Barista Job Description

Barista Pepita Coffee Co.

December 2, 2024

Who We Are: A café nestled inside Lamplighter Brewing Company’s front taproom, located in downtown Cambridge, and focused on quality, creativity, community, and craft. Our products include espresso-based drinks, coffee, tea, and other specialty beverages, as well as a full breakfast and lunch quick-service menu. We never shy away from fun twists on traditional drinks, unique flavors, and we’re a collaborative, passionate, and fun-loving team.

The Position: Baristas are responsible for making and serving all coffee drinks, interacting with patrons, taking orders, and occasionally running food / drink to customers. Baristas should be able to assess customers’ needs, preferences, and allergies and make recommendations from the Pepita menu.

Baristas are also responsible for managing the register, bussing tables, and keeping the space clean and organized. New baristas will be trained to have a solid knowledge of coffee production and roasting, introductory knowledge of beer and the brewing process, and a complete understanding of Lamplighter and Pepita’s history, operations, policies and procedures. Qualified Baristas may be promoted to Lead Baristas, and / or train on brewing cold brew depending on position availability.

• No experience required

● Starting Wage: $12/hr + tips (~$24/hr expected total wage)

Start Date: Flexible. Part-Time position, must be available weekends

Application Instructions: Please send a resume, contact info, and a cover letter introducing yourself to jobs@pepitacoffee.com

Hiring Mission: Lamplighter + Pepita are committed to being equal opportunity employers at all levels of our organization.

It is our mission to:

● Hire passionate and innovative individuals with a diverse set of backgrounds and experiences and a shared enthusiasm for hospitality, coffee, beer, and brewing

● Create a work atmosphere that fosters teamwork, creativity, quality, respect, fun, and love of learning while staying conscious of long-term community goals

● Communicate in a fair, respectful, and candid manner with all the employees and customers that comprise our community Other questions, concerns, or comments? Reach us at jobs@lamplighterbrewing.com

● Encourage participation in regular company and community activities that provide opportunity for personal and professional growth

● Accept responsibility for promoting ethical and legal conduct in personal and business practices

● Commit to acting openly, equitably, and consistently in our pursuit of quality product and creating a community “third space”