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Good Trade Co. is a social enterprise coffee company that works directly with farmers and their communities in rural Colombia. We''re looking for the world''s best people-person/coffee-addict to add to our team. As a Barista you will be the helpful and joyful face of our company. Job Type: Permanent Part-time (weekend availability is important) Compensation: $16.05 per hour + tips Working Conditions: We are hiring baristas with the flexibility to work at these 2 locations 750 square foot coffee shop with 1-2 coworkers in the trendy neighborhood of Kensington 100 square foot coffee stand with 1 coworker in a delicious-smelling farmer''s market in Ramsay Successful Candidates look like this... You are a kind and caring communicator who is excited about engaging customers You are passionate about supporting farmers experiencing marginalization You have a genuine desire to improve - in everything from customer services skills to sales skills, barista skills and coffee industry knowledge You are nimble and love to work in a resultsdriven organization that tests everything You love collaborating and having fun doing it - the idea of working with others towards a common goal is everything You embody the intangible skills: work ethic, punctuality, energy, attitude, learning from feedback and going the extra mile The Role and Responsibilities... Educate Customers Share Good Trade''s origin story and the social impact we''re making. Teach customers about coffee (growing, production, roasting, and brew methods) Customer Experience Take orders from customers in a welcoming and engaging way Enter orders accurately into a user-friendly Point of Sale software Up-sell and share special promotions to hit daily and weekly sales goals Ensure every customer understands our story and why we exist Prepare and Serve Coffee Create specialty coffee items (pull espresso shots, texture milk, etc.) Consistently make high quality drinks Care for the Shop Keep the coffee shop welcoming and approachable through cleanliness Organize displays of products to intrigue customers and inspire sales Clean and care for equipment and furniture by following cleaning schedules What you bring... 1-2 years of experience as a Barista in a Third Wave specialty coffee shop Basic knowledge of the coffee process (farming, preparing, roasting, distribution) Excellent computer skills (we heavily rely on the ''cloud'' such as the Google Suite of software) Must be able to perform the physical aspects of the job such as standing for long periods, building displays and lifting up to 30 pounds Job Types: Part-time, Permanent Pay: From $16.05 per hour Expected hours: 15 20 per week Benefits: Discounted or free food Store discount Application question(s): This position will require you to work at 2 locations: Kensington and the Crossroads Farmer''s Market. Can you commit to working a mixed schedule between these 2 locations? Experience: Third Wave Barista: 2 years (required) Work Location: In person