Barista – San Mateo

Job overview

The Barista – San Mateo role is onsite in San Mateo, California. Compensation is $20.32 per hour plus tips averaging approximately $5–$9 per shift hour. Blue Bottle Coffee’s mission is to connect people to delicious coffee while investing in a sustainable future. The barista prepares and serves beverages and food while creating welcoming guest experiences. The role also supports cafe operations, maintains product quality and safety standards, and shares coffee knowledge with guests and teammates.

What you'll do

• Provide hospitality to guests, teammates, vendors, and suppliers
• prepare and serve beverages using different brewing methods and prepare food
• stay informed about offerings and preparation techniques through tastings and training
• taste beverages to uphold quality standards
• support cafe cleaning and organization
• follow health, food-safety, and safety guidelines
• complete Blue Bottle Academy training and 90-day validation.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

san mateo ca

barista

coffee

food preparation

guest hospitality

cafe operations

food handler’s certification

blue bottle coffee

$20.32 per hour

tips averaging $5–$9 per shift hour

coffee training

401(k)

paid time off

50% product discount

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Eligible employees receive health, dental, and vision coverage starting on the first day
• coffee training and continuing education
• Specialty Coffee Association of America membership and event discounts
• 401(k)
• paid time off and volunteer hours
• 50% product discount
• two free drinks during shifts
• flexible spending account
• commuter benefits
• employee assistance program.

Why this role

Food Handler’s Certification is required for the state of work or must be obtained within 30 days after hire; schedule availability includes mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

About the employer

Blue Bottle Coffee is hiring for this role. Industry: Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars. Sector: 72.