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Café Co-Worker

4/9/2026

The Café Co-Worker is responsible for creating a welcoming guest experience and preparing high-quality coffee and specialty beverages. They must also maintain a clean, organized environment while adhering to food safety and sanitation standards.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

501-1,000 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

About The Company

Since 1993, we have been sourcing coffees from origin and roasting every batch by hand. By developing farmer and co-op partnerships, we can be involved in every step of creating a great coffee experience. We are proud to offer our Session Roasted™ coffees in addition to Letterbox Fine Tea and made-from-scratch food, Troubadour artisan bread, and baked goods. Our name was inspired by the artful and funky buses used for public transportation across Latin America, “colectivos” (co-lec-TEE-vo), and the iconic part of everyday life they represent. We are independently owned and roast our award-winning coffees on a pair of vintage Probats in Milwaukee’s Riverwest neighborhood. Stop by our Humboldt Boulevard cafe, grab a seat at the bar, and watch our roasters at work!

About the Role

Description

Title: Café Co-Worker

Department: Retail

Status: Full-Time/Part-Time

Exempt: Non-Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY

Our café team is the heart of Colectivo Coffee. As a Café Co-Worker, you’ll create welcoming moments, provide exceptional service, and maintain a café environment people love returning to.

This role blends hospitality, food and beverage preparation, customer service, and café upkeep. You’ll gain deep knowledge of the products, experience, and quality standards that define our brand.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Create a warm, memorable café experience for every guest
Prepare coffee and specialty beverages to the highest company standards
Provide friendly, efficient service to our customers
Maintain a clean, organized café and properly care for equipment
Follow food safety and sanitation guidelines
Grow your knowledge of coffee, tea, and espresso products through hands-on training

BENEFITS & PERKS

We believe great cafés are built by great teams — and we invest in ours:

Hands-on training, including coffee education
Free employee beverages on and off shift
Complimentary weekly bag of coffee
30% employee discount
Paid time off + PTO trade-in options
Health, dental, and vision insurance (full-time employees)
401(k) retirement plan with employer match
Employee Assistance Program, including mental health support
Discounted pet insurance
Bicycle commuter benefit
Employee discount program with local and national partners

Requirements

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

6–12 months espresso preparation experience preferred
Customer service experience in a restaurant or retail setting
A love for hospitality rooted in human connection

Wage includes an average tip of $6.00 per hour. Tip amounts are not guaranteed. Actual tips may vary based on a variety of factors including location, position, hours, and quality of service.

Key Skills

Espresso preparationCustomer serviceHospitalityFood safetySanitationBeverage preparationEquipment maintenanceCommunication