Java Kai in Koloa is hiring Baristas & Front-of-House team members. While we are known for our coffee, we are a full-service breakfast + lunch cafe as well. Team members can enjoy daily shift meals and a free coffee drink every day (even on days off)!
We are seeking responsible and energetic people to work alongside an awesome, dedicated team of individuals. You must be able to work well by yourself and with a team, have a positive attitude, and be able to keep a friendly smile on during a rush.
Part time and full time positions are available. Applicants must have a flexible schedule and availability to work 3-5 days a week in afternoons and on weekends. Hourly pay plus tips averages around $30/hr.
Skills and qualifications:
Excellent listening and communication skills to effectively interact with coworkers and customers
Basic coffee knowledge, such as how to prepare common coffee beverages. Advanced knowledge, such as roasting and grinding processes, coffee bean sourcing and flavor differences is a major plus.
Basic math and cash handling skills
Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills to interact in a positive manner and prevent or resolve conflicts
Strong teamwork abilities to work efficiently in a fast-paced and high-volume environment with other Baristas
Attention to detail to manage specific customer requests as well as a high-volume beverage assembly line with minimal errors
Time management and organizational skills to work efficiently and effectively
Primary duties include:
Greeting customers in a friendly manner and taking food and drink orders
Preparing and serving beverages such as drip coffee, espresso-based drinks, tea and other specialty drinks
Following standardized recipes
Memorizing Java Kai’s shorthand for order-taking
Answering customers’ questions about menu choices
Promoting and recommending menu options to customers
Taking payment from customers and maintaining a balanced cash drawer
Completing daily and weekly shift checklists
Stocking and rotating products, ingredients, and materials
Preparing and properly labeling ingredients for beverage offerings
Maintaining and cleaning espresso machines, grinders, coffee machines and other equipment
Keeping the work environment and cafe seating area clean, sanitary and organized
Responding to and resolving customer concerns or complaints
If you are interested in joining our team, please reply to this posting with your resume!
