Parttime Barista

Barista – Specialty Café at Check N’ Play (Brea Mall)

Check N’ Play is a thoughtfully designed, upscale play-café where families connect, recharge, and enjoy quality time together. Our café is central to that experience — serving specialty coffee, signature beverages, and curated fast-casual bites in a vibrant, high-energy environment.

We are building a team of professionals who value accountability, consistency, and hospitality. This is not a casual coffee shop role — it requires reliability, composure under pressure, and pride in execution.

Please only apply if you are fully available with no restrictions on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. These are required availability days.

We are hiring an experienced Barista who thrives in a busy weekend environment and understands that showing up prepared, on time, and ready to execute is essential.

Weekends are our highest-volume days. We need team members who can fully commit to supporting operations during these peak shifts.

• Craft high-quality espresso beverages, teas, and specialty drinks with precision
• Maintain consistent presentation and beverage standards
• Deliver warm, professional hospitality to families and guests
• Keep the café clean, organized, and fully stocked
• Support POS transactions and light food preparation
• Execute opening and closing procedures thoroughly
• Support beer and wine service in compliance with all ABC regulations

• Minimum 1 year of specialty coffee or craft beverage experience
• Strong espresso skills (La Marzocco experience preferred)
• Ability to multitask in a high-traffic weekend setting
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail
• Team-oriented and willing to cross-train within store operations
• Active RBS certification (required)
• Active Food Handler Certification (required)
• Ability to lift 50 lbs

• Third-wave coffee experience
• Knowledge of alternative milks and specialty ingredients
• Prior bar experience

• Full availability Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays — no restrictions
• Weekend-focused role
• Additional weekday shifts may be scheduled based on business needs

We are prioritizing candidates who want consistency and can commit to the operational needs of a growing business.

• $17.50–$20/hour based on experience + tips
• Employee discounts
• Paid holidays (where applicable)
• Growth opportunities as Check N’ Play expands
• Training in expanded beverage offerings as the program grows

If you are dependable, skilled, and ready to contribute to a structured, high-standard environment, we’d love to hear from you.