Barista - Venice Coffeebar - Full-time

Intelligentsia Coffee, Inc is a pioneering specialty coffee company known for its innovative direct trade model. Founded with a passion for exceptional coffee, Intelligentsia actively establishes long-term, collaborative relationships with coffee producers worldwide. This approach ensures the sourcing of high-quality coffee while promoting sustainable and ethical business practices, distinctively placing Intelligentsia among top coffee companies dedicated to quality and community impact. The company operates various coffeebars, including locations in Venice and Los Angeles, where they emphasize exceptional service, product quality, and a unique coffee experience for both customers and employees. Joining Intelligentsia means becoming part of a brand that values hospitality, mutual respect, and continuous learning in the specialty coffee industry. Employment as a Barista at Intelligentsia is offered on a full-time or part-time employee basis, with wage opportunities starting at $18.96 per hour in Venice, with increased pay after certification and eligibility for tips. Los Angeles baristas are unionized under IBEW Local 1220, with obligations post-probation for union membership and dues. The Barista role at Intelligentsia Coffee is more than just a job; it is an opportunity to deeply engage with the world of specialty coffee. Employees undergo extensive training to become fully capable baristas within 90 days, enabling them to prepare and serve beverages that meet rigorous freshness and quality standards. Apart from mastering coffee preparation, baristas engage with guests by sharing coffee knowledge, offering hospitality, and creating memorable customer experiences. The company fosters a supportive work environment where employees can balance work with personal life due to average shift lengths of about seven hours and non-late-night coffeebar hours. This encourages a positive work-life balance uncommon in the hospitality sector. Furthermore, Intelligentsia emphasizes promoting from within and nurturing potential for advancement. Employees who consistently work more than 20 hours per week qualify for a full benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, paid vacation, sick time, and holiday pay. The company’s culture is founded on shared values such as curiosity, respect, and mutual hospitality, making it a welcoming employer committed to diversity and equal opportunity. The Barista position offers a rewarding career path that combines passion for coffee, community connection, and meaningful employment benefits in a vibrant retail setting.

• High school diploma or GED is preferred
• speak and read English proficiently
• dependable with good attendance and punctuality
• can effectively communicate with others
• able to learn and master coffee tasting profiles and dial-ins
• good teamwork skills
• able to multi-task and work in a high-volume environment