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FULL TIME Experienced Barista

Full-time
Rate of pay$23 - 26 per hour

JOIN OUR #DERUCREW! HIRING FULL TIME FOH BARISTAS!

**Seeking individuals who are available long-term instead of summer seasonal hires**


We are a team who care and enjoy working hard each day to create meaningful and delicious experiences for our guests! DERU Market is a chef owned neighborhood eatery in Kirkland. We are passionate about cooking from scratch with amazing local and organic ingredients along with providing an excellent experience for our guests! We are always looking for high energy individuals who love crafting delicious quality drinks (expresso, coffee, tea, non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages) in a high volume environment!

 


Position Pay: The overall hourly pay for this position is $22 - $25 per hour

-This average rate includes an hourly base rate of $16.28 plus expected hourly tips


FOH Position: Hiring baristas (must have 1-2yrs experience of craft coffee experience); however, this individual will be expected to work / cross-train in other positions (see below) in a casual, fast paced Takeaway and Dine In environment.

• Runners and Bussers

• Host and Cashiers

• Takeaway Staff

• Phone Sales


Schedule Availability: This position includes early mornings and late evenings shifts along with weekend availability is a must. Seeking individuals who are available long-term instead of summer seasonal hires.


Please include a brief story of one of your favorite dining memories in your application! *Applications without this will not be considered.*


THE ROLE - PERFORMANCE EXPECTATION / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provides generous hospitality to our guests and team members by making eye contact and greeting them enthusiastically

• Crafting and presenting high quality espresso drinks in accordance to Victrola Roaster's training and dial in parameters

• Confident understanding of milk steaming for different espresso drinks and basic latte art for our hot drinks at DERU

• Thorough understanding of the ingredients in our products and can confidently explain the food and beverage menu

• Successful completion of opening, restocking and closing duties for the barista station with high attention to detail

• Answering phones and graciously receiving orders from our guests via the POS System

• Champions the cleanliness and organization of work spaces and our dining room

• Assists with replenishing products and dry good supplies at DERU

• Thorough understanding of touch-screen POS order system

• Answers guest questions or asks for assistance if needed

• Treats customers and team with courtesy and respect

• Positively responds to direction and requests

• Participates in training and attends classes

• Stays productive during slow peak times


WHAT A SUCCESSFUL #DERUCREW LOOKS LIKE: 

• Reputation for giving an excellent guest experience to all our guests at DERU

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced and multi-faceted environment 

• Exudes contagious energy, enthusiasm, stamina and calm

• Ability to handle multiple tasks at one time with ease

• Good problem solving and interpersonal skills

• Work independently and as a team member

• Professional communication with others

• Maintains a high energy for entire shift

• Eagerness to learn and grow each day

• Work on your feet & lift heavy loads (25lb+)


DESIRED PERSONAL TRAITS OF #DERUCREW:

• Takes responsibility for the effectiveness of their training and advocates for support

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with their team and leadership

• Comfortable giving and receiving feedback in interest of continuous improvement

• Integrity, honesty and discretion, sometime who earns and maintains trust

• High energy, fun and caring individual who loves making people's day


THE FUN BENEFITS:

• Fun, positive community of like-minded people

• Health benefits for full-time team members 

• Sustainable, flexible weekly schedule

• 50% employee food discount  

• Paid sick leave


WHAT IS DERU'S HIRING PROCESS:

• You will receive an automated email and text when your application is submitted, confirming that it has been received. Within one to two weeks, you will hear if you have been selected for a phone interview with our restaurant manager. After the phone interview, you will hear within a week if you have been selected to come in for an in person working interview at DERU Market!


We look forward to meeting you!! 


**No drop ins, please. Apply online. Individuals with no weekday availability will not be considered!**

DERU Market - Kirkland, WA

723 9th Ave, Kirkland, WA, 98033
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