Job Overview
Perk Place is not your average coffee shop.
We're a fast-paced café serving both handcrafted espresso drinks, homemade pastries, and food all day long. Our team members do it all -- craft espresso drinks complete with latte art, prep and plate meals, keep the space clean and inviting, and create a great experience for every guest.
We're looking for reliable, upbeat, all-around crew members, who are just as comfortable behind the espresso bar & assembling sandwiches, as they are communicating face-to-face with our customers.
We're looking for teammates—not just someone to fill shifts.
We invest a lot into training and are looking for people who want to grow with us. Reliability, communication, and supporting your teammates are just as important as making great coffee.
Team members train at our Kenwood café and may have opportunities to work at either our Kenwood location or our St. Luke's/Aspirus café based on scheduling needs and employee interest.
We constantly strive for great customer service just as much as we focus on crafting our Instagram-worthy latte art. We believe in a fun environment, while also understanding the need for adapting to high energy vibes that go from 0-100 in an instant. It's crazy, it's fun, the customers are awesome, the pink espresso machine is Queen....we love what we do, and we're looking for others who feel the same. <3
What You'll Be Doing
Greet customers with warmth and attention to detail. Take their orders accurately using our POS system
- Prepare and serve a variety of beverages, including espresso drinks, coffee, frappes, smoothies and tea, while adhering to food safety standards.
- Cook, prep, and assemble food items (breakfast, lunch, bakery items). Ensure all food items meet quality standards for presentation and taste.
- Maintain cleanliness in the café area, including tables, counters, and equipment, to provide a welcoming environment for guests.
- Handle cash transactions efficiently while ensuring accuracy in cash handling and basic math calculations.
- Provide knowledgeable recommendations on menu items to enhance the customer experience and drive sales.
- Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth operations during peak hours and assist with training new staff as needed.
- Work collaboratively with a small, tight-knit team
What We're Looking For
- Dependability, punctuality and consistent attendance
- Strong communication & willingness to support teammates when needed
- Strong multitasking and time management skills to handle a fast-paced setting
- Previous experience in a café or food service environment is preferred but not required; barista experience is a plus.
- Strong customer service skills with the ability to engage positively with customers.
- Willingness to learn
- Basic math skills for cash handling
- Knowledge of food safety practices and food handling regulations is beneficial. Training is available.
- Ability to be on your feet, lift 25+ lbs
- A passion for coffee and the food industry will enhance your performance in this role
Perks at Perk :-)
- Staff discounts on food and drinks
- Free brewed coffee anytime (on or off shift - in your travel mug)
- TIPS! -- Our customers are incredibly generous with their tips. Tips are calculated based on hours worked each day, and can equal about $3-$6 additional per hour, depending on the day. Weekends are often double.
- Schedules are built around employee availability while supporting the needs of the team
- Supportive Team Environment
- Opportunities for increased responsibility, leadership, specialty roles, and wage growth based on performance.
Our best team members are dependable, curious, kind, and willing to jump in wherever they're needed. If that sounds like you, you'll fit right in.
Who Thrives at Perk Place
This role is a great fit for people who:
- enjoy a fast-paced environment
- like learning lots of different skills
- communicate well
- genuinely enjoy helping people
- are dependable
- like being part of a close-knit team
- take pride in showing up prepared and on time
We're especially excited to meet applicants looking for a position where they can learn, grow, and stay with our team over time.
APPLY TODAY! We're hiring immediately and scheduling interviews this week. Whether you're experienced or just enthusiastic and ready to learn, we'd love to hear from you!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $12.00 - $16.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 20 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Paid sick time
- Paid training
Ability to Commute:
- Duluth, MN 55811 (Required)
Work Location: In person
