At Pallet Coffee Roasters, our goal is to make specialty coffee approachable while sharing a genuine love of excellent coffee with our community. We are proud to cultivate a team of knowledgeable, engaged professionals who care deeply about craft, hospitality, and creating memorable experiences.

We're looking for an experienced and reliable part-time barista to join the team at our Oak Street location

Apply now, we would love to hear from you! :)

What you'll get:

- Competitive wage ($18.75/h + additional tips, average $4.5-$6.5/h)
- Ongoing growth and training opportunities,
- An excellent work environment and team culture,
- Discounted food, free or discounted drinks on and off shift and discounted retail items and coffee.
- Company events and gatherings.

What you'll do:

- Provide knowledgeable, professional service and help guests navigate the menu and coffee offerings.
- Prepare coffee and beverage offerings to our standards, including espresso, batch brew, pour over, tea, seasonal coffees and limited releases.
- Dial in espresso throughout the day, monitor extraction and make adjustments as needed to maintain consistency.
- Complete daily opening and closing procedures, ensuring the bar is clean, prepared and ready for service.
- Carry out routine cleaning and basic maintenance of espresso machines, grinders, brewers and other bar equipment.
- Operate the POS, process orders accurately and handle cash and card payments.
- Maintain a clean, organized and well stocked bar and cafe throughout service.
- Monitor condiment station throughout the day, restocking as needed.




- Assist with kitchen and food preparation tasks when required.
- Contribute to a clean, organized and welcoming cafe environment throughout every shift.

What you'll need:

- At least 1-2 years of experience preparing and serving coffee.
- Knowledge of the specialty coffee sector.
- Demonstrated experience in customer service and excellent communication skills.
- A true passion for the service industry, with a desire to learn and grow.
- Ability to perform daily bar opening and closing.
- Knowledge of espresso machine operation, grinder calibration, and daily cleaning and maintenance of coffee equipment; ongoing training will be provided.
- Skills in latte-art (heart and rosetta are required)
- Experience with various brewing methods (espresso, pour-over, drip..)
- Ability to thrive when faced with new challenges and keep calm under pressure.
- Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to multitask.
- Be a punctual and reliable team player with strong interpersonal skills.
- FoodSafe level 1 (preferred).

Are you interested in joining our team?

Please reply to this posting with your resume and tell us a little bit about yourself,



your background and your current availability.

We look forward to hearing from you!

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We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Pallet is an equal opportunity employer; we welcome applications from people regardless of race, ethnicity, citizenship, creed, place of origin, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, family status, marital status, disability, age and any other protected characteristic.

We value the diversity of the people we hire and serve. Diversity at Pallet means fostering a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated and respected, as well as responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each person’s talents and strengths.

Requests for accommodation due to a disability or any other protected characteristic can be made at any stage of the recruitment process and during employment by contacting our HR Team.

Pay: $18.75 per hour

Expected hours: 16.0 – 24.0 per week

Benefits:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Discounted or free food
- Store discount

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Vancouver, BC V6H 2M5: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- Depending on operational needs, this position may require weekend availability, please confirm that you're able to work weekends.

Experience:

- specialty coffee: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Barista (Part-time) (Vancouver)
🏢 Pallet Coffee Roasters
📍 Vancouver