Pantry by Madhappy Part-Time Barista

Los Angeles, CA
Retail /
Part-Time /
On-site
PANTRY BY MADHAPPY PART-TIME BARISTA 
Madhappy is a Los Angeles-based clothing brand made for a community of optimists, born in 2017. Madhappy uses apparel, events, and experimental retail spaces – including its permanent flagship in West Hollywood – to explore a personal expression as a means to an improved state of mind. Its own seasonal stores – with past and present locations including New York City (Soho), Aspen, Miami, East Hampton, and Tokyo – are each designed to reflect their site, while still sharing the brand’s DNA. The brand currently produces a selection of ever-evolving, evergreen classic styles, seasonally available collections and collaborations. Madhappy supports research and awareness in mental health through The Madhappy Foundation (a 501c(3) non-profit) and writes Local Optimist, a print magazine. Each to celebrate us as works-in-progress, and the personal and collective expression that is a part of that.

Pantry by Madhappy is a food, and beverage concept developed by Madhappy that debuted in their West Hollywood Flagship location.

About the job
We are looking to hire a part-time Barista for Madhappy at our West Hollywood Flagship location.

In this position, you will be responsible for ensuring superior service to all customers, maintain high-standards of operations for the store, and represent what Madhappy stands for well. This role will report directly to our store supervisor and store manager.

You must be based in or willing to move to Los Angeles, and available 20-25 hours per week to be considered for this position.

Responsibilities
●      Welcome and connect with every customer by greeting, answering questions, and making recommendations
●      Make consistent drinks ensuring quality is always a priority
●      Keeping work areas and customer areas clean, wiping down, dusting, and maintaining organization so as to keep up shop appearance
●      Constant care and respect for coffee equipment (ie. espresso machine, grinders, PUQ press, knock box, etc.)

About you
Qualifications
●      1+ years of coffee and/or coffee related experience
●      Basic knowledge of food and beverage preparation
●      Previous experience working in a small team environment
●      Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, holidays and weekends, if needed
●      Proven interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate professionally, patiently and effectively with customers and team members
●      Familiarity with the Madhappy brand and mission

Characteristics
●      Can genuinely connect with customers
●      Can thrive in a fast paced environment
●      Detail oriented and culturally awareHonest & have integrity
●      Can take criticism well
●      Ability to solve problems when they arise

Benefits
●      Up to 96 hours of PTO annually based upon hours worked
●      Welcome gift :)
●      Employee discount and early access to products
$19.08 - $22 an hour
About Madhappy
Learn more about our initiatives including Local Optimist & The Madhappy Foundation below and via Madhappy.com and @Madhappy.

About Local Optimist
Local Optimist is a space for radical discovery and connection. By focusing on open conversations and mindful exploration, we orient people with reliable, optimistic resources — available at any moment.

About The Madhappy Foundation
The Madhappy Foundation™ is non-profit organization, 501(c)(3) with a mission to improve mental health globally. Through The Madhappy Foundation™, 1% of proceeds from every sale benefit our efforts to raise awareness, fund research, and positively impact the mental health movement.

Learn more here.