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We are looking for a self-motivated Barista that is committed to providing the best coffee to the people we care about and serve! This is a part-time position, regularly working on Saturdays, and preferably Wednesdays/Fridays at our Seward Café, located on the West Side of Grand Rapids.
We are looking for a self-motivated Barista that is committed to providing the best coffee to the people we care about and serve! This is a part-time position, regularly working on Saturdays, and preferably Wednesdays/Fridays at our Seward Café, located on the West Side of Grand Rapids.
IN A NUTSHELL
- What You’ll Make: $16-$18/hr ($12 Hour + Tips. Tips average $4-$6 Per Hour)
- What You Will Do: Serve excellent coffee for the vibrant West Side Community.
- Perfect Ingredients for Success: Must be available to work regularly on Saturdays. Preferred open availability on Wednesday/Friday as well. Great customer service skills, and curiosity about the coffee industry. A high school diploma or GED is also required. Prior Barista experience is preferred, but not required.
THE DAILY GRIND
A few more details on what you can expect in the day-to-day of this role:
- Part-time role.
- Provide exceptional customer experiences.
- Craft the perfect beverage.
- Assist with retail inventory.
- Fulfill customer orders in person and over the phone.
- Manage financial transactions.
- A passion for the coffee industry is a must! We will even provide you with free drinks to keep you energized.
WHAT’S IN YOUR CUP
These are the qualifications we are looking for:
- 1 Years of Experience in the Specialty Coffee Industry preferred. (Coffee experience is a plus, but not required)
- 1 Year of Customer Service Experience
- Professional Certification (Barista Guild of America, etc.) Encouraged.
- Specialized Interest in Specialty Coffee, Food Service and the Hospitality Industry.
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Strong sense of ambition.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to work both independently and in a team setting.
- Ability to provide exceptional customer experiences.
THIS IS HOW WE BREW IT
What Makes Ferris different? We would love to tell you!
At Ferris, we’re on a mission to create moments of joy through the products we make and the people we serve. For 100 years, we’ve been able to adapt and grow our business of roasting both coffee and nuts on the West Side of Grand Rapids. The Ferris Team is composed of a variety of team members of baristas, roasters, administration, quality, production, and more.
- In-house education: No coffee experience? We can teach you! Our education is so spectacular that cafés from all over the United States will send their team to Ferris so we can get them trained. Not only will we teach you how to work behind a coffee bar, you’ll also be taught in-depth about coffee taste characteristics, origin differences, and technical understanding from farm to cup.
- We roast the coffee ourselves: We are proud to be a specialty coffee roaster. What this means is that we ethically source coffee and build lasting relationships with farmers all over the world. Then, we roast the coffee at our headquarters on Seward Ave. This means you get coffee straight from the source, and you can be confident you are only serving the best coffee. Fun Fact: Our coffee can be found in grocery stores all over the United States.
- A Great Place to Work (And the award to prove it): We are proud to say we were voted one of West Michigan’s 2023 Best & Brightest Companies to work for!
SIGNATURE PERKS
A few more reasons we know you will love it here:
- Save for your future: 401K + Company Match.
- Time + Half on Holidays.
- Huge Discounts at retail locations (+ Free Coffee!).
- Company Funded short-term counseling for employees + Households.
- Adaptable schedules to fit your lifestyle. We know you live a full life!
- Amazing education.
Physical Demands & Work Environment
Regular attendance is an essential requirement of the position as this employee must receive orders and serve guests in our café environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The position involves sitting, walking and lifting less than 25 pounds frequently and up to 60 pounds on occasion. The employee is required to taste/smell and makes necessary analysis of product based on taste/smell. Regular attendance is an essential requirement of the job. This position involves exposure to potential allergens.
EEO Statement
Ferris Coffee & Nut Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment, and we are committed to equal employment opportunities for all. At Ferris Coffee & Nut Company., our objective is always to provide quality products, services and experiences. We fully recognize that building a diverse team continuously drives that objective forward. Employment decisions are made based on business need, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, protected genetic information, height, weight, marital status or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
