Baristas

Job description
Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea is looking for weekend Counterstaff and Baristas that enjoy working with people and making coffee, espresso, and tea beverages. We are an established, woman owned & led, 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 Westgate branch of the Ann Arbor public library with lots of available parking and easy access to bus routes.

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 caf is clean, organized, and inviting at all times.
• Maintain and communicate your knowledge of the coffee, teas, and other products offered at Sweetwaters.

Advancement Opportunities

• Management training available for qualified candidates.
• Positions available in franchise division for qualified candidates.

Requirements for the job
Must have strong customer service skills, enjoy drinking coffee or tea, food service experience preferred but not required.
Must be available on weekends.

• 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

Compensation & Benefits
$16.50-$17 per hour*
*hourly rate includes tips. You must work a minimum of 15 hours/week.
Brewed coffees, teas, and Cold Brews are a perk during shifts!
Opportunity for professional advancement in our growing company.