Barista - Bellevue

*MERCURY MISSION:*

To Embrace People,
Foster Relationships,
and Spread Love -
One Greeting, One Connection,
One Relationship at a Time

We are a locally owned company founded in Woodinville in 1998. Over the years, we have grown to 12 Eastside locations, including our newest Flagship Roastery and Bakery, Redmond Cafe, Woodinville, and Bothell Drive locations. We have won numerous awards for our commitment to excellence.

We are intensely focused on providing the most memorable Customer Service, Organic Coffee, Specialty Beverage, and Bakery experiences throughout our diverse company platform and world-class Flagship Roastery and Bakery in Bellevue.

We invite you to be a part of a team that prides itself on three core principles:

COFFEE. CULTURE. COMMUNITY.

*Position Overview:* Baristas are the foundation and the brand of Mercurys. Baristas are friendly, personable and have the ability to engage with customer by providing outstanding service. Ability to work with cross functional teams, participate in team meetings, always eager to learn and have the ability to multitask with efficiency and speed at all times.

*Essential Functions:*
* Always provide Mercurys’ exceptional customer service, resolve all customer complaints, and ensure the customer leaves satisfied
* Complies with all Mercurys’ policies and procedures with integrity
* Attend all staff and company meetings
* Maintain a calm demeanor during periods of high volume and unusual events
* Ensure requested beverages are made to Mercurys’ standard and delivered in the expected amount of time
* Knowledge of general business operations, drive sales, and reduce costs
* Report any equipment issues as soon as they occur to management
* Maintain location cleanliness and adhere to all food safety and sanitation standards
* Ability to effectively problem solve and escalate issues to management
* Can distinguish between appropriate and inappropriate behavior to inform management
* Willingness to perform any additional tasks as assigned by management
* Execute opening, closing, shift change procedures including cash/deposit handling

*Requirements:*
* High School Diploma or GED
* At least 18 years of age
* Have or ability to obtain food handler’s permit by time of hire
* Have or ability to obtain MAST permit at certain locations
* Must be able lift up to 50 lbs occassionally.
* Must be able to stand, bend, reach, and use motor skills constantly.
* Must have weekend availability

*Core Competencies:*
* Multitasking
* Technical Skills
* Enthusiastic and Friendly Personality
* Great Communication Skills
* High-level Attention-to-detail

Keywords: Baking, Bakery Jobs, Roastery, Coffee, Coffee Jobs, Drive Thru, Drive Thru Coffee, Caffe Ladro, Tully, Woods, Woods Coffee, Zoka, Rococo, Urban Coffee, Aura, Starbucks, Big Foot, Panera, Homegrown, Mod Pizza, Jimmy Johns, Zeeks Pizza, Jersey Mike, PCC, Whole Foods, Chipotle, Victors Coffee, Gourmet Latte, Storyville, Five Stones, Customer Service, Entry Level, Cook, Cooking, Café, Espresso, Java, Top Pot, Full Time, Part Time, Entry Level, Restaurant, Expeditor, High End, Organic, Eastside, Manager, Kitchen Manager, Kitchen, Server, Barista, Senior Manager, Fast Paced, Scratch Baking, Chef, Trainer, Coffee Trainer, SCA, Coffee Professional, Certified Barista, Barista Trainer, Lead Barista, Senior Barista, Reserve Roastery, Sandwich, Sandwich Artist, Server

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $16.28 per hour

Benefits:
* Dental insurance
* Employee discount
* Health insurance
* Paid time off
* Paid training
* Vision insurance
Restaurant type:
* Bakery
* Café
* Coffee shop
* Fast casual restaurant
Shift:
* 8 hour shift
* Day shift
* Evening shift
* Morning shift
Weekly day range:
* Monday to Friday
* Weekends as needed



Application Question(s):
* Are you at least 18 years or older?

Experience:
* Food service: 1 year (Preferred)


Work Location: In person