Barista

Benefits:

• Bonus based on performance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Training & development

We are hiring Baristas for evening and weekend shifts. Must be at least 18 years old! If you are enthusiastic about coffee, PJ's Coffee of New Orleans Camp Springs MD invites you to join our PJ's family! First of all, who doesn't love coffee? Exactly. As a PJ's employee, you will be providing our customers with the thing they love most and, let's be honest, rely on. PJ's prides itself on its small batch roasted coffee that is superior to other shops and we are looking for cheerful, friendly personalities committed to brewing delicious, high-quality coffee and crafting some exquisite espresso creations.
Baristas are our most important team members. They offer a unique, coffee forward experience for every customer and serve as a coffee expert, with exceptional knowledge of menu items and preparation methods (roasting process, flavor, etc.). Joining our team means contributing to our mission of serving smiles and building community connections. As a brand ambassador, you should embody our core values of being respectful, doing the right thing, having a relentless drive to improve, and exceeding expectations.
PJ's Camp Springs MD is locally owned, minority woman owned, Black owned, and disabled retired veteran owned. We are an equal opportunity employer, which means we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. Apply today by sending your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you would be a great fit for our team.
Responsibilities:
§ Serve the tastiest, most consistent product according to PJ's standards
§ Deliver a smile and excellent hospitality to every person that walks through our doors
§ Stay current with the menu, seasonal items, and promotions
§ Make suggestions that will improve the overall experience of the customer
§ Be obsessive about quality and accuracy
§ Work efficiently by prioritizing and using time wisely
§ Demonstrate sound problem solving skills
§ Follow written and verbal instructions
§ Adhere to health, safety, and sanitation guidelines
§ Keep all areas clean and organized, maintain equipment, and report any malfunctions
§ Communicate with fellow staff in a timely, professional, and respectful manner
§ Be ready and willing to go above and beyond for the team and our customers
§ Get involved and enthusiastically spread PJ's support of our communities
Benefits:
§ Full and Part Time Positions
§ Flexible day and evening shifts on weekdays and weekends
§ Employee discounts
§ Employee bonuses
§ Management and leadership training opportunities
§ National contests and prizes
Qualifications:
Barista experience is great, but not needed (you will be trained in the PJ's way of serving the best cup of coffee in town!) However, you must have a passion for coffee and a willingness to learn and grow along with:
§ An amazing work ethic, outgoing and engaging personality, and a genuine smile!
§ Interpersonal and customer service skills to spread the love!
§ The ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment because we will be busy!
§ Learning to communicate via email, phone, text, and company app (because we are great at communicating - said no one ever!)
§ Being eager to learn quickly - stuff is always changing!
§ Responding positively to pressure, keeping composure, and staying calm because you can!
Compensation:
§ Starting salary: State minimum for tipped employees plus tips (which means at least $15.00 an hour + tips)
§ Incremental, merit-based raises
About PJ's Coffee of New Orleans:
Phyllis (PJ) Jordan was a pioneer in the coffee industry. Driven by pure passion for the art of coffee making and her strong belief that better beans and superior roasting techniques mattered, she founded PJ's Coffee of New Orleans in 1978.
In 2008, PJ's was purchased by New Orleans natives and brothers, Paul, Steven, and Scott Ballard. The Ballard Brothers continue to honor the tradition of freshness and quality that Phyllis intended, using only the top 1% of Arabica beans harvested around the world. PJ's Original Cold Brew™ Ice Coffee is brewed daily using a special cold-drip process that protects the flavor and strength of the beans while producing a coffee that is two-thirds less acidic - a process and technique developed by its founder and used for more than 40 years at all PJ's locations.
PJ's Coffee also serves a wide variety of hot, iced, and frozen coffee and other beverages, as well as organic tea and fresh breakfast pastries. Bags of whole bean coffee and single-serve cups are available for sale in-store and online. With more than 145 stores, including four international locations, PJ's Coffee continues to grow in the U.S. and abroad and is an avid supporter of fair trade and direct trade coffee farmers.
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PJ's Coffee of New Orleans was founded in 1978 by Phyllis Jordan, a pioneer in the coffee industry who embraced high-quality beans, superior roasting methods, and a pure passion for the art of coffee making. Today, PJ's Coffee is recognized for harvesting, roasting,and personally crafting gourmet drinks using only the top 1% of Arabica beans and delicious organic tea. In addition, our selection of fresh breakfast pastries and hot breakfast sandwiches makes for the perfect beverage pairing.
PJ's Coffee carries a complete line of espresso-based beverages, flavored coffee, and award-winning Original Cold BrewTM Iced Coffee. PJ's Coffee is committed to bringing our customers the freshest coffee possible, while developing programs to ensure quality of life is improved through community initiatives and by supporting local school programs.