Now Hiring: Part-Time Barista (Front-of-House)

Updated May 12, 2025

We’re currently hiring for a part-time barista to join our front-of-house team. This position includes 4 closing shifts per week (12pm–6:30pm) with the possibility of picking up mid-shifts (24–26 hours/week to start). After successful completion of orientation and training, team members may scale up to 5 shifts/week. Weekend availability is required.

We’re a fast-paced café with consistent lines out the door. Ideal candidates thrive in a high-energy, collaborative setting with smooth operations and clear systems. Preference is given to those with open availability and previous specialty coffee experience, but a willingness to learn and team fit matter most.

Pay is $16.66/hr + tips, which typically add $10–12/hr thanks to our generous guests.

We recommend stopping by to experience the café for yourself before applying. It’s the best way to see if this work environment feels like the right fit for you.

About Relevant Coffee

We’re a community-focused café and roastery located in Vancouver, WA. Since 2014, we’ve grown into a vibrant team that serves coffee with care, warmth, and efficiency. We roast on-site, serve exceptional drinks, and foster meaningful connections both behind the bar and across the counter.

What It Means to Be a Barista at Relevant

Baristas at Relevant are more than drink makers, they’re excellent hosts. Think of it like hosting a dinner party: it’s about making people feel welcome, cared for, and respected. We’re LGBTQ+ friendly, highly collaborative, and committed to creating a warm, inclusive space for everyone.

Responsibilities

  • Welcome and engage guests with kindness, professionalism, and product knowledge

  • Provide outstanding hospitality and service

  • Prepare delicious coffee and tea drinks to recipe

  • Maintain a clean, organized, and vibrant café space (including restrooms)

  • Handle transactions accurately and confidently

  • Collaborate with teammates and communicate clearly with management

  • Practice mutual respect with customers, coworkers, and the broader community

You Might Be a Good Fit If You...

  • Are honest, reliable, and self-aware

  • Prefer working with a team over solo roles

  • Care deeply about people and service

  • Enjoy drinking and learning about coffee and tea

  • Are receptive to feedback and growth

  • Can work weekends regularly (at least 80% of the year)

  • Have 1+ year of experience in food service or retail hospitality

  • Hold (or can quickly obtain) a WA State Food Handlers Card

  • Are flexible and available during the week and on weekends

What You’ll Get

  • A place on a dynamic, hardworking team committed to community and hospitality

  • Share in a tip pool, currently averaging $11.26/hour (paid every payday)

  • Accrued paid sick and personal time off (after 90 days)

  • Opportunities for professional growth in coffee and service

  • A workplace built on honesty, transparency, and integrity

How to Apply

Think this might be the right fit? Submit your application online or stop by the café to apply in person. Our hiring process includes:

  1. Phone introduction

  2. In-person interview

  3. Paid working interview

We consider all applicants without regard to race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or any protected status.

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