We’re hiring a few new teammates to join our cafe staff/barista team at our seasonal counter-service farm-to-table cafe & coffee bar. Café 108° serves visitors coming to a beloved and historic hot spring daytime resort from May through September. We’re looking to fill these positions as soon as possible–ideally all will be hired by the end of April and starting in the first half of May. (For one or two last spots we may still be hiring into late May–with a start date at the absolute latest of mid-June. If our website still lists this position it remains open and we encourage all qualified applicants to apply.)

This position can be part-time with a minimum of one (1) shift day/week, however, qualified candidates desiring more hours can work a full-time schedule. The available shifts largely fall on Tuesdays-Sundays, but those who can consistently work either Saturdays or Sundays, or both, from May through to the end of September will enjoy shift priority as well as the most robust tips. (If desired, qualified applicants may additionally apply for positions/shifts in other spheres–e.g. Gate Guardian, Lifeguardian, etc. Most, but not all, of our staff enjoy working multiple spheres, both to build a personalized position/custom schedule, and to support overall team resiliency and cohesion.)

Those with a love of food & people, farm-to-table culinary arts, regenerative farming, and eating organically for the health of our bodies and planet will find themselves the strongest match for our small-team culture co-creating healthy, pleasurable, nourishing and inclusive experiences. Our ideal cafe staff/barista candidate is also someone who is excited to grow with our organization by returning to work at Café 108° season after season building upon their expertise and experience, and, if desired, taking on greater responsibility and seniority with each passing year. 

Position Summary

Our cafe staff/baristas help to coordinate and implement all aspects of our cafe, working closely with our Cafe Manager and other staff/stewards in a variety of tasks including: preparing, plating and serving all food and drinks, as well as bussing, dishwashing, cleaning and resetting tables/service areas, tracking & restocking supplies, cashiering, greeting customers, and answering guest questions. Speed, accuracy, stamina, an optimistic attitude and stellar customer service/communication skills are required.

Candidates ideally have some culinary, restaurant, catering, barista and/or commercial food experience and would love to grow their skills helping to run an entire food service operation from start to finish. If you don’t yet have significant food service experience but are extremely capable and can show a solid organizational track record in other applicable fields, we are willing to train. 

For this position you must be a self-starter with excellent and consistent attention to detail, organizational integrity and emotional maturity, as well as possess a steadfast fervor for cleanliness. Additional plusses include being intrinsically motivated to seek out new and creative ways for improving the multiple bottom lines we value & track–be it the holistic experience of guests and staff, our work flows, or our social, ecological & economic impacts. Candidates bilingual in Spanish are also a huge plus!

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist with all aspects of cafe work, including: preparing, plating and serving all food and drinks, bussing, dishwashing, cleaning and resetting tables/service areas, tracking & restocking supplies, cashiering, greeting customers, and answering guest questions
• Participate in occasional cafe meetings/trainings
• Participate in occasional catering events for groups and special programs

Required Qualifications

• Some experience in a food service (e.g. cafe, coffee bar, kitchen, catering or similar) expected
• Ability to strictly and consistently adhere to health department standards, regulations & cleanliness
• Possess valid food handler's certification or willing to become (re)certified within 2 weeks of starting date as a condition of employment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (fluency in Spanish a huge plus)
• Confident, self-motivated and self-managing with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Commitment to sustainable organic foods, passion for healthy eating and regenerative farming movement and enthusiasm for our Morton's mission to create just and sustainable communities in service to the healing of ourselves and our planet
• Computer and software/tech literacy, especially Google Docs & Sheets
• Ability to lift 30+ pounds
• Valid CA Driver’s License, operating motor vehicle, active car insurance, and proven track record of operating a vehicle safely–part of this job may include pick-ups from various local producers. We reimburse for mileage at the federal rate when using your own vehicle for work purposes.

Reciprocity

Compensation is $18-20/hour DOE, plus tips, which on average brings it to a total of ~$19-25/hour. In addition to wages + tips, staff enjoy a complimentary shift meal from our cafe each day worked, as well as optional espresso/tea/cold drinks and ice cream treats. Additionally, staff in good standing are offered complimentary Guest Passes for friends/family, and full-time staff with their own family may qualify to receive Season Passes for their family. Lastly, there are occasional training or enrichment opportunities offered for professional development as well.