Job Overview
Fox & Birdie Café is hiring a Barista & Café Team Member to support both our coffee service and fresh food offerings. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced café environment and takes pride in quality, consistency, and cleanliness.
This position goes beyond a traditional barista or kitchen role. You will be responsible for preparing both espresso-based beverages and fresh, quick counter-service food including smoothies, breakfast sandwiches, waffles, and more.
Important: This is not a single-focus position. Due to seasonal staffing and volume shifts, there are times when one person runs the full shift. The ideal candidate must be confident and capable in both coffee and food execution.
You will work closely with the Café Manager and team to ensure smooth daily operations and a great guest experience.
Responsibilities
Coffee
- Prepare espresso-based drinks with consistency and quality
- Steam milk and maintain drink standards
- Keep the cafe clean, stocked, and organized
Food & Prep
- Prepare smoothies, juices, and café food items
- Assemble breakfast sandwiches and light food quickly and accurately
- Complete daily prep of fresh ingredients to ensure the café is fully stocked and ready for service
- Maintain clean and organized prep stations
General Duties
- Keep work areas clean and follow food safety standards
- Restock items as needed throughout the shift
- Support both coffee and food service during busy periods
- Help maintain a smooth and efficient workflow
Qualifications
Required
- 1–2+ years of café, barista, kitchen, or customer service experience
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Proven ability to lead, train, and hold standards on your primary side
- Ability to execute on the other side of the café consistently during service
- Strong attention to detail and cleanliness
- Ability to stand for 8+ hours
- Ability to lift/carry 40+ lbs
- Fluent in English (reading, writing, speaking)
- Positive attitude, team-oriented mindset and professionalism under pressure
Preferred
- Barista or espresso experience
- Latte art proficiency or beverage menu development
- Food prep or kitchen experience
- Smoothie / juice bar or breakfast line experience
- Pastry or baking experience
- Grinder/espresso machine maintenance experience
- Management experience
- ServSafe or Food Handler Certification
Compensation & Benefits
- Pay: $22.00 – $24.00 per hour (based on experience)
- Cash tips may be earned in this role
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Employee discount
Pay: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
