Join Our Cafe Team at ¡Salud! - Lead and Associate Baristas/Cafe Staff (Venice)

About This Job

¡Salud! is a new coffee and cocktail bar with a Latin-inspired theme, set to launch in Venice, California.

Start Date: December 9th, 2025

Barista Responsibilities

• Calibrating and crafting coffee and tea beverages in line with ¡Salud!\'s established recipes.
• Preparing house-made syrups and tonics in advance.
• Creating drinks with both efficiency and professional skill.
• Processing customer orders using the Toast point-of-sale system.
• Providing friendly and welcoming service to all patrons.

Compensation and Benefits

• Pay is an hourly wage determined by experience, supplemented by a shared daily tip pool.
• Complimentary coffee and tea.
• Staff meal provided, along with discounts on food items.

Requirements

• A genuine desire to advance your understanding of specialty coffee and guest service.
• Excellent verbal and interpersonal communication abilities.
• Strong organizational skills, including follow-through, scheduling, and attention to detail.
• Must possess a current California ServSafe certification.
• Availability for morning, afternoon, and weekend shifts.
• Ability to work independently when necessary, while also being receptive to guidance and asking questions.

Ideal Candidate Qualifications

• Willingness to assist with cashier duties, table service, and food running.
• A refined coffee palate and proficiency in adjusting extraction for various brewing techniques.
• Background in sales and high-volume operational settings.
• Previous experience in other hospitality or service industry roles.
• Experience with home brewing and developing recipes using alternative ingredients.
• Experience in coaching others to improve their coffee and tea brewing skills.