Baristas at Olympia Coffee are hospitality professionals who contribute to every aspect of daily cafe operations. This role includes customer-facing service as well as essential behind-the-scenes work that keeps the cafe clean, functional, well-stocked, and operating at a high standard. Baristas are expected to take shared responsibility for the space, equipment, and guest experience.
Standard bar operation during 3-5 shifts each week.
Perform close/open procedures.
Consistently and efficiently prepare excellent quality beverages
Provide genuine, quality customer service and foster a welcoming and pleasant cafe environment
Maintain a well organized and clean cafe
Cafe Cleanliness & Facility Care
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe cafe, both inside and outside, throughout each shift
Complete daily, weekly, and periodic deep-cleaning tasks, including but not limited to:
Dishwashing and dish organization, bar, cafe, and restroom cleaning, floor care, trash, and recycling
Follow established cleaning schedules and sanitation standards
Equipment Care & Maintenance
Properly use, clean, and care for espresso machines, grinders, brewers, and other cafe equipment
Perform routine maintenance tasks as trained (backflushing, grinder cleaning, calibration support, etc.)
Inventory, Stocking & Prep
Assist with stocking and restocking cafe supplies, retail items, and bar ingredients
Support inventory accuracy through organization and communication
Participate in prep work as needed to support service (syrups, batching, etc.)
Help maintain efficient systems for product rotation, storage, and waste reduction
