Barista
La Jolla, CA · On-site
$17.25/hr
A regular contributor to the international coffee industry, a consistent winner of , and the , the recipient of a , and with a Q-Grader certified Director of Coffee on site, Bird Rock's staff is ...
Barista
La Jolla, CA · On-site
$17.25/hr
A regular contributor to the international coffee industry, a consistent winner of , and the , the recipient of a , and with a Q-Grader certified Director of Coffee on site, Bird Rock's staff is ...
Barista
La Jolla, CA · On-site
$17.75/hr
A regular contributor to the international coffee industry, a consistent winner of , and the , the recipient of a , and with a Q-Grader certified Director of Coffee on site, Bird Rock's staff is ...
Barista
La Jolla, CA · On-site
$17.75/hr
A regular contributor to the international coffee industry, a consistent winner of , and the , the recipient of a , and with a Q-Grader certified Director of Coffee on site, Bird Rock's staff is ...
Barista
San Diego, CA · On-site
$17.75/hr
A regular contributor to the international coffee industry, a consistent winner of , and the , the recipient of a , and with a Q-Grader certified Director of Coffee on site, Bird Rock's staff is ...
Barista
San Diego, CA · On-site
$17.75/hr
A regular contributor to the international coffee industry, a consistent winner of , and the , the recipient of a , and with a Q-Grader certified Director of Coffee on site, Bird Rock's staff is ...
Food Prep and Pizza Maker
La Jolla, CA · On-site
$18 - $20/hr
A regular contributor to the international coffee industry, a consistent winner of , and the , the recipient of a , and with a Q-Grader certified Director of Coffee on site, Bird Rock's staff is ...
Food Prep and Pizza Maker
La Jolla, CA · On-site
$18 - $20/hr
A regular contributor to the international coffee industry, a consistent winner of , and the , the recipient of a , and with a Q-Grader certified Director of Coffee on site, Bird Rock's staff is ...
Barista
San Diego, CA · On-site
$17.25/hr
A regular contributor to the international coffee industry, a consistent winner of , and the , the recipient of a , and with a Q-Grader certified Director of Coffee on site, Bird Rock's staff is ...
Barista
San Diego, CA · On-site
$17.25/hr
A regular contributor to the international coffee industry, a consistent winner of , and the , the recipient of a , and with a Q-Grader certified Director of Coffee on site, Bird Rock's staff is ...
PR · On-site
$40 - $48/hr
Prior experience in the commissioning and qualification (C&Q) of Grade D cleanroom environments is highly preferred. Physical Requirements: * Ability to sit for long periods. * Light physical ...
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PR · On-site
$40 - $48/hr
Prior experience in the commissioning and qualification (C&Q) of Grade D cleanroom environments is highly preferred. Physical Requirements: * Ability to sit for long periods. * Light physical ...
PR · On-site
$40 - $48/hr
Prior experience in the commissioning and qualification (C&Q) of Grade D cleanroom environments is highly preferred. Physical Requirements: * Ability to sit for long periods. * Light physical ...
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PR · On-site
$40 - $48/hr
Prior experience in the commissioning and qualification (C&Q) of Grade D cleanroom environments is highly preferred. Physical Requirements: * Ability to sit for long periods. * Light physical ...
Barista
San Diego, CA · On-site
$17.25/hr
A regular contributor to the international coffee industry, a consistent winner of , and the , the recipient of a , and with a Q-Grader certified Director of Coffee on site, Bird Rock's staff is ...
Barista
San Diego, CA · On-site
$17.25/hr
A regular contributor to the international coffee industry, a consistent winner of , and the , the recipient of a , and with a Q-Grader certified Director of Coffee on site, Bird Rock's staff is ...
Barista
Del Mar, CA · On-site
$17.75/hr
A regular contributor to the international coffee industry, a consistent winner of , and the , the recipient of a , and with a Q-Grader certified Director of Coffee on site, Bird Rock's staff is ...
Barista
Del Mar, CA · On-site
$17.75/hr
A regular contributor to the international coffee industry, a consistent winner of , and the , the recipient of a , and with a Q-Grader certified Director of Coffee on site, Bird Rock's staff is ...
$18.25/hr
A regular contributor to the international coffee industry, a consistent winner of , and the , the recipient of a , and with a Q-Grader certified Director of Coffee on site, Bird Rock's staff is ...
$18.25/hr
A regular contributor to the international coffee industry, a consistent winner of , and the , the recipient of a , and with a Q-Grader certified Director of Coffee on site, Bird Rock's staff is ...
Barista
San Diego, CA · On-site
$17.25/hr
A regular contributor to the international coffee industry, a consistent winner of , and the , the recipient of a , and with a Q-Grader certified Director of Coffee on site, Bird Rock's staff is ...
