Thousand Oaks
Job DescriptionDescription: La La Land Kind Cafe is more than just a coffee shop—it’s a movement dedicated to spreading kindness, positivity, and inclusivity. Our mission is to make every guest feel valued and uplifted by creating a space filled with warmth and genuine human connection. We believe in fostering a community where everyone feels welcome, and our commitment to exceptional service reflects this goal. We’re seeking passionate, enthusiastic Team Members to join us and help spread our message. As a Team Member / Barista, you will play a vital role in ensuring an exceptional customer experience by preparing high-quality beverages, maintaining cleanliness, and supporting food preparation. This position requires attention to detail, teamwork, and a commitment to excellent service. Primary Responsibilities: Beverage Preparation • Greet customers and provide outstanding customer services, • Craft high-quality espresso-based drinks, teas, and specialty beverages, • Ensure consistency in drink preparation following company recipes and standards, • Maintain cleanliness and organization of the coffee station, • Clean and sanitize counters, equipment, and customer areas throughout the shift, • Sweep and mop to maintain a clean space for guest, • Ensure proper upkeep of workstations, utensils, and storage areas, • Serve and prepare food, avocado toast, pastries and muffins, • Prepare avocado toast and other light food items following company recipes, • Ensure food quality and freshness while maintaining cleanliness standards, • Assist with general cleaning, including taking out trash and maintaining store hygiene, • Restock ingredients and supplies as needed, • Support other team members to ensure smooth store operations, • Deliver food and drink orders from the counter to customers promptly and accurately, • Assist with restocking supplies (cups, lids, milk, pastries, condiments, etc.), • Keep the front-of-house and back-of-house areas clean and organized, • Clear and wipe down tables, return dishes to the kitchen, and reset dining areas, • Support baristas and kitchen staff during peak hours, • Help manage to-go and delivery orders as needed Requirements: Requirements • High school diploma: relevant training is a plus, • A naturally positive attitude and a genuine love for connecting with people, • Previous work experience as a Barista or Customer Service, • Knowledge of sanitation regulations, • Basic math skills, • Ability to gauge customers’ preferences, • Excellent communication skills, • Flexibility to work various shifts, holidays and weekends • Standing (90%) – Extended periods throughout the shift, • Walking (15%) – Assisting team members and customers within the café, • Bending/Reaching (20%) – Retrieving products, stocking shelves, and cleaning workspaces, • Lifting/Carrying (20%) – Carrying objects up to 25 lbs., including supplies and inventory, • Reaching (3%) – Accessing storage areas above shoulder level Benefits & Perks • Dental and Vision, • Company discount, • Internal growth opportunities, • Paid Holidays #INDSPN