Barista

We’re excited to host an Open Call hiring event for our new Bryn Mawr location! Come be a part of our opening team and bring deliciousness to a new neighborhood.

• Date: Saturday, April 11
• Time: 10AM – 2PM
• Address: 836 W Lancaster Ave. Bryn Mawr, PA 19010

We are hiring for the following roles:

• Front of House: Barista, Counter Server, Cashier, Busser, Food Runner
• Back of House: Lead Line Cook, Line Cook, Dishwasher

As a Barista at The Buttery, you’ll bring our beverage program to life with precision, creativity, and genuine hospitality. From beautifully crafted espresso drinks to thoughtfully prepared teas, you’ll share your knowledge in a way that makes every guest feel welcomed and cared for. 

You’ll be part of a team that takes pride in exceptional food, great drinks, and a culture built on warmth, quality, and connection. If you’re passionate about craft and love working alongside kind, driven people, you’ll feel right at home here.

The Barista is a knowledgeable and enthusiastic team member who brings The Buttery’s beverage program to life- mastering our coffee, tea, and retail offerings while warmly sharing that knowledge with both guests and fellow staff. As a proud ambassador of The Buttery, this person collaborates closely with the Lead Barista to create a welcoming, high-quality customer experience and help foster a supportive, positive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve beverages to The Buttery’s standards while providing efficient, friendly service to every guest.

• Support day-to-day operations by maintaining a clean, organized bar area and restocking supplies and retail displays as needed.

• Uphold health, safety, and quality standards in collaboration with the Lead Barista, ensuring consistency in beverage execution.

• Contribute to a positive team culture by fostering respect, communication, and collaboration across the front-of-house team.

• Continue learning and growing through product education and by helping train new team members on service, culture, and procedures.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in high-volume coffee preferred, but we’re open to training the right candidate with a great attitude and eagerness to learn.

• Background in customer service within food, beverage, or retail settings is a plus.

• Strong time management, communication, and attention to detail, with the ability to stay organized in a fast-paced environment.

• Passion for hospitality and a team-first mindset, with a genuine love for great food, drink, and creating welcoming guest experiences.

What We Offer

• Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development and career advancement as our cafe continues to expand.

• Dynamic Work Environment: Work in a fun, supportive, and dynamic environment where we take our work seriously but have fun while we do it.

• Employee Benefits: 401k, PTO, Sick Time, Health/Dental/Vision Insurance, Food/Beverage Discounts and more.

About Us

We believe in more than just serving exceptional food and drink—we believe in fostering a community where great people, comfort, and quality converge.

The Buttery is many things: 

• a great local eatery

• the village bakery & patisserie

• an exceptional specialty coffee shop

• all wrapped in a unique retail environment  

We are a communal gathering place that fosters care and warmth through great hospitality in our customers' lives.  But most importantly, we are a collective of people coming together with a shared goal of building a healthy business through creating exceptional food and providing wonderful experiences.