Description
Curate and serve specialty coffees; educate guests on origins and flavor profiles; pair coffees with food; and ensure quality through equipment calibration and bean selection.
- • Prepare and serve specialty coffees, espresso drinks, cold brew, and teas to exacting standards.
- • Conduct cuppings and sensory evaluations to select and profile coffees.
- • Calibrate grinders, brewers, and espresso machines; monitor water quality and temperatures.
- • Sanitize and maintain brewing, tasting, and service equipment and work areas.
- • Maintain cleanliness and ambiance of service and seating areas.
- • Guide guests through flavor profiles and recommend coffees and pairings based on preferences.
- • Select, order, receive, and stock specialty beans, brewing supplies, and retail merchandise.
- • Explain origins, processing methods, roast levels, and brew recipes to customers.
- • Process customer orders and payments.
- • Serve and suggest food pairings, such as pastries, cheeses, or desserts.
- • Stock service stations with cups, filters, condiments, and tasting tools.
- • Take and coordinate customer orders with bar and kitchen teams.
- • Weigh, grind to specification, and package beans for retail customers.
- • Label, date, and track lot details to ensure freshness and traceability.
- • Create signage, tasting notes, and menus to promote coffees, flights, and events.
- • Demonstrate brewing techniques and equipment use to guests and staff.
- • Assemble curated coffee flights and signature beverages.
- • Set up and refresh retail and bean displays.
- • Prep garnishes and accompaniments for tastings and service; manage waste and recycling.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
