JOB DESCRIPTION · BARISTA
Barista job description template
Barista station standards and a cafe-ready job description template. Baristas own drink quality and speed: espresso standards, milk texture, register accuracy, and keeping the bar clean when the line wraps.
Core duties
- Pull espresso and steam milk to house standards
- Run register / POS and handle cash accurately
- Restock pastry, cups, and bar mise during rush
- Maintain cleanliness and milk/waste discipline
- Explain menu items and allergens clearly
Skills that matter
- Espresso fundamentals (or willingness to train to standard)
- POS and cash accuracy
- Rush-hour multitasking
- Shows up on time and communicates when they cannot
- Stays calm when the floor or kitchen peaks
- Takes feedback without getting defensive
Sample barista job posting
Copy, then customize pay, schedule, and concept details before you publish.
Hiring baristas who care about the drink in the cup and the person in line. You will run bar and register, keep standards when we peak, and leave the station clean.
Cafe experience preferred; we train our recipes. Early shifts and weekends are part of the job.
Hourly pay; tips if applicable. Tell us your strongest dayparts.
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Frequently asked
- What belongs in a barista job description?
- Dayparts, tip policy, whether you train espresso, and volume expectations. “Passion for coffee” alone is not a requirement.
- Barista vs cashier?
- If the role is mostly register, say so. Do not advertise barista if they never touch the machine.
- Should I require latte art?
- Only if you grade it. Otherwise list it as a plus.