Barista

Location: Venice, California
Start Date: December 9th, 2025

Overview: ¡Salud! is a new Latin-inspired coffee and cocktail bar seeking a skilled Barista. This role focuses on crafting high-quality coffee and tea beverages, providing excellent customer service, and contributing to a dynamic opening team.

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.

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.

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.

How to Apply

Please prepare your resume and details of your relevant experience. Submit your application for the Barista position starting December 9th, 2025.