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La Jolla - Barista

3/21/2026

Responsibilities include being active all day performing tasks such as making drinks, preparing food orders, operating the register, cleaning, and stocking inventory. Employees will partner with a supportive team to embody core values focused on customers, continuous improvement, and kindness.

Salary

20.5 - 21.5 USD

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

1,001-5,000 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
It all started with a dream to create a really great cup of coffee personalized for you... Philz Coffee is a San Francisco-based coffee company that attracts people who are passionate - about life, about others, about the communities they live and work in...and about coffee! Our core values: Put the customer experience first Our customers are our top priority. If we put people first, we cannot fail. Be quality driven and progress focused Be proud of your work. Be committed to doing the very best with passion and focus. Be kind and keep it real We are kind-hearted, positive, humble, and human. Be yourself. Be sincere. A genuine connection will outperform formality. We make sure that every Philz is a fun, creative and vibrant workplace. A spot where you can be yourself, dress the way you want, and have flexibility in your schedule to live your best life. Most importantly, you’ll be part of an environment dedicated to bettering people’s days and building community.
About the Role

At Philz, we’re doing something bigger than coffee - we’re building culture and community.  We believe that warmth, authenticity, kindness, positivity and passion can Better People’s Days — one cup and one customer at a time.  If this sounds like a place you’d embrace – keep reading!

 

WHAT YOU’LL DO

You'll be active all day with many responsibilities, including making drinks, preparing food orders, working the register, cleaning and stocking. Our mission of bettering days can’t be met alone, so you’ll partner with a communicative, supportive, and respectful team. With everything you do, you’ll embody our Philz Core Values:  Obsess Over Customers & Team, In Pursuit of Better, and Be Kind & Keep it Real.

 

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

We make sure that every Philz is an inclusive, fun, creative and vibrant workplace; a spot where you can be yourself, dress the way you want and have flexibility in your schedule to live your best life. Most importantly, you’ll be part of an environment dedicated to bettering people’s days and building community. Don’t worry if you’ve never been a barista before - if you have a passion for people and a willingness to learn, we’ll teach you everything you need to know.

 

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

Ability to:

  • Operate a variety of machines, tools, and equipment 
  • Visual acuity to make general observations in regards to safety and accuracy of work
  • Remain in a stationary position for a minimum of 3 hours
  • Stand, walk, stoop, and kneel
  • Lift up to 50 pounds intermittently, lift 3 pounds to shoulder height repetitively
  • Grasp, finger, and reach
  • Express or exchange information by means of the spoken word

 

**Compensation & Benefits

A reasonable estimate of the starting base hourly rate for this role is $20.50-$21.50. Team Members also participate in a tip pool and may earn an average of $7.00 additional per hour.

When you join our team, we better your days through our benefits and support programs – we offer our team members medical, dental, and vision insurance, company-paid basic life insurance, optional family life insurance, 401(k) with company match, flexible spending accounts, commuter benefits, mental health support, holiday pay, Vacation & Sick Time, Team Member discounts, freebie drinks and discounted beans, fun Philz swag, opportunities for growth and advancement, and more!

Philz maintains a policy regarding the employment of relatives and individuals with close personal relationships. Candidates with family members or close personal relationships currently employed by Philz may be subject to additional review to ensure there are no conflicts of interest, supervisory relationship concerns, or impacts on team performance and morale.

Key Skills
Customer ServiceCash HandlingFood PreparationMachine OperationCommunicationTeamworkAttention To DetailStaminaPositivityAuthenticity
Categories
HospitalityFood & BeverageRetailCustomer Service & Support
Benefits
Medical InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceCompany-paid Basic Life InsuranceOptional Family Life Insurance401(k) with Company MatchFlexible Spending AccountsCommuter BenefitsMental Health SupportHoliday PayVacation TimeSick TimeTeam Member DiscountsFreebie DrinksDiscounted BeansGrowth and Advancement Opportunities
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