How to hire a coffee bar attendant

How to hire a coffee bar attendant, step by step

Here's a step-by-step coffee bar attendant hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a coffee bar attendant job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new coffee bar attendant
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The coffee bar attendant hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   A coffee bar attendant's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, coffee bar attendants from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list presents coffee bar attendant salaries for various positions.

   Type of Coffee Bar Attendant	Description	Hourly rate
   Coffee Bar Attendant	Food and beverage serving and related workers perform a variety of customer service, food preparation, and cleaning duties in restaurants, cafeterias, and other eating and drinking establishments.	$8-14
   Concession Worker	A concession worker is responsible for selling foods, beverages, and other concession items in various public events. Concession workers' duties include promoting products to guests, preparing their food orders, operating cash the register and processing payments, and maintaining the sanitary standards on the concession area... Show more	$9-16
   Cafe Server	A cafe server is responsible for serving customer orders, ensuring timeliness and efficiency. In some establishments, they are the first to greet the customers, taking their orders courteously and professionally... Show more	$9-16

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Guest Rooms
   • Coffee Beverages
   • Cash Handling
   • Coffee Drinks
   • BARS
   • Customer Service
   • Brew
   • Food Preparation
   • Credit Card Transactions
   • Customer Complaints

   Responsibilities:

   • Ensure that federal regulations regarding cleanliness and food preparation are met.
   • Create Facebook and other social media accounts for athletes and business owners to promote their upcoming activities or increase sales.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your coffee bar attendant job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A coffee bar attendant can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, coffee bar attendants' average salary in montana is 31% less than in connecticut.
   • Seniority. Entry-level coffee bar attendants 42% less than senior-level coffee bar attendants.
   • Certifications. A coffee bar attendant with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a coffee bar attendant's salary.

   Average coffee bar attendant salary

   $11.70hourly

   $24,330 yearly

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   Entry-level coffee bar attendant salary

   $18,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 13, 2025

4. Writing a coffee bar attendant job description

   A good coffee bar attendant job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a coffee bar attendant job description:

   Coffee bar attendant job description example

   New Hire Bonus Up To $750! HGV now offers Day One Team Member Benefits! Currently seeking team members who are passionate about building lasting vacation memories for owners/guest visiting our resort properties! Are you someone whose service orientated, courtesy, wanting to ensure our owners/guests receive the highest standards of quality of beverage, food and service. As a Food & Beverage Server you would be responsible for maintaining a clean professional work area at all times. Serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and food to patrons.

   • Obtain knowledge and service of menu items and prepared beverages. Performs in accordance with all state regulations with regards to alcohol service and consumption. Serve hot and cold food to guests as needed in a timely manner.
   • Follow all Steps of Service including, but not limited to: greeting/welcoming guests, upselling, establishing rapport, serving, pre-bussing, thanking guest, and inviting guest back.
   • Collect monies for beverages served. Perform general cleaning tasks using standard cleaning products as assigned by your supervisor to adhere to health standards. End of shift reports
   • Carries out all reasonable requests by management; willing to "pitch-in" and help co- workers with their job duties and be an outstanding teammate.
   • Regular attendance in conformance with the standards, which may be established and revised by HGVC from time to time, is critical to the successful performance of this position.

   Qualifications “ HGV now offers Day One Team Member Benefits!” Hilton Grand Vacations is a leader in the vacation ownership industry, operating with an unwavering commitment to innovation, quality, and continued growth. At the core of our company's success are our Team Members. To fulfill this role successfully, you must possess the following minimum qualifications and experience:

   • High school Diploma/GED

   It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:

   • Alcohol Awareness Certification, to be obtained within 30 days of employment.
   • Food Safety Certification.

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5. Post your job

   To find coffee bar attendants for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any coffee bar attendants they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level coffee bar attendants with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your coffee bar attendant job on Zippia to find and recruit coffee bar attendant candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with coffee bar attendant candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new coffee bar attendant

   Once you've selected the best coffee bar attendant candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new coffee bar attendant first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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