Barista

Barista
Mercurys Coffee Co. - Multiple Locations in King County
$17.15-$19.82 an hour + tips – Full-Time/Part-Time

MERCURY MISSION:

To Embrace People,
Foster Relationships,
and Spread Love -
One Greeting, One Connection,
One Relationship at a Time

About Us
At Mercurys Coffee Co., we believe in more than just coffee — we believe in connection, culture, and community. Since 1998, we've grown to 15+ award-winning Eastside locations. We’ve become known for our premium coffee, exceptional service, and passionate team.

Position Overview: Baristas are the foundation and the brand of Mercurys. Baristas are friendly, personable and have the ability to engage with customer by providing outstanding service. Ability to work with cross functional teams, participate in team meetings, always eager to learn and have the ability to multitask with efficiency and speed at all times.

What You’ll Do
As a Mercurys Barista, you’ll be more than just a drink maker — you’ll be the face of our brand, building genuine connections with guests and teammates while delivering an exceptional experience. Your responsibilities include:

• Crafting and serving high-quality espresso, coffee, tea, energy drinks and blended beverages.
• Providing friendly, fast, and attentive customer service with every interaction.
• Handling cash and operating the POS system accurately.
• Maintaining a clean, organized, and safe café environment.
• Supporting your team with restocking, prepping, and daily café operations.
• Living out our mission of Coffee, Culture, Community® in every guest interaction.
• Other tasks as assigned pertaining to store operations.

What We’re Looking For:

• A passion for coffee, people, and community.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Reliability, punctuality, and a strong work ethic.
• Prior barista or customer service experience is a plus but not required — we provide full training.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED
• At least 18 years of age
• Authorized to work in the United States
• Have or the ability to obtain a food handler’s permit by time of hire
• Have or ability to obtain MAST permit at certain locations
• Must be able lift up to 50 lbs occassionally.
• Must be able to stand, bend, reach, and use motor skills constantly.
• Must have weekend availability

Core Competencies:

• Multitasking
• Technical Skills
• Enthusiastic and Friendly Personality
• Great Communication Skills
• High-level Attention-to-detail

Equal Opportunity Employer
Mercurys Coffee Co. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected class. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.

Questions about this position? Please email us at [email protected]

Apply today to join a team that’s passionate about craft, community, and creativity.

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Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $17.15 - $19.82 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Are you 18 years of age or older?

Experience:

• Food service: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person