We're hiring a full-time barista for our Dayton café. If you like the rhythm of a busy bar, take pride in a well-pulled shot, and enjoy the kind of regulars who know your name by week two, keep reading.
Experience behind an espresso machine is great, but not a dealbreaker. We'll teach you our drinks, our machines, and our standards. What we're really after is someone who cares about the craft, moves with purpose during a rush, and treats customers like they're happy to see them — because they should be.
The basics
- 40 hours per week, including some weekend shifts (that's where the good tips are anyway).
- Shifts between 6:00 AM and 6:00 PM — early birds especially welcome.
- On-site in Dayton, OH.
- Weekly pay plus tips.
- Full paid training on our menu, machines, and workflow.
- Immediate start available.
A day behind the bar
Every shift moves a little differently, but you can expect to be:
- Pulling shots, steaming milk, and building drinks to spec.
- Taking orders at the counter and running the register.
- Chatting with customers, remembering the regulars, and recommending drinks to the newcomers.
- Keeping the bar clean, stocked, and organized throughout the shift.
- Restocking pastries, syrups, cups, and everything else that runs out faster than you'd think.
- Helping your teammates when the line hits the door.
- Closing down the bar properly at the end of the day.
Who tends to do well here
The baristas who thrive with us usually:
- Actually enjoy coffee and want to get better at making it.
- Stay calm and focused when there are ten drinks on the ticket.
- Are warm with customers without faking it.
- Show up on time, every time — especially for opens.
- Keep a clean station without being asked twice.
- Roll with the little chaos of café life and don't take it personally.
Previous café, bar, or restaurant experience is a plus, but a good attitude and a willingness to learn will get you far.
What you get out of it
- Weekly paychecks plus a solid tip share.
- Free drinks on shift and a discount when you're off the clock.
- Real training from people who care about coffee.
- Steady full-time hours you can build a life around.
- A team that has each other's backs during the morning rush.
- A path into lead barista and shift supervisor roles if you want to grow.
We're reviewing applications as they come in, so if this sounds like your kind of place, send yours over and we'll be in touch.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
Application Question(s):
- If successful, when would be your earliest start date?
- If selected for an interview, what is the best email to contact you on?
Work Location: In person
