Barista

• Ongoing Management and leadership training opportunities
• Employee retail and shift discounts
• Prize opportunities through national contests
• Local, regional, and national awards and recognition

Phyllis Jordan, a pioneer in the coffee industry, founded PJ’s Coffee of New Orleans in 1978 and demonstrated that better beans, superior roasting techniques, and pure passion for the art of coffee making mattered. In 2008, the company was purchased by New Orleans natives and brothers, Paul, Steven, and Scott Ballard. PJ’s Coffee serves a wide variety of hot, iced, and frozen coffee beverages using only the top 1% of Arabica beans, as well as organic tea and fresh breakfast pastries.

PJ’s Original Cold Brew™ Ice Coffee is brewed daily using a special cold‑drip process that protects the flavor and strength of the beans while producing a coffee that is two‑thirds less acidic – a process and technique developed by its founder and used for more than 40 years at all PJ’s locations. Bags of whole bean coffee and single‑serve cups of PJ’s Coffee are available for sale in‑store and online.

With more than 145 operating stores, including four international locations, PJ’s Coffee continues to grow in the U.S. and abroad. For more information, visit  or follow PJ’s Coffee on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter.

The barista is responsible for being the master craftsman of all beverage and food items offered by PJ’s Coffee. They develop a positive environment for both customers and fellow staff members, all while providing consistently fast, efficient, and friendly service. The barista safeguards the brand’s reputation and integrity of the specific store, exudes impeccable customer service qualities, product knowledge, and safety practices, and demonstrates commitment to PJ’s core values and growth objectives.

• Present a positive image of PJ's customers and coworkers
• Proactively suggest new beverages, drink enhancements, snacks, and pastries to improve the overall experience and knowledge of customers
• Prepare all beverages and food to meet PJ’s Coffee specifications and customer satisfaction
• Ensure that the store offers excellent customer service, staff operation, and physical upkeep of the store
• Follow cash handling procedures accurately
• Maintain daily shift checklists and par levels to ensure the interior and exterior of the store meet sanitary, safety, and aesthetic requirements
• Alert management to operational needs, equipment failure, and necessary improvements
• Enforce and abide by company policies, procedures, and safety rules
• Attend training sessions designed to increase coffee knowledge and work skills and apply that knowledge to operations

• Barista experience is not required – training will be provided in the PJ’s ways of serving the best cup of coffee in town
• Outgoing and engaging personality
• Exceptional communication and relationship‑building skills
• Ability to multi‑task and work in a fast‑paced, team environment
• Ability to communicate through different channels, including email, phone, project management software, and conference calls

Compensation: $12.00 – $15.00 per hour

Flexible Schedules

Enjoyable Work Environment with Supportive Management

Employee Incentives

Growth Potential

"Working at PJ's makes your appreciate the existence of local, community based coffee shops. Most of the customers have been going there for years and their children follow suit. Customers feel comfortable and often end up spending a few hours or more daily at the cafe. Coworkers are trustworthy and hardworking and are all fully capable of handling a large volume of customers on their own.

The manager goes out of his way to make sure his employees are well educated about their job so as to better appreciate it."