Pt Barista | Alfred Melrose Place

Alfred opened the doors to its first location on tree-lined Melrose Place in January of 2013. Guided by
our three core values — KEEP IT 100, MEET ME @ ALFRED and WE GOT THIS — we have built
a passionate following with our innovative drinks, eye-catching design, and top-notch customer service.
Whether you’re visiting a location in Los Angeles, Austin or even Japan, your Alfred experience may look
different, but our mission is singular: for every customer, both brand new and fiercely loyal, to walk out
of Alfred as thrilled with their visit as they are with their beverage.

Summary:
The Alfred Barista is responsible for creating memorable experiences for customers through exceptional
hospitality, high quality food and beverage, and maintaining a clean and organized environment. The
Barista is responsible for upholding the policies and procedures outlined in the Alfred Employee
Handbook and Alfred Training Manual. The Barista is responsible for providing friendly and attentive
service for each customer, making and serving Alfred specialty coffee and teas, food, and retail products
with exemplary service. The barista must fulfill all duties assigned by the Shift Lead, Assistant Manager,
and Cafe Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Anticipates cafe needs by evaluating work environment.
• Maintains consistent attendance and punctuality; provides the management team with advance notice if unable to fulfill scheduled shift responsibilities.
• Develops a rapport with customers by learning their names, favorite drinks and food items and accurately answers customer questions regarding Alfred history, coffee blends, preparation, and product freshness.
• Maintains a calm, and welcoming presence during busy work periods, or unexpected situations.
• Oriented approach.
• Explicitly follows company procedure for cash handling, food safety, and café organization.
• Communicates important information to the management team and immediately reports potential safety hazards and employee accidents to the manager on duty.
• Develop an understanding of coffee and tea origins and the various differences in flavor and blends.
• Ensure every beverage is consistent, presentable, and made with care.
• Anticipate customer needs by evaluating customer cues.
• Openly and directly communicates customer drink orders to the team and clearly communicates
• Efficiently manages orders from the Alfred app and third-party app operations.
• Understands and is able to explain to customers the various types of beverage products, food
• Completed drink/food orders with a projected voice in a friendly manner.
• Contributes to a healthy and safe work environment by following all sanitization/hygiene protocols.
• Deliver high-quality customer service and hospitality
• Informs the manager on duty of any operational inconsistencies.
• Answers the telephone in a courteous and friendly manner by providing store greetings, directions to store locations, and answering customer questions.
• Works with a sense of urgency while maintaining accuracy.
• Cleans coffee equipment daily and throughout the scheduled shift with meticulous care.
• Accurately enters orders into POS and correctly issues change back to customers in a courteous manner.
• Restocks, cleans, and organizes retail shelves every shift.
• Warmly and enthusiastically greets every guest upon arrival.
• Supports coworkers and peers by practicing active listening and by working with a solution
• Routinely maintains a clean work environment, included but not limited to: cleaning coffee bar area, floor, dishes, windows and taking out trash, etc.
• Performs daily job duties with a team-oriented approach.
• Promptly assists in the distribution and organization of deliveries.
• Consistently execute drink recipes and procedures to Alfred standard.
• Items, and services.

Food Program (where applicable):

• Restocks, cleans, and organizes prep space when necessary.
• Develops an understanding of food handling and health safety procedures.
• Promptly assists in the distribution and organization of deliveries.
• Correctly executes Alfred food recipes and procedures.
• Understands and is able to explain to customers the various types of sandwiches, toasts, and bagels offered.
• Immediately reports potential safety hazards to the manager on duty.

What You’ll Need:

• Works with a team-oriented approach driven by solutions.
• Regularly required to handle food and hot beverages.
• Coffee experience not required, but a plus!
• Successfully completes all Alfred training and Espresso/Milk courses.
• Possess a valid California food handler’s card.
• Possess at least 1 year+ of customer service experience.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, and listen to customers and co-workers.
• Regularly required to lift and/or move items up to 30 pounds.

What You’ll Get:

• Wage: $16.04 - $17.50/hr + tip
• Performance reviews (90-day & annual review)
• Annual bonuses & raises
• Free coffee & pastry each shift
• Employee discounts
• Medical, Dental, & Vision insurance packages (FT employees)
• Referral bonuses
• Vacation PTO & Sick time accrual (FT employees)

Please note:
Notification
Punctual reporting to work and full attendance are basic Company expectations of all employees.
Employees are responsible for understanding and adhering to the attendance requirements, including
the requirement that all employees are in uniform and ready to work at the start of their shift.
Employees who are unable to attend work or who are delayed arriving at work must personally notify
their direct Supervisor as soon as possible, no less than two (2) hours before their shift (and also text
their co-workers if possible to inform them that they will be late), but under no circumstances any later
than the scheduled start time. Employees are also responsible for finding their own coverage for a
missed shift, unless otherwise prohibited, and generally cannot request another employee cover their
shift if it would result in an overtime payment. In addition, employees who are unable to reach the
Manager on Duty must leave a voicemail message, text message or email concerning the delay or
intended absence. It is not acceptable to call a fellow employee who is not a member of management.
Employees who fail to notify their Supervisor in a timely manner may be subject to disciplinary action.

Job Abandonment
Employees who fail to personally notify their Supervisor of their absence for two (2) scheduled
workdays, may be terminated for job abandonment. Job abandonment is considered a voluntary
resignation. In addition, if an employee misses more than three (3) days due to an illness, the company
may require a physician’s certification to return to work.