Barista
San Diego, CA · On-site
$17.25/hr
A regular contributor to the international coffee industry, a consistent winner of , and the , the recipient of a , and with a Q-Grader certified Director of Coffee on site, Bird Rock's staff is ...
Lead Position
La Jolla, CA · On-site
$18.25/hr
A regular contributor to the international coffee industry, a consistent winner of , and the , the recipient of a , and with a Q-Grader certified Director of Coffee on site, Bird Rock's staff is ...
Lead Position
La Jolla, CA · On-site
$18.25/hr
A regular contributor to the international coffee industry, a consistent winner of , and the , the recipient of a , and with a Q-Grader certified Director of Coffee on site, Bird Rock's staff is ...
Barista
Encinitas, CA · On-site
$17.25/hr
A regular contributor to the international coffee industry, a consistent winner of , and the , the recipient of a , and with a Q-Grader certified Director of Coffee on site, Bird Rock's staff is ...
Barista
Encinitas, CA · On-site
$17.25/hr
A regular contributor to the international coffee industry, a consistent winner of , and the , the recipient of a , and with a Q-Grader certified Director of Coffee on site, Bird Rock's staff is ...
Barista
San Diego, CA · On-site
$17.25/hr
A regular contributor to the international coffee industry, a consistent winner of , and the , the recipient of a , and with a Q-Grader certified Director of Coffee on site, Bird Rock's staff is ...
Barista
San Diego, CA · On-site
$17.25/hr
A regular contributor to the international coffee industry, a consistent winner of , and the , the recipient of a , and with a Q-Grader certified Director of Coffee on site, Bird Rock's staff is ...
Keyholder Lead
San Diego, CA · On-site
$17.50/hr
A regular contributor to the international coffee industry, a consistent winner of , and the , the recipient of a , and with a Q-Grader certified Director of Coffee on site, Bird Rock's staff is ...
Keyholder Lead
San Diego, CA · On-site
$17.50/hr
A regular contributor to the international coffee industry, a consistent winner of , and the , the recipient of a , and with a Q-Grader certified Director of Coffee on site, Bird Rock's staff is ...
Barista
Carlsbad, CA · On-site
$17.75/hr
A regular contributor to the international coffee industry, a consistent winner of , and the , the recipient of a , and with a Q-Grader certified Director of Coffee on site, Bird Rock's staff is ...
Barista
Carlsbad, CA · On-site
$17.75/hr
A regular contributor to the international coffee industry, a consistent winner of , and the , the recipient of a , and with a Q-Grader certified Director of Coffee on site, Bird Rock's staff is ...
Espresso and Coffee Equipment Repair Service
San Diego, CA · On-site
$25 - $27/hr
A regular contributor to the international coffee industry, a consistent winner of , and the , the recipient of a , and with a Q-Grader certified Director of Coffee on site, Bird Rock's staff is ...
Espresso and Coffee Equipment Repair Service
San Diego, CA · On-site
$25 - $27/hr
A regular contributor to the international coffee industry, a consistent winner of , and the , the recipient of a , and with a Q-Grader certified Director of Coffee on site, Bird Rock's staff is ...
Delivery Driver
San Diego, CA · On-site
$22 - $24/hr
A regular contributor to the international coffee industry, a consistent winner of , and the , the recipient of a , and with a Q-Grader certified Director of Coffee on site, Bird Rock's staff is ...
Delivery Driver
San Diego, CA · On-site
$22 - $24/hr
A regular contributor to the international coffee industry, a consistent winner of , and the , the recipient of a , and with a Q-Grader certified Director of Coffee on site, Bird Rock's staff is ...
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Sellersburg, IN · On-site
$74K - $75K/yr
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Sellersburg, IN · On-site
$74K - $75K/yr
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Sellersburg, IN · On-site
$74K - $75K/yr
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Sellersburg, IN · On-site
$74K - $75K/yr
Elementary School Teaching/Intermediate - Grades 4, 5 Date Posted: 6/4/2026 Location: Silver Creek ... 00 Q $68,400.00 $70,400.00 R $71,600.00 S $72,800.00 T $74,000.00 U $75,200.00 V $76,400.00 W $77 ...
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BIRD ROCK COFFEE ROASTERS IS HIRING BARISTAS AND CUSTOMER SERVICE REPS AT OUR BIRD ROCK/LA JOLLA LOCATION
Where: 5627 La Jolla Blvd La Jolla, CA 92037. Our original Bird Rock Coffee Roasters location!!
Who: EVERYONE, we hire team members with ALL different levels of experience!! We are hiring several highly motivated Customer Service and Barista team members.
