How to hire a coffee maker

How to hire a coffee maker, step by step

Here's a step-by-step coffee maker 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 maker job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new coffee maker
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the coffee maker you need to hire. Certain coffee maker roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

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   A coffee maker's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, coffee makers 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 maker salaries for various positions.

   Type of Coffee Maker	Description	Hourly rate
   Coffee Maker	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.	$11-26
   Food Prep	The primary duty of a food prep is to accomplish various food handling and preparation tasks according to the direction of supervisors, chefs, or cooks. One can work in different establishments or industry where there is food involved... Show more	$9-16
   Food Service/Cashier	Foodservice/cashiers are often employed at food restaurants and played various roles. Their duties include recording orders from customers and making sure their payments are collected... Show more	$10-16

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Customer Service
   • Customer Orders
   • Coffee Drinks
   • POS
   • Smoothies
   • Kitchen Equipment

   Responsibilities:

   • Experience in greeting customers in person and over phone, while managing POS computer systems and money transactions.
   • Certify, train Barista according to Starbucks standards.
   • use POS system makes shakes, sundaes, and happiness
   • Job consist of making coffee and smoothies and operating the register.
   • Operate espresso machine and make coffees, drinks, and smoothies.
   • Own and operate one of the top coffee bars in Cuenca, Ecuador.

3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, coffee makers' average salary in alaska is 39% less than in new jersey.
   • Seniority. Entry-level coffee makers 57% less than senior-level coffee makers.
   • Certifications. A coffee maker 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 maker's salary.

   Average coffee maker salary

   $37,565yearly

   $18.06 hourly rate

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   Entry-level coffee maker salary

   $24,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 18, 2025

4. Writing a coffee maker job description

   A job description for a coffee maker role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a coffee maker job description:

   Coffee maker job description example

   $300 NEW HIRE SIGN ON BONUS
   
   GROW With US!
   
   Hudson is North America's leading travel retailer. For over 30 years, Hudson has met the needs and wants of travelers in more than 1,000 duty-free, duty-paid, and food & beverage stores. We couldn't serve our customers, landlords, and partners in airports, commuter terminals, hotels, and casinos without the continued support of our greatest assets: our team members. We're dedicated to hiring and training exceptional team members, who are committed to serving the customer as the Traveler's Best Friend. We strive to ensure we're fulfilling our team members' career potentials through training, skills-development, and career pathways - as our team members grow and succeed both personally and professionally, so does Hudson.
   
   What We Will Offer You:
   • An hourly rate of pay of $15.00 per hour
   • A 20% off Hudson Employee Discount
   • A 50% off Hudson Food & Beverage Discount
   • $300 hiring Bonus
   
   This Barista Job Is For You, If You Would Enjoy:
   • Preparing beverages according to operational standards
   • Providing guests with great service
   • Maintaining a clean, safe, and organized workspace.
   • Working at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport
   
   Your Team is counting on you as a Barista to:
   • Work a mid-shift of 10:00 am to 6:30 pm weekdays, weekends & holidays OR
   • Work an evening/closing shift of 6:00 pm to 2:30 am weekdays, weekends & holidays
   • Work a full-time schedule
   
   Barista Job Duties:
   • Work an automatic espresso machine
   • Effectively execute standards, recipes and systems
   • Maintain a clean and neat workstation and equipment; and a complete thorough cleaning of guest areas as directed.
   • Hold guests as highest priority and ensure each guest is highly satisfied with his/her experience.
   • Communicate appropriately with fellow co-workers, treating others fairly and with respect.
   • Respond positively to feedback and direction given.
   • Hold themselves accountable for their responsibilities on their shift.
   • Adhere to schedule and arrive ready to work on time.
   • Respond to specific guest needs and resolve problems with a sense of urgency.
   • Stocking items such as cups, lids, etc. at the work station
   • Take orders at the Counter POS and handle payments (if applicable)
   • Follow speed of service standards
   • Serve and communicate with guests
   • Maintain a guest focused culture
   • Communicate effectively with managers and coworkers
   • Organize and maintain stock room and refrigerated areas
   
   Required Qualifications:
   • Works well with others in a fast-paced team environment
   • On time, demonstrates honesty and a positive attitude
   • Willingness to learn and adapt to change
   • Guest focused
   • Standing on feet for long periods of time
   • Repetitive motion including bending, stooping and reaching
   • Lifting objects including boxes, ice and product up to 20lbs (if applicable)
   • A minimum of one year, of recent experience working on an automatic espresso machine.
   
   Some of our company-offered benefits for you and your family include:
   • Health & Well Being: Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
   • Paid Time Off
   • Various Personal and Parental Leave Programs
   • Universal Life Insurance
   • Retirement Programs & Matching Employee Contributions: 401K & RRSP
   • Employee Recognition & Anniversary Programs
   • Training, Development, and Growth Opportunities
   • Tuition Assistance & Scholarship Programs
   
   For immediate consideration, please submit a resume.
   
   "Depending on the location of the position, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States or Canada for any employer."
   
   "Hudson is an Equal Opportunity Employer of all qualified individuals. All employment decisions are made without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, military leave or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace in which we value diversity and unique experiences, backgrounds and identities."
   
   All offers are contingent upon successful completion and passing of background checks and/or employment verification results.
   
   Note to staffing agencies: Please do not contact Hudson (including the recruitment team or any hiring managers) regarding this position with candidates. If assistance is needed in filling any position for Hudson, a member of our recruiting team will reach out directly. #AF123QA

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5. Post your job

   To find the right coffee maker for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with coffee makers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit coffee makers who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

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

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting coffee makers requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   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 maker

   Once you've decided on a perfect coffee maker candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new coffee maker. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

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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