• Minimum 1 year working in a coffee shop. This includes working on bar pulling shots, executing latte art and regularly interacting with customers.

• Having some general knowledge of specialty coffee – i.e. producers, origins, processing methods, varietals, profiles, brewing styles, extraction, roasters.

• Live nearby and/or willing to relocate to the area.

• Have availability to start training by the second week in April.

• Love hospitality, problem-solving & being a team player.
  

Baristas at Bad Mother are generally self-managed. Once training is completed, the barista will be responsible for opening or closing the coffee shop solo. During peak hours, there is overlap with 1-2 other baristas on the shift.

Primary tasks include:

• Always showing up on time with a positive attitude.

• Ensuring espresso is dialed in consistently based on recipes & proper taste.

• Following recipes for pourovers and menu of coffee drinks and teas.

• Prepping and handling food.

• Working collaboratively with other team members.

• Great verbal communication skills and staying tuned in to the team’s Slack.

• Keeping morale high and customers happy.