Barista

Wow, thank you so much for your interest in being our Lead Barista at The Patagonia Lumber Co. Beer & Wine Bar!

This is a huge job, one that we as owners take incredibly seriously. Thank you for your time & energy, we really appreciate it!

Applying for this position is pretty painless:

  • Email the following information to info@patagonialumberco.com:

    • Your answers to the below questions

    • Resume

    • 2 letters of recommendation + 3 references

Responsibilities of PLC Barista:

  • Promotes coffee consumption by educating customers; selling coffee accessories, and supplies; preparing and serving a variety of coffee drinks.

  • Welcomes customers by determining their coffee interests and needs.

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

  • Sells coffees by explaining the differences in coffee beans.

  • Prepares and sells coffee drinks by following prescribed recipes and preparation techniques for coffee drinks, such as, espresso, espresso lungo, caffe latte, and cappuccino.

  • Generates revenues by attracting new customers; defining new and expanded services and products.

  • Maintains inventories by replenishing coffee bean supply; stocking coffee brewing equipment; maintaining supplies for coffee bar.

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

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

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

  • Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading coffee, retail trade, and food service publications; maintaining personal networks.

  • Enhances coffee shop reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

  • Committed to work weekends, holidays, etc.

Barista Qualifications / Skills:

  • Listening

  • Verbal communication

  • Customer focus

  • Customer service

  • Basic safety

  • People skills

  • Action oriented

  • Self motivated

  • Organization

  • Selling to customer needs

  • Attendance

  • Client relationships

Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements

  • Prior cafe of coffee shop experience is a plus!

  • Education, training, certificates, or experience may be required.

  • Familiarity with telephone, office, and point-of-sale software

  • Meets state minimum age to serve alcohol as we might need you to bartend from time to time!

  • Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

  • Positive, engaging personality, and professional appearance.

  • Basic math and computer skills.

  • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.

  • Strong task and time management abilities.

  • Eye for detail.

  • Ability to stand, walk, bend, etc for extended periods, and lift up to 25 lbs.

Questions for you to answer & email to us:

  • What makes you most excited about this job?!

  • Have you worked in the beer & wine industry before? If yes, in what capacity.

  • Have you worked in the coffee industry before? If yes, please explain more.

  • Tell us about your communication skills.

  • Do you enjoy pushing your limits and working hard? If yes, tell us more!

  • Do you like beer? What are some of your favorites?

  • Do you like wine? What are you some of your favorites? What do you know about Arizona wine country?

  • Do you like coffee? If yes, how do you brew your coffee in the morning?

  • What is the most challenging job you’ve ever had & why?

  • What is the most fulfilling job you’ve had & why?

  • We aren’t interested in hiring ‘just anyone’. Please share with us some of your unique characteristics.

  • We are opening this bar on October 1st. Can you commit to being in Patagonia all settled in by September 20th?