Join Our Ohana at Kai Coffee Hawaii! Position: Barista/Production Assistant| Location: Roastery (Kapahulu)
Compensation: $18.00/hour + tips
Are you passionate about coffee, community, and creating unforgettable experiences? At Kai Coffee Hawaii, we're more than just a café - we're a family committed to serving the finest, specialty coffee with the warmth and authenticity of the Aloha spirit.
We're looking for a reliable, upbeat team member who's excited to learn coffee, support production, and serve guests at our walk-up window. This role blends behind-the-scenes work with customer-facing service, perfect for someone who enjoys variety and early mornings.
What You'll Do: - Assist with daily coffee production, prep, packaging, and general back-of-house tasks
- Work the walk-up window as a barista
- Handcraft exceptional coffee and tea beverages to our quality standards
- Prepare and serve food while maintaining food safety standards
- Learn our coffee program, workflow, and quality standards
- Cultivate genuine connections with customers and teammates
- Maintain a clean, organized café and production space
- Communicate effectively with your team and leadership
- Handle cash accurately and responsibly
- Uphold our values of excellence, honesty, and service
What We're Looking For- Weekend availability is required
- Ideally has been on-island for 6+ months and plans to stay
- Comfortable working within our operating hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30 AM-1:00 PM
- Sat-Sun: 6:30 AM-2:00 PM
- Genuinely wants to learn coffee and grow into both production and barista skills
- Enjoys early mornings and a fast-paced, small-team environment
- Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently once trained
- Friendly, customer-oriented, and comfortable serving guests at the window
Ready to brew up something special with us? Apply today and become part of our mission to bring people together - with Aloha in every cup.