Barista Job Posting — Community-First Franchise Opening soon Position: Barista Location: Metuchen, NJ Employment Type: Part-time Compensation: $17 + tips
Who We Are We’re a franchise coffee shop, but our location is built around one core belief: community comes first. We open our doors very soon, and we’re building a team that feels welcoming, genuine, and connected to the neighborhood from day one. Even though we’re part of a larger brand, we operate with a local heartbeat. We want to be the café where people stop in not just for their drink, but because they know they’ll be greeted by someone who remembers their name, their order, and their story.
Who We’re Looking For We’re looking for someone who truly enjoys people—someone warm, patient, and comfortable making customers feel seen and appreciated. If you love customer service and you’re excited to learn how to make great coffee, you’ll fit right in. Barista experience will help, but it’s absolutely not required. What matters most is your attitude, your personality, and your willingness to learn.
What You’ll Do - Connect with customers — greet guests with genuine warmth, learn their preferences, and help create a welcoming environment - Learn the craft — we’ll train you in espresso basics, milk steaming, drink building, and how to make consistent, high-quality beverages - Prepare drinks — once trained, you’ll craft drinks with care and attention - Maintain a welcoming space — keep the café clean, organized, and comfortable for guests - Support your team — work together to keep service smooth, especially during busy hours
What You Bring - A friendly, approachable personality - Comfort talking to customers and building relationships - Curiosity and eagerness to learn coffee skills - Reliability, professionalism, and a positive attitude - Ability to work in a fast-paced environment - Barista experience is a plus, but not required
What We Offer - Hands-on barista training—no experience needed - A supportive team environment as we prepare for opening - Competitive pay + tips - Flexible scheduling - Opportunities to grow into advanced barista or shift lead roles - A community-focused atmosphere where your personality matters
Pay: From $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Paid training
Application Question(s):
Work Location: In person
