Job Summary
Work for a growing coffee centric brand! Frothy Monkey has been voted ‘Best Coffeehouse’ in several readers polls as well as ‘Best of the Best’, and ‘Best Service’. We are looking for experienced full time Baristas to add to our growing business and family. Frothy Monkey offers an inclusive and creative workplace. Our team members have the opportunity to collaborate with others, grow professionally, and contribute to a growing company. We extend hospitality to our guests and to each other. We offer generous benefits for full time employees and competitive pay for all positions.
About Frothy Monkey
Coffee + Food + Wine. Frothy Monkey offers an inclusive workplace with a focus on quality, creativity, and approachability. Our team members have the opportunity to collaborate with others, grow professionally, and contribute to a growing company.
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Coffee
- We are looking for a barista to make espresso drinks, all brew to order coffee, tea, and maintain adherence to company beverage standards.
- Previous barista experience is preferred but not required. Training is provided even for experienced Baristas.
- All Frothy Monkey Baristas must complete our in-house certification program which is conducted at our roasting facility in Nashville.
- We host in-house barista competitions to develop seasonal drinks that are incorporated into our cafe menus.
- We host weekly public cuppings at our roasting facility.
- We are committed to the communities we serve, the farmers from whom we buy our coffee, and our Frothy family. Every step in the process, from farming, to roasting, to brewing, is done to serve the very best cup of coffee.
Perks
- Every team member receives shift meals.
- Discounts on merchandise.
- Comprehensive in-house training program.
- Coffee is roasted at our roasting facility in Nashville, TN.
- Frothy Monkey is an SCA Member.
- Arts + Business Council Membership
- Within 90 days of hire, all full-time employees are eligible for competitive health, dental, vision and HSA benefits.
- We are a growing company
Position Summary:
Maintain and develop Frothy Monkey’s coffee program through training, general education, and overall monitoring of company standards. This includes constant drink monitoring, targeted training, program development, equipment maintenance and professional research.
Duties and Responsibility:
- Monitor espresso drinks, all brew to order coffee, and tea and maintain adherence to company beverage standards
- Responsible for scheduling and implementing all store coffee/tea education and weekly updates the barista log.
- Conduct staff cuppings, focused bar time, group training, and product demonstrations.
- Participate in the barista hiring process, conducting pre-employment/initial coffee tastings and knowledge assessments.
- Works with General Manager and Beverage Director to continually evaluate and deliver staff training adherence and skill development results.
- Maintain a strong presence on the floor, ensuring standards are demonstrated and maintained by all staff.
- Maintains strong relationships with Frothy Monkey Roasting Co. and other Frothy Monkey locations.
- Take inventory and order coffee and tea products
- Attends monthly Lead Barista meetings at Frothy Monkey Roasting Co.
- Communications with General Manager, Director of Beverage Education, and Frothy Monkey Coffee Technician about any bar needs or ongoing equipment issues.
Qualifications:
- Ability to maintain confidentiality in all matters.
- High level of analytical and problem solving abilities.
- Demonstrated capability to interface and maintain effective relationships with co-workers and guests.
- Detail oriented, logical, and methodological approach to problem solving.
- Flexible, with the ability to work independently and with minimal guidance.
- Strong oral and written communication and presentational skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Good skills in the areas of bar work and coffee and tea preparation.
- General computer proficiency with knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.
Job requirements
- Constant drive for professional education and growth in all areas of coffee and tea
- Willingness to learn and to share coffee/tea knowledge with guests and co-workers
- Willingness to help ring up guests, buss tables, run food/drinks and help with any other general tasks as needed
- Ability to multitask in a high volume environment while maintaining a warm and friendly demeanor
- Maintain clean and organized workspace throughout each shift
- Maintain knowledge of all food and beverage products
- Maintain warm and friendly demeanor when interacting with guests and co-workers
- Ability to work with a team-first mentality throughout the entirety of each shift
More about Frothy
- We have high volume breakfast through dinner cafe locations in several neighborhoods in the Nashville (12South + Downtown Nashville + The Nations), Franklin (Downtown Franklin), and Chattanooga, TN (Southside) areas.
- We use quality ingredients (including our coffee roasted in-house) to prepare original food and drink to high standards, served in a cozy and approachable atmosphere.
- Frothy Monkey is a Nashville staple and has been voted ‘Best Coffeehouse’ in several readers polls as well as ‘Best of the Best’, and ‘Best Service’ in the Nashville Scene Best of Nashville Awards.
Pay: Hourly pay + tips