DC Barista- Chinatown
Posted 2025-04-06Summary
The Barista brings La Colombe to life by creating a world-class coffee experience. Genuinely enjoys making people happy with coffee and thrives working in a fast-paced environment. Seek opportunities to learn more about our coffee, company, and the La Colombe mission. Takes pride in being part of our team and embodies all of our One Dove principles- Kindness, Respect, Deliciousness, Efficiency, and Cleanliness.
Responsibilities
 PEOPLE: Treat others with KINDNESS & RESPECT
 Warmly welcome customers
 Build relationships with repeat customers
 Take the time to determine customers' coffee needs and interests and offer La Colombe products
 Respect differences of others even when their values and ideas contrast with our own
 Find opportunities to lead with kindness
 Seek to understand others
 Work cooperatively with others on the team and with leadership
 Communicate positively and professionally
 When respect or safety is at stake, reach out to leadership or the people team to seek resolution
 PRODUCT: Deliver DELICIOUSNESS with EFFICIENCY
 Display a graceful sense of urgency in completing tasks
 Consistently meet La Colombe product recipes and quality standards
 Serve quality beverages in a timely and engaging manner
 Record and accurately process purchases using the POS system, collect and process payments, apply discounts according to La Colombe standards
 Work with cafe leadership and technical department to help administer quality control
 Complete required training in a timely manner
 Coach fellow baristas on our quality and expectations
 PLACE: Demonstrate cafe pride by making CLEANLINESS and safety a priority
 Work cleanly and safely. Handle hot beverages with care
 Clean coffee grinder, brewer, and espresso machines
 Organize products on our shelves and restock as necessary
 Actively identify any additional safety hazards and escalate to Cafe Leadership
 Complete opening and closing tasks and checklists
 Participate in weekly, monthly and quarterly deep cleans of the cafe
 Proactively maintain and improve the appearance of the Cafe and coffee bar.
 Sanitize and clean the cafe area as needed throughout the shift
Requirements
 People skills: Dealing with the public and team proactively, professionally, and positively.
 Able to lift 40 lbs or more
 Able to stand for long periods of time
 Frequently required to use hands
 Basic understanding of computer POS Systems
 Ownership: Takes initiative, personally drives & takes pride in La Colombe. CARES
About Us
La Colombe is a leading coffee roaster in pursuit of excellent coffee for all since its inception in 1994. Through ethical trade with growers, advocating for equity, and empowering their communities, La Colombe continues to be a pioneer and raises the standards for outstanding quality coffee. The brand is known for providing beloved signature blends, exceptional single-origin coffees, and the world's first-ever textured canned cold latte. La Colombe operates 32 cafés across Philadelphia, New York, Chicago, Boston, Los Angeles, Austin, and Washington, D.C. La Colombe's celebrated coffees are also available in cafe´s, hotels, restaurants and retailers worldwide. In 2023, La Colombe was acquired by Chobani, a next-generation food and beverage company on a mission to make nutritious food accessible to all.
For more information on La Colombe, visit www.lacolombe.com.
Chobani is an equal opportunity employer. Chobani will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on any basis including, but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, military and/or veteran status, marital status, predisposing genetic characteristics and genetic information, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws.
Compensation Range: $20.00/hour
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