Barista - Renton - PT

We’re excited to announce that we are hiring baristas for our new Renton location opening in May 2026!

Please note that all training prior to the opening will take place at our Hotel 116 location in Bellevue, WA.

The starting wage during training will be the Washington State minimum wage of $17.13 per hour. Once our Renton location opens and you begin working there, your pay will increase to the Renton minimum wage of $20.57 per hour.

As a Barista, you represent the Woods Coffee brand, and you’re a highly valued part of our team. Your role is essential to creating an exceptional experience for every guest that walks through our doors.

Purpose Alignment: You exemplify Woods Coffee's mission by welcoming each guest with genuine care and respect. By providing excellent service, you ensure that every guest receives exactly what they ordered, with quality and consistency. You take pride in your work, staying attentive to details while always remembering to have fun.

Availability: Consistent availability on Saturdays and Sundays is required. Please note that we are not hiring for seasonal positions at this time.

Emotional Traits:

• Optimistic
• Confident
• Enthusiastic
• Sense of humor
• Creative
• Generous
• Humble
• Honest
• Kind
• Resilient
• Empathetic
• Genuine
• Calm presence

Rational Traits:

• Strong sense of integrity
• Disciplined and organized
• Attentive and punctual
• Positive language and demeanor
• Patient and composed in challenging situations
• Selfaware and emotionally intelligent
• Deep product knowledge
• Ability to read and connect with both guests and teammates
• Graceful at upselling products and merchandise

Responsibilities:

• Adhere to Woods Coffee’s operational policies and procedures.
• Treat every guest with kindness, respect, and care.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming workspace.
• Consistently prepare highquality beverages and food items, following all recipe and presentation guidelines.
• Uphold health, safety, and sanitation standards for all products.
• Ensure regular, punctual attendance and contribute to team success.

Essential Job Functions:

• Frequently bending, stooping, standing, and walking.
• Consistently using your hands, arms, and wrists.
• Regularly lifting, pushing, and pulling items.
• Engaging with guests and teammates in close physical proximity.
• Occasionally reaching or stretching for items.
• Maintain professional and positive attitude with every guest interaction.
• Inperson attendance is required.

Compensation:

The starting wage during training will be the Washington State minimum wage of $17.13 per hour. Once our Renton location opens and you begin working there, your pay will increase to the Renton minimum wage of $20.57 per hour.

$20.57 - $21.57 per hour, plus tips after completing the training period.

Accommodations:

Woods Coffee is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance during the application process, please contact us at HR@woodscoffee.com.

All notices and correspondence related to employment, applications or accommodations should be directed to HR@woodscoffee.com.

About Woods Coffee

For over 20 years, we’ve been (just a little) obsessed with roasting delicious coffee, hand-crafting dreamy baked goods—made fresh in our scratch bakery, and, of course, creating spaces where friends can enjoy conversations in front of our cozy fireplaces. Visit any of our Pacific Northwest-inspired coffee shops throughout Western Washington, and you'll find a welcoming space that feels like a cabin in the woods