Part-Time Community Barista, Salesforce Tower

About Us

At WeWork, we provide inspiring and flexible workplace solutions to help businesses - small, medium or large - thrive in more than 150 cities globally. The future of work is happening right now, and we are leading this moment. United by a common purpose, here we will empower tomorrow’s world at work. Join us on our journey as we give our members the freedom and support to push boundaries in their industries, and work to redefine our own. 

Position Goals & Objectives

• End to end operation of the Fiction Coffee Espresso Bar at WeWork-Salesforce Tower in San Francisco, CA.

• Provide an outstanding service and experience for WeWork members, guests and WeWork corporate employees.

• Create an engaging environment on the main Community floor; focus on building relationships with our members and connecting them through delicious coffee beverages!

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Duties & Responsibilities:

• Daily operation of the Espresso Bar (Working Shift: Monday-Thursday; 7:30am-3:00p) as the sole Barista during this time.

• Prepare coffee and espresso drinks by following prescribed recipes and preparation techniques for espresso-based drinks and other offerings. 

• Educates customers by presenting and explaining the coffee drink menu; answering questions.

• Improves quality results by studying, evaluating, and redesigning processes; implementing changes; maintaining and improving the appearance of the store and coffee bar.

• Maintains a safe and healthy work environment by following organization standards and sanitation regulations.

• Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.

• Maintains a clean and well-stocked coffee bar at all times.

• Maintains inventories by replenishing coffee bean supply; stocking coffee brewing equipment; maintaining supplies, and any other amenities for the coffee bar.

• Provide support when needed to the other community team members at or near the main community front desk.  This may include welcoming members with warmth to the space outside of the coffee bar and providing help with any needs.

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Skills:

• Verbal communication

• Member-focused hospitality mindset

• Basic food safety and sanitation training

• Action oriented

• Self-starter

• Organization

• Experience with POS system (Square POS used)

• Inventory Management and Ordering through approved WeWork Vendor partnerships and processes.

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Experience and Requirements:

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent. 

• 1+ year of post High School education preferred

• 1+ years experience as a Barista

• 2+ years of equivalent experience in a restaurant/ hospitality environment.

• Up to date Food handler certificate 

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Our barista position is a dynamic one! Below we’ve mapped out the physical demands that are essential to the role:

• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time. You’re on your feet the majority of the day, whether you are standing behind the bar pulling shots or moving inventory from storage to behind the coffee bar.

• Use of hands to reach, grip, turn and perform precision work. You’re using your hands to operate a beautiful espresso machine, pour delicious pour overs, and operate the POS (among other responsibilities).

• As needed squat, bend, twist and reach for items below waist level or above shoulders. For example, you may have to bend down or reach up to grab cups and towels.

• Ability to lift, push/pull, carry and/or move up to 50 pounds. For example, you’ll be handling bags of coffee beans, coffee kegs, crates of milk, as well as some dish and trash bins.

• Ability to smell and taste. You’re tasting and smelling coffee, helping ensure quality control for each cup.

• Ability to listen and speak. You’re listening and speaking with our members, employees, and guests to guide and create experiences that fit into our own greater hospitality scope.​

Compensation & Benefits

Base Pay: $20 per hour + tips

Incentive Compensation: WeWork employees are eligible to participate in an incentive plan specific to their role. Your recruiter will detail what incentive plan is applicable to this specific role. WeWork incentive plans are subject to the terms of the applicable incentive compensation plan, which will be made available to you after commencing employment. WeWork reserves the right to amend its incentive plans, and nothing in this job requisition o