Back of House Specialist

Description

Our Primary Goal:
At La La Reserve, our mission is to become the best coffee shop in America. We pursue this through unwavering discipline, intentional craftsmanship, and Michelin star quality in every detail of our hospitality, environment, and culture. Every role in this House exists to protect, elevate, and express the highest standard of coffee excellence. The Pursuit of Perfect:
At La La Reserve, we believe that excellence whispers. Our craft begins with one perfect cup, one size, one proportion, one expression of balance. Every movement is measured, every detail intentional. The temperature of the milk, the weight of the vessel, the line of the pour—each element exists in harmony, refined until nothing can be added or taken away. We are artisans of quiet perfection, a team devoted to mastery, grounded in knowledge, humility, and care.

Every drink tells its story, from the origin of its beans to the soul of its creation. Behind every cup lives discipline, devotion, and a reverence for the ingredient itself. La La Reserve is not a café. It is a sanctuary of precision, where craftsmanship meets poetry and every sip reveals the beauty of restraint. Our pursuit is simple yet endless: to create the Michelin-star experience of coffee, where every detail is divine and every cup perfection.

Back of House Specialists are the foundation of our Reserve locations. As the BOH, you bring mastery, organization, and discipline to every element of our culinary preparation. You are responsible for crafting all prep with exacting precision, ensuring that every sauce, syrup, garnish, and component reflects Michelin-level execution. With a deep respect for recipe integrity, you transform raw ingredients into refined elements that elevate every beverage and dish we serve.

Through consistency, focus, and technical excellence, you create the quiet magic behind the scenes that allows our baristas and culinary team to deliver an unparalleled Reserve experience. Your work is intentional, thoughtful, and essential setting the standard for excellence in every cup and every plate.

• Execute all prep recipes with Michelin-level precision, discipline, and consistency.
• Uphold complete mastery over all Reserve recipes, ingredients, and production techniques.
• Measure, scale, and batch ingredients with exact accuracy—never deviating from standards.
• Maintain impeccable organization, cleanliness, and labeling systems throughout all prep spaces.
• Perform quality checks on flavors, textures, freshness, and consistency for every batch produced.
• Adhere strictly to food safety, sanitation, and storage protocols, including FIFO and date labeling.
• Maintain a deep understanding of ingredient behavior, preparation methods, and desired outcomes.
• Ensure prep levels support daily service needs and anticipate par levels with foresight and discipline.
• Communicate ingredient shortages, equipment issues, or prep concerns proactively.
• Operate all kitchen equipment safely and skillfully, including knives, mixers, immersion blenders, ovens, and more.
• Support culinary and FOH teams during high-volume periods to ensure smooth service execution.
• Maintain a refined aesthetic in all prep organization—clean lines, intentional placement, and structured systems.
• Protect the integrity of the Reserve program through discipline, consistency, and craftsmanship.
• Collaborate with leadership on new recipe rollouts, refinements, and training needs.
• Uphold La La Reserve standards in every detail, ensuring each prepared component is worthy of the House.

• 2–4+ years of professional kitchen experience; fine dining or Michelin-level experience strongly preferred
• Strong mastery of prep execution, scaling, batching, and culinary techniques
• Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to maintain consistency across all products
• Ability to follow recipes with precision and discipline
• High standards for cleanliness, organization, and mise en place
• Serv Safe certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Willingness to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as required

• Prolonged periods of standing may be required
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Ability to work in varied environmental conditions, including exposure to hot and cold temperatures

• La La Land offers competitive pay, health insurance, annual food & beverage allowance, and company discounts of 30%
• A job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
• All candidate information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
• Pay Rate: $21.65 an hour + tips