Mobile Espresso and Coffee Trailer opening in the Funk Zone!
Zaca Coffee is a Central Coast coffee roasting company based in Buellton, CA. We roast specialty coffees and distribute to wholesale and retail accounts throughout the Tri-Counties. With our first “bricks and mortar” cafe now open in Buellton, Zaca Coffee plans to add a full service Coffee and Espresso Bar Trailer in the center of Santa Barbara’s Funk Zone. Our goal is to share our passion for great coffee with Santa Barbara and we are looking for others to join the team!
Specifically, we need an experienced Barista who can also manage the Zaca Trailer. This person should be proactive, self-motivated, willing to jump in, detail oriented, customer-focused and a team player. The ideal candidate will be comfortable in a fast-paced, customer facing setting who is ready with outside the box ideas and a passion for craft coffee! We are looking for someone who loves coffee, is a self starter and a problem solver able to work independently to “get the job done.”
Candidate attributes:
Love for coffee and passion to expand Zaca Coffee customer base.
Ability to prepare wide range of espresso drinks.
Abillity to oversee all aspects of self-contained trailer operations working with the GM and Zaca Coffee owners.
Interest and ability to oversee standards for service, and training of staff.
Job requirements:
Minimum 2 years as barista.
Coffee shop management experience ideal.
Ability to maintain trailer and coffee related machines - espresso machine, grinders, brewers - set-up, break down.
Ability to carry a minimum of 25 lbs up and down trailer steps.
Patient, problem-solving attitude and a sense of humor.
A basic knowledge of machinery is a benefit.
Good customer service attitude and ability to engage with customers.
32 hours/week, full-time possible