the espresso machine, grinders, and bar equipment daily.
- Stock, rotate, and prep syrups, garnishes, milks, and bar mise en place.
- Complete opening, mid-shift, and closing checklists, including the café-to-bar changeover.
- Cover the counter or drive-through window when volume calls for it.
Requirements
- 6+ months of barista or bartending experience preferred; we train the other half.
- Age 17+ to work café shifts; 21+ to work bar shifts (Mississippi minimum age to bartend).
- Works with speed and accuracy under a steady rush.
- Reliable, on time, and available for some weekends and evenings.
- Great attitude build on teamwork and strong communication.
Physical demands
- Stand and move for a full shift of up to 8 hours.
- Lift and carry up to 40 lbs (milk crates, kegs with assistance, ice).
- Work around hot liquids, steam, and commercial equipment.
- Repetitive hand and wrist motion throughout the shift.