Barista
ROOSTER | Edmonds, WA$18–$21/hour + Team Tips + Full Benefits + Annual Performance Bonus
The ROOSTER Way
ROOSTER is an all-day bagel café, kitchen and bar built around one purpose: Leave Every Guest Better Than We Found Them.
To us, hospitality is more than friendly service. It is how people feel when they are with us—welcomed, noticed and genuinely cared for. It belongs to everyone, regardless of position. We are one team with distinct specialties and shared ownership of the guest experience.
We hire first for character, maturity, initiative and hospitality instincts. Skills can be taught; caring cannot.
People thrive at ROOSTER when they notice what needs to happen next, move with purpose and take pride in doing things well. They are kind without being flimsy, fast without becoming frantic and professional without feeling fake. They ask questions, accept coaching, offer ideas, own their mistakes and step in when a guest or teammate needs help. “That’s not my job” is not part of how we work.
Our culture is guided by four promises:
Make Different Mistakes.We expect people to try, learn and grow—not to be perfect.
Get Better Every Day.Curiosity is stronger than ego, and there is always a better way.
Be Good to One Another.We assume positive intent, communicate directly and treat one another with respect. Gossip, cattiness, territorial behavior and side conversations that divide the team do not belong here.
Do the Right Thing.We act with integrity, follow through and make good decisions even when no one is watching.
ROOSTER’s leaders are responsible for protecting this culture. That means setting clear expectations, listening, coaching privately, recognizing great work and creating an environment where people can ask for help, challenge an idea respectfully and be honest about a mistake.
We work hard, hold high standards and have fun doing it. We want thoughtful, accountable and generous people who care about their craft, their teammates and the experience we create together.
If you take initiative, stay steady when things get busy and believe the details matter, you may be our kind of person.
The Role
The Barista owns ROOSTER's coffee experience.
This role is responsible for preparing espresso and coffee beverages with consistency and care while maintaining a clean, efficient and welcoming coffee station.
Great coffee requires both craft and hospitality. You'll dial in espresso, texture milk, prepare beverages, maintain equipment and keep your station ready for service. You'll also communicate with guests, answer questions, make thoughtful recommendations and work alongside the rest of the ROOSTER team to create a great experience.
We're looking for someone who cares about the details but understands that coffee is ultimately about people.
The perfect drink matters. So does the person you're making it for.
You Will Thrive Here If You...
- Care about coffee and hospitality equally
- Enjoy learning and improving your craft
- Take pride in consistency and attention to detail
- Stay calm and organized during busy periods
- Can move quickly without sacrificing quality
- Communicate clearly with guests and teammates
- Notice what needs to be restocked, cleaned or prepared before someone has to ask
- Welcome coaching and want to continue developing your skills
- Take equipment care and cleanliness seriously
- Can balance technical execution with genuine human connection
- Step in to support the larger team when needed
- Understand that your station is your specialty, but the guest experience belongs to everyone
What You Will Do
- Prepare espresso, coffee and other beverages according to ROOSTER standards
- Dial in espresso and make adjustments throughout service as needed
- Steam and texture milk consistently
- Maintain beverage recipes, portioning and presentation standards
- Keep the coffee station clean, organized, stocked and ready for service
- Perform required opening, transition and closing procedures
- Clean and maintain espresso machines, grinders and other coffee equipment
- Monitor coffee, milk, syrups and other product levels and communicate needs early
- Follow food-safety, sanitation and allergen procedures
- Communicate clearly about beverage timing, shortages and service needs
- Answer guest questions and make thoughtful beverage recommendations
- Help guests navigate the coffee menu without making the experience feel intimidating
- Coordinate with Operations Hosts, bartenders and other team members to keep beverage service moving
- Assist with restocking, cleaning and other service needs when the flow of the restaurant allows
- Step in when a guest or teammate needs help
The Craft
Coffee at ROOSTER should be approachable, consistent and genuinely good.
We're looking for Baristas who understand that great coffee isn't just about memorizing a recipe. Grind, dose, extraction, milk texture, temperature, equipment and workflow all affect what reaches the guest.
You'll be expected to learn ROOSTER's coffee standards, understand why they matter and consistently execute them.
You'll also be expected to pay attention.
If espresso isn't pulling correctly, adjust it.
If your station is starting to fall behind, communicate.
If you're running low on something, don't wait until it's gone.
If a guest doesn't know what to order, help them find something they'll enjoy.
Craft matters here, but it should never come with ego.
What You Bring
- Previous barista or specialty coffee experience preferred
- Understanding of espresso preparation and milk texturing preferred
- Strong attention to quality, consistency and detail
- Ability to learn and follow beverage recipes and standards
- Comfortable working with espresso machines, grinders and coffee equipment
- Strong communication and guest-service skills
- Ability to stay organized and composed during high-volume periods
- Willingness to receive coaching and continue developing coffee knowledge
- Commitment to cleanliness, food safety and equipment care
- Food-safety certification as required
- Ability to work independently at your station while remaining part of a collaborative restaurant team
- Availability aligned with ROOSTER's operating needs, including mornings, weekends and holidays as scheduled
How Success Is Measured
- Consistent espresso and beverage quality
- Proper milk texture, temperature and drink presentation
- Efficient beverage ticket times without sacrificing quality
- Clean, organized and well-maintained coffee equipment and work areas
- Accurate recipes, portions and preparation
- Product needs and equipment concerns are identified and communicated early
- Guests feel welcomed and comfortable asking questions
- Strong communication with the rest of the ROOSTER team
- Coffee standards remain consistent even during busy service
Compensation, Benefits & Growth
$18–$21 per hour, based on experience. Eligible for ROOSTER's team tip pool. Full benefits. Quarterly performance calibration and compensation reviews. Annual performance bonus
ROOSTER believes strong performance should be recognized and team members should have regular opportunities to understand where they stand, how they're growing and what's next.
The Barista participates in quarterly performance calibration and compensation reviews. These conversations provide an opportunity to recognize strong performance, give meaningful feedback, align on expectations and review compensation as skills, responsibilities and contributions develop.
The Barista may also earn an annual bonus based on both individual performance and overall company performance.
Compensation adjustments and annual bonuses are not guaranteed and are based on applicable performance, business and eligibility criteria.
Pay: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
