About Red Bay Coffee

We are one of the few Black-owned Coffee Roasters in the country! We are coffee lovers, foodies, artists, activists, community, and innovators who love, love, love what we do. We believe that each employee makes a significant contribution to our success, and being open to ideas and continually improving is a fundamental part of how we work. We are committed to building a workplace where each of us works hard, has fun, and contributes to bringing beautiful coffee to the people..

• Do you drink coffee?
• Are able to drive a 20ft Sprinter Van & do you have a driver's license?
• Do you love working with people and providing excellent customer service?
• Are you reliable, dependable, and enjoy working with a great team?
• Have a genuine interest in the coffee industry and would like to learn more?
• Pay close attention to details and prefer a fast-paced environment?

Coffee Van Driver/Barista Job Description

In the role of a Barista/Driver, you will be responsible for tasting all our coffee on a daily basis, educating customers on our drinks menu, making recommendations based on their preferences, up-selling special items, and taking orders. As a driver, you will drive our mobile van to various locations in Oakland and San Francisco between 5 am - 5 pm. You may also be asked to perform additional duties that are not outlined but may be relevant to the overall scope of your position.

To be successful in this role, you should have strong customer service skills, enjoy interacting with diverse groups of people, be dependable, reliable, and have a strong interest in coffee. You should also be able to work various shifts, locations, including our mobile van and weekends. YOU MUST HAVE A DRIVER'S LICENSE and a clean driving record. Note: This position’s compensation includes an hourly base and tips.

Ultimately, you will ensure we provide an excellent experience for our guests.

Requirements

• Strong customer service skills
• Must have a clean driving record and a driver's license
• Experience driving large commercial vehicles
• Availability between 5 am-6 pm
• Comfortable with the public during COVID

Responsibilities

• Organize and clean the van regularly
• Prepare and taste coffee and other beverages for quality
• Answering customers questions regarding the drink menu and ingredients
• Educating customers on our drink menu and making recommendations based on their preferences
• Serve pastries
• Receive and process payments
• Keep the van/bar area stocked and clean at all times
• Ensure brewing equipment operates properly and report any maintenance needs
• Comply with health and safety regulations
• Maintains a level of calm and patience when faced with stressful situations
• Communicate customer feedback to managers and recommend new menu items
• Making occasional deliveries to our stores

Benefits we currently offer:

• Paid time off
• Complimentary drinks at our locations
• Weekly complimentary bag of beans
• Discounts on Red Bay Coffee food, merchandise, etc.
• Retirement savings plan option
• Medical Benefits
• Commuter Benefits
• Opportunity to grow with an expanding coffee company

Red Bay is building a global community through our commitment to sourcing, developing, roasting, and delivering our coffee. We envision a world in which coffee is a vehicle for inclusion, social and economic empowerment, entrepreneurship, innovation, and environmental sustainability.

We are a coffee company with an intentional commitment to embed diversity practices into the DNA of our organization and place inclusivity at the forefront of our culture. Women and people of color are highly encouraged to apply.