Job Summary

Poco Rit is looking for a passionate and skilled Barista to join our growing team. We are more than just a café—we're creating a space where specialty coffee, artisan bakery, brunch, and hospitality come together to provide a memorable experience for every guest.

We're looking for someone who genuinely loves coffee, takes pride in their craft, and thrives in a quick-paced workplace. Latte art, consistency, and attention to detail are essential to this role.

Responsibilities
Prepare espresso-based beverages, pour-overs, teas, and signature drinks to Poco Rit standards.
Produce clean, consistent latte art on every milk-based beverage.
Dial in espresso and monitor extraction quality throughout the day.
Maintain consistency in drink recipes, presentation, and workflow during busy service.
Provide warm, genuine hospitality and create a welcoming experience for every guest.
Operate the POS system accurately and efficiently.
Keep the coffee bar clean, organized, and fully stocked.
Follow food safety and sanitation standards.
Work closely with the bakery and kitchen teams to ensure smooth service.

Requirements




Minimum 1 year of specialty coffee or barista experience preferred.
Ability to consistently produce quality latte art (required).
Understanding of espresso extraction, milk steaming, and grinder adjustments.
Experience dialing in espresso and maintaining coffee quality throughout service.
Solid customer service and communication skills.
Ability to multitask and stay organized during busy periods.
Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
Able to work mornings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Nice to Have
Experience with manual brew methods (V60, Kalita, etc.).
Experience in a specialty coffee environment.
Food Protected Level 1 certification.

Why Join Poco Rit?

At Poco Rit, we're building something special. We value craftsmanship, teamwork, creativity, and genuine hospitality. If you're passionate about specialty coffee and want to grow with a recent and exciting café concept, we'd love to meet you.

Pay: $19.00-$25.00 per hour

Benefits
Company events
Discounted or free food
Store discount

Work Location: In person

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