Union Barista

About Caffe Ladro:

Caffe Ladro opened our first location on Upper Queen Anne in 1994. Italian for "Coffee Thief", we opened up right next to Starbucks intending to pinch their customers with the best Seattle coffee and staff we could find.

Now a Seattle coffee institution, Caffe Ladro has eighteen locations (and counting!) in and around Seattle. Each cafe maintains our superb Seattle coffee, signature friendly atmosphere, and freshly baked goods made by our own in-house bakery.

Position Summary:

Make great coffee to Ladro standards, continually develop barista skills and coffee palate, serve great pastries, and provide excellent customer service to customers. Show up reliably and on time for shifts, which will be at varied times and may include early mornings and/or late nights. Have fun at work, enjoy a fast-paced environment, and keep busy. Engage in once-a-month cuppings, tastings, and improve your overall coffee knowledge with new single origin coffees and blends. Show off your artistic prowess by learning latte art!

Duties:

• Make great coffee
• Enjoy interacting with customers and co-workers
• Perform basic cash-handling
• Open and/or close the store regularly
• Cleaning all areas of the café including restrooms and outside areas
• Stock and monitor inventory
• Document and minimize waste
• Clock in/out and report tips accurately
• Cover at other locations when needed
• Attend and participate in regular staff meetings and monthly coffee cuppings

Qualifications/Job Requirements:

• Previous coffee and/or retail experience preferred
• Successful completion of the initial barista training program
• Ability to stand for long periods of time, perform tasks requiring manual dexterity and lift up to 40 pounds.
• Willingness and ability to cover shifts occasionally
• Possess basic math/cash handling skills
• Outgoing friendly attitude
• Desire to interact with customers