Barista

Location:
La Mesa, CA
Job Type:
Full-time
Date Posted:
June 17, 2025

About Us

Join the BETTER BUZZ COFFEE LA MESA TEAM!

Better Buzz Coffee La Mesa is hiring Baristas, apply today!

Life’s BETTER with you on our team! H elp us create a BUZZ that is felt, seen, heard & remembered. We inspire our guests to rise early, dream big & have fun!

Better Buzz Coffee

7102 University Ave

La Mesa, CA 92942

https://betterbuzzcoffee.com/

Pay $17.00 + part of a generous tip pool.

We are looking for people to work 22+ hours per week.

We do offer a flexible schedule.

Are you ready to work hard and hustle with us? Apply today!

What are you waiting for? Visit our website to learn more about Better Buzz Coffee, and apply to join the team! Help us bring our brand to your neighborhood!

BetterBuzzCoffee.com

We are always pushing forward, growing & improving to ensure we are the absolute best we can bee for our guests & teams!

Our baristas have the opportunity to learn the entirety of our business:

Cashier – Point of Sale

Expo – Inside & Outside Order Taking

Working the Drive-Thru

Supporting Third-Party Delivery & Online Orders

Back of HouseCooking & Prepping

Our Baristas are:

Friendly & Welcoming

Organized

Comfortable in High Volume & Fast Pace

Exceptional Multi-taskers

Perks:

Work with like – minded coffee enthusiasts

Full benefit packages available if you meet the requirements after 1 year

Opportunities for career growth & clear pathway for development

35% retail, food & drink discount

Free drinks & food on shift

Dedicated training time with a certified training ambassador

Industry competitive pay (plus tips)

Paid Sick time

High energy environment

Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

  • Deliver the Better Buzz experience, fast and friendly service, with a community approach to coffee
  • Bee knowledgeable and enthusiastic about coffee, tea, drink preparation, food items, and products
  • Prepare and serve beverages and food items consistently by adhering to all recipe standards
  • Assist with setup, cleanup, stock work, and special tasks
  • Maintain a clean and inviting store environment for guests and team members

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 1 year experience in fast paced food service/hospitality preferred
  • Previous fast paced coffee experience preferred
  • Drive-Thru experience is preferred
  • Guest service focused, solution oriented
  • Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with guests and coworkers
  • Must be available to work 25 hours/week including weekends and holidays

Better Buzz Coffee is a local USDA Organic Certified Coffee Roaster with multiple current locations and growing. We source and roast all our coffees and we are dedicated to our purpose of providing the Better Buzz experience by fueling each day with exceptional coffee and food in an inspiring environment.

We encourage you to be different, be bold & be authentically you! Better Buzz will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic. We value all our team members and strive to create an environment that is enjoyable & personally fulfilling.

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