Full-time Barista

We are looking for an experienced barista to join our new team. Our mission at Kohiko is to bring Japanese Hospitality to the Houston coffee community while serving high-quality speciality coffee.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and serve a variety of coffee drinks & teas to the Kohiko standard and recipes
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace, including cleaning equipment and utensils
• Take customer orders accurately and efficiently using a cash register or POS system
• Provide friendly and attentive customer service to enhance the overall experience
• Handle food items such as pastries or light snacks as needed
• Make homemade syrups, and more preparation duties
• Additional duties may be required

Qualifications:

• 2+ years working as a barista focused on hospitality & friendly warm service
• Knowledge of specialty coffee and experience in specialty coffee
• Guest-centric attitude and perspective
• Experience using POS systems
• Strong customer service skills with the ability to engage with guests in a hospitable manner
• Food Handler's Certification & knowledge of food safety practices and procedures
• Able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high level of hospitality and care to specialty craft coffees
• Familiarity with executing several specialty coffee recipes
• Experienced with specialty coffee pour overs, milk textures, and flavor profiles

Benefits

• Health, Vision, and Dental insurance available for full-time employees
• Free shift drinks, discounted drinks on off-days
• Additional benefits may be added in the future
• Pay starts is $10/hr plus tips (most baristas are averaging $18.50 - $21 per hour including tips)

Pay: From $10.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid training
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• What is your favorite part of working as a barista?
• Are you available to work Friday, Saturday, and Sundays? This full time position will be over the weekend and 1-2 week day shifts.

License/Certification:

• Food Handler Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person