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Job DescriptionJob Purpose: Are you passionate about the bean? When you wake up, is your first instinct to brew for your crew? Then we’ve got news for you. We’re looking for a friendly, curious, and hospitality-driven individual to serve as the face of Katz Coffee in our lobby café. This isn’t just a barista role, it’s a hands-on position rooted in education, presentation, and people. From dialing in espresso to preparing for client tastings, you’ll help us make every cup count. Lobby Baristas arrive at 8 a.m. to ensure the space is dialed, the product is tasting great, and the bar is ready to welcome guests throughout the day Monday-Friday. Duties and Responsibilities: • Calibrate and dial in espresso to ensure consistent quality, • Prepare complimentary coffee and tea beverages for guests, • Fulfill retail orders for whole bean sales in the lobby, • Maintain and manage inventory of coffee and merchandise, • Receive and check in product deliveries and restock shelves, • Prepare coffee service and materials for client presentations in the training room, • Assist the roaster with roasting and packaging sample batches, • Lead coffee education sessions and brewing trainings for clients and visitors, • Answer questions about our coffees, sourcing, and sustainability efforts, • Educate the public about our offerings and serve as a brand ambassador, • Curate and update the lobby menu in coordination with the roasting and sales team, • Keep the lobby bar and surrounding areas clean, welcoming, and on brand Required Qualifications • Friendly & hospitable personality, • Strong sense of urgency and ownership, • Calm under pressure with great communication skills, • Team-oriented, coachable, and curious, • Dependable and on time — always, • Passion for coffee, tea, and ongoing learning Education • High School, GED, or higher education required Experience • 3+ years of barista, hospitality, or restaurant experience preferred, • Experience leading tastings, trainings, or working in a customer education role is a plus — but not required. We can teach you about coffee; we can’t teach you to care. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities • Solid understanding of coffee fundamentals (or a willingness to learn quickly)• Strong communication skills with a knack for storytelling and teaching• Ability to multitask and stay organized in a dynamic setting• Creative eye for menu curation and presentation• Appreciation for specialty coffee, transparency, and sustainability, • Good social skills & able to communicate with others About Katz Coffee Founded in 2003 by a University of Houston alumni, Katz Coffee started on West 20th Street in the Heights with a simple goal: to make exceptional hand-roasted coffee. What began as a small operation has since grown into one of the largest specialty coffee roasters in Texas. Today, our coffees are proudly served in some of the nation’s top restaurants, cafés, and institutions. Rooted in Houston and fueled by coffee, we’ve built our reputation on quality, consistency, and a deep respect for the craft. Everything we do, from sourcing to roasting to service to wholesaling, is done with care and attention to detail. If you believe great coffee starts with intention, we’d love to meet you.

Job Description About 7 Leaves Cafe: Mission: At 7 Leaves, we believe that the key to a healthy and happy life is living in harmony with nature and humanity. Therefore, our mission is to provide products and services that nurture, inspire, and enrich the human experience. It’s simply about taking care of one another. We strive to foster a culture of being honest, humble, and understanding. Coaching instead of managing, being responsible while having fun. Job Details: 7 Leaves Cafe Team Members exude warmth and professionalism towards customers and fellow team members. Some responsibilities include taking orders, handling cash and credit transactions, preparing drinks, and cleaning the store. Team Members focus on the overall customer experience from beginning to end. Direct Link to Apply - Job Expectations: • Part-time / Minimum of 2 shifts a week & Full-time opportunities, • Open availability preferred, • One weekend shift requirement (Sat/Sun), • Must have excellent communication skills and work ethic, • Willingness to learn, • Avg 10-35 hours per week (will vary) Hiring for the Following Locations: • 8910 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77063, • 3825 Richmond Ave, Houston, TX 77027, • Open to applicants under 18 years old, provided it is legally allowed for the job and location, • Open to applicants who do not have a high school diploma/GED, • A good job for someone just entering the workforce or returning to the workforce with limited experience and education, • A job for which all ages, including older job seekers, are encouraged to apply, • Day Shift, • Holidays, • Monday to Friday, • Night Shift, • Team Member, • Team Member Lead, • Drink Cook, • Store Manager