Cà Phê Việt | Downtown San Francisco
Starting Pay: $20-$22/hour + tips (DOE)
About Us
Cà Phê Việt is a modern Vietnamese café bringing authentic Vietnamese coffee culture to San Francisco. We proudly brew bold Vietnamese robusta coffee while serving handcrafted drinks, fresh bánh mì, pastries, and modern Vietnamese specialties in a welcoming, community-driven environment.
We’re looking for energetic, hospitality-focused people who genuinely enjoy making someone’s day. Whether you’re an experienced barista or new to coffee, we’ll teach you everything you need to succeed—as long as you bring curiosity, positivity, and a willingness to learn.
What You’ll Do
As a Barista, you’ll create memorable experiences for every guest while preparing high-quality food and beverages.
Daily responsibilities include:
- Prepare espresso-based beverages and traditional Vietnamese coffee
- Prepare specialty drinks including egg coffee, salted coffee, matcha, and seasonal beverages
- Assemble bánh mì, pastries, and light food items
- Educate customers about Vietnamese coffee and our menu
- Operate POS and accurately process payments
- Maintain cleanliness throughout the café
- Restock ingredients and supplies
- Open or close the café following checklists
- Help maintain presentation standards
- Work collaboratively during busy rushes
We’re Looking For Someone Who
- Loves creating great customer experiences
- Enjoys working in a fast-paced environment
- Has a positive attitude and strong work ethic
- Is dependable and punctual
- Learns quickly
- Communicates well with teammates
- Takes pride in cleanliness and organization
- Can stand for extended periods and lift up to 40 lbs
- Stay calm when the café gets busy.
- Appreciate attention to detail.
- Want to learn about Vietnamese coffee and culture.
- Take pride in creating experiences that guests remember.
Bonus Qualifications
Experience with:
- Espresso machines
- Specialty coffee
- Food preparation
- Toast or Square POS
- Vietnamese language
- Hospitality or restaurant service
What You’ll Learn
We invest heavily in on-the-job training. You’ll learn:
- Vietnamese coffee history and culture
- Proper espresso extraction
- Milk steaming and latte art fundamentals
- Traditional phin brewing
- Signature Cà Phê Việt beverage recipes
- Food preparation and quality standards
- Hospitality and guest engagement
- Speed and workflow optimization
Why Join Cà Phê Việt?
- Competitive hourly pay plus tips
- Staff meals and drinks during shifts
- Flexible scheduling
- Paid training
- Opportunity for advancement into Shift Lead and Management positions
- Learn specialty coffee from one of San Francisco’s few modern Vietnamese coffee concepts
- Be part of building a growing local brand from the ground up
What Success Looks Like
The ideal team member:
- Greets every guest warmly within a few seconds of arrival.
- Delivers drinks and food with speed and consistency.
- Keeps the café clean, organized, and welcoming.
- Helps teammates without being asked.
- Takes ownership of problems and looks for solutions.
- Leaves every customer wanting to come back.
Our Values
Hospitality First
We remember people more than orders.
Craft Matters
Every drink reflects our standards.
Always Learning
We’re constantly improving our coffee, food, and service.
One Team
We succeed together.
Celebrate Vietnamese Culture
We’re proud to introduce guests to the richness of Vietnamese coffee and cuisine through authentic flavors and genuine hospitality.
Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
