We’re excited to announce that we’re hiring Baristas and Shift Supervisors in Training for our new Gilman Station Issaquah location, opening in Late Summer 2026!
The Barista Shift Supervisor in Training position is intended for candidates with prior leadership and coffee experience. Please note that training prior to the store opening will take place at our Hotel 116 location in Bellevue, WA or our Meridian South location in Kent, WA.
During the training period, the starting wage will be the Washington State minimum wage of $17.13 per hour. After successfully completing training and stepping into the Shift Supervisor role, you will receive an additional pay increase.
As a Barista Shift Supervisor in Training, you will begin in an entry level Barista role while gaining hands on experience in all aspects of store operations. This position is designed for individuals interested in growing into a Shift Supervisor role at our new location. Along the way, you’ll build the skills needed to grow within our team while helping create an exceptional experience for every guest who walks through our doors.
Purpose Alignment: You exemplify Woods Coffee's mission by welcoming each guest with genuine care and respect. By providing excellent service, you ensure that every guest receives exactly what they ordered, with quality and consistency. You take pride in your work, staying attentive to details while always remembering to have fun.
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Start as an entrylevel barista and train through all positions.
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Gain experience in daily operations, team collaboration, and leadership responsibilities.
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Complete Open / Close training and Shift Supervisor training to become a Shift Supervisor.
Availability: This is a full time position with open availability to work a variety of shifts. Consistent availability on Saturdays and Sundays is required. Please note that we are not hiring for seasonal positions at this time.
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Optimistic
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Confident
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Enthusiastic
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Sense of humor
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Creative
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Generous
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Humble
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Honest
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Kind
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Resilient
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Empathetic
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Genuine
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Calm presence
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Strong sense of integrity
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Disciplined and organized
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Attentive and punctual
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Positive language and demeanor
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Patient and composed in challenging situations
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Selfaware and emotionally intelligent
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Deep product knowledge
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Ability to read and connect with both guests and teammates
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Graceful at upselling products and merchandise
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Adhere to Woods Coffee’s operational policies and procedures.
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Treat every guest with kindness, respect, and care.
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Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming workspace.
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Consistently prepare highquality beverages and food items, following all recipe and presentation guidelines.
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Uphold health, safety, and sanitation standards for all products.
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Ensure regular, punctual attendance and contribute to team success.
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Frequently bending, stooping, standing, and walking.
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Consistently using your hands, arms, and wrists.
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Regularly lifting, pushing, and pulling items.
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Engaging with guests and teammates in close physical proximity.
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Occasionally reaching or stretching for items.
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Maintain professional and positive attitude with every guest interaction.
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Inperson attendance is required.
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While training as a Barista: $17.1318.13 per hour, plus tips after completing the training period.
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Additional raise once Shift Supervisor training has been completed.
Woods Coffee is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance during the application process, please contact us at [email protected].
All notices and correspondence related to employment, applications or accommodations should be directed to [email protected].
For over 20 years, we’ve been (just a little) obsessed with roasting delicious coffee, hand-crafting dreamy baked goods—made fresh in our scratch bakery, and, of course, creating spaces where friends can enjoy conversations in front of our cozy fireplaces. Visit any of our Pacific Northwest-inspired coffee shops throughout Western Washington, and you'll find a welcoming space that feels like a cabin in the woods
