Retail - Cashiers and Baristas (Santa Cruz)

At Verve Coffee Roasters, we believe the coffee experience is our responsibility from seed to cup. Coffee is our craft, our ritual, our passion. It drives us and inspires us. With this simple truth and responsibility we are bridging the gap from farmlevel to streetlevel.
Join us in our hometown cafes, the perfect spot to showcase our crew's remarkable energy and unparalleled talent in delivering excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
Brand Ambassador
Maintain positivity and enthusiasm at all times
Ensure that a quality product is being served to customers
Promote an excellent experience for both employees and customers
Have a clear knowledge on all inventory items
Cash Handling/Register Operation
Welcome and connect with every customer every time
Anticipate customer and store needs by being aware of surroundings
Take customer orders/service customer needs
Consistently provide quality coffee beverages for customers
Adhere to café schedule
Follow VCR cash handling procedures
Follow health, safety and sanitation guidelines
Complete all side work before the end of a shift
Requirements:
Retail experience preferred
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Must be positive and approachable
Well organized and detail oriented
Ability to work well with a team
Ability to learn quickly
Logical and methodical approach to problem solving
Flexible with the ability to multi-task in a highly demanding and sometimes stressful environment
Must be 18 years or older
Available 30 Hours per week is highy desired
Available Weekends and Holidays is required
Ability to obtain a CA food handlers certificate is required
Revel POS and Microsoft Office experience is a plus but not required
Pay & Benefits:
$15.50-$16.50/hr + tips
Full-time employees are eligible for Paid Time Off and insurance coverage per plan terms as well as participation in Verve Coffee’s 401k plan, per plan terms; all employees qualify for paid sick days
Mentorship and positive work environment
Free coffee with each paycheck
All employees receive a 30% discount on all merchandise, whole bean, beverages, and food items