Barista - San Francisco

Barista – San Francisco

Join Blue Bottle Coffee as a Barista in San Francisco. At Blue Bottle, our mission is to connect the world to delicious coffee while building a sustainable future for our people, company, and planet.

At Blue Bottle Coffee, a Barista is someone passionate about coffee, culinary items, sustainability, and creating incredible guest experiences grounded in care and respect. We invite you to grow as a team member and create community through coffee with us.

• Deliver exceptional hospitality to our guests, teammates, and vendors.
• Make and serve a selection of beverages with various brewing methods.
• Prepare and serve food.
• Stay knowledgeable about current beverage and food offerings; continually cultivate curiosity through tastings, cuppings, and trainings.
• Regularly taste Blue Bottle beverages to ensure quality, uphold standards, and develop your palate.
• Create community by sharing your joy and knowledge of coffee with guests, and inspire teammates to do the same.
• Support the team with tasks that keep the café running smoothly—cleaning, washing dishes, sweeping, dusting, mopping, organizing condiment stations, and taking out trash.
• Be passionate about sustainability and help achieve company‑wide goals.
• Uphold all health, food safety, and safety guidelines.
• Promote a safe and respectful working environment.
• Complete Blue Bottle Academy training and 90‑day validation post‑hire.

• Searching for a career in food and beverage with a dynamic, growing company.
• Passionate about coffee, food, and inclusive hospitality experiences.
• Reliable and consistent; punctual and brings an A‑game.
• Thoughtful and able to anticipate guests’ needs.
• Obsessed with details, honing craft and understanding the nourishing powers of each cup and plate.
• Excited about new experiences and possesses a can‑do attitude.
• Eligible to work in the United States and 18 years of age or older.
• Existing Food Handler’s Certification required for the state of work, or will obtain within 30 days post‑hire.
• Basic math and computer skills.
• Flexible schedule; available to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage starting on day one.
• Best‑in‑class coffee training and continuing education.
• Free membership in the Specialty Coffee Association of America and discounts on events.
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid time off & paid volunteer hours.
• 50% discount on all products, both online and in‑cafe.
• 2 free drinks during shifts for team members.
• Flexible spending account & commuter benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program.

• Stand and walk for long periods; on feet majority of day.
• Use hands for precision work—operate espresso machines, pour overs, register.
• Squat, bend, twist, and reach for items below waist or above shoulders.
• Lift, push/pull, carry up to 50 lbs.
• Climb ladders, stairs, ramps as needed.
• Smell and taste for quality control.
• Listen and speak with guests.

$20.07 per hour plus tips averaging $5‑$9 per shift hour.

Blue Bottle is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value an open mind, dedication to work, and a collaborative spirit. We hire based on qualifications, business needs, and applicant suitability. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind in the hiring process or workplace. We comply with the ADA and provide reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees. We may refuse to hire relatives of present employees to avoid potential conflicts of interest.

We consider employment‑qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. We participate in E‑Verify. AI tools may be used to support parts of the hiring process but final decisions are made by humans.