Start Date: Full time AND part time positions are available to start training immediately.
Coffee, people, and active community involvement is what we focus on at Bird Rock Coffee Roasters. We are looking for POSITIVE and energetic TEAM PLAYERS with outstanding service skills who are driven and passionate about people and coffee. Bird Rock Coffee Roasters has an extensive training program where you will learn from some of the best! Come on down, and be one of the newest Bird Rock Coffee Roasters family members.
If you have any questions or would like to schedule an interview, please email or visit the store and ask for the manager on duty
Please follow these steps to apply to Bird Rock Coffee Roasters.
1: Log on to http://brcr.careerplug.com and click the "show me all jobs" link.
2: Click on desired role and specific location you are interested in working at.
3: Follow instructions to upload your resume and complete user profile in our hiring database.
4: You will be contacted shortly with a quick assessment to be filled out, then an interview will be set up as the final step before onboarding and training.
5: You can also find a link to our hiring database at www.birdrockcoffee.com under the "About" tab and following the "Join our team" link.
See you soon and thank you for your time!
Compensation: $17.25 per hour
JOIN TEAM BIRD ROCK COFFEE!
We are looking for exceptional, inspirational and motivated team members.
Recognized as Roaster of the Year in 2012-a national once-in-a-lifetime award given by Roast Magazine-Bird Rock Coffee Roasters is proud to have put Direct Sourced, Single Origin, exceptional coffee on the map in San Diego. A regular contributor to the international coffee industry, a consistent winner of , and the , the recipient of a , and with a Q-Grader certified Director of Coffee on site, Bird Rock's staff is sought after throughout the world for their coffee expertise. Going beyond the perfect latte, Bird Rock Coffee Roasters has a top-quality roasting program on site, a pour-over bar featuring some of the best, seasonal varietals, monthly staff cuppings, and a deep dive into the selection process and all things coffee. Bird Rock Coffee Roasters goes beyond the confines of the fair trade structure and engages in , and is proud to serve the best coffee, prepared with the utmost respect to those who grew it.
THE COMMUNITY
At Bird Rock Coffee Roasters, we believe in giving back-to the farmers and to our own community. We're actively involved in almost every community event in Bird Rock because it's important to be part of something bigger than ourselves. Bird Rock Coffee Roasters takes pride in showcasing the talents of local artists and performers of the Bird Rock Community. To participate or inquire about displaying your artwork in Bird Rock Coffee Roasters' Coffee Bar, please Bird Rock Coffee Roasters.
- Employee discounts
- Flexible schedule
BIRD ROCK COFFEE ROASTERS IS HIRING BARISTAS AND CUSTOMER SERVICE REPS AT OUR BIRD ROCK/LA JOLLA LOCATION
Where: 5627 La Jolla Blvd La Jolla, CA 92037. Our original Bird Rock Coffee Roasters location!!
Who: EVERYONE, we hire team members with ALL different levels of experience!! We are hiring several highly motivated Customer Service and Barista team members.
Start Date: Full time AND part time positions are available to start training immediately.
Coffee, people, and active community involvement is what we focus on at Bird Rock Coffee Roasters. We are looking for POSITIVE and energetic TEAM PLAYERS with outstanding service skills who are driven and passionate about people and coffee. Bird Rock Coffee Roasters has an extensive training program where you will learn from some of the best! Come on down, and be one of the newest Bird Rock Coffee Roasters family members.
If you have any questions or would like to schedule an interview, please email or visit the store and ask for the manager on duty
Please follow these steps to apply to Bird Rock Coffee Roasters.
1: Log on to http://brcr.careerplug.com and click the "show me all jobs" link.
2: Click on desired role and specific location you are interested in working at.
3: Follow instructions to upload your resume and complete user profile in our hiring database.
4: You will be contacted shortly with a quick assessment to be filled out, then an interview will be set up as the final step before onboarding and training.
5: You can also find a link to our hiring database at www.birdrockcoffee.com under the "About" tab and following the "Join our team" link.
See you soon and thank you for your time!
Compensation: $17.25 per hour
JOIN TEAM BIRD ROCK COFFEE!
We are looking for exceptional, inspirational and motivated team members.
Recognized as Roaster of the Year in 2012-a national once-in-a-lifetime award given by Roast Magazine-Bird Rock Coffee Roasters is proud to have put Direct Sourced, Single Origin, exceptional coffee on the map in San Diego. A regular contributor to the international coffee industry, a consistent winner of , and the , the recipient of a , and with a Q-Grader certified Director of Coffee on site, Bird Rock's staff is sought after throughout the world for their coffee expertise. Going beyond the perfect latte, Bird Rock Coffee Roasters has a top-quality roasting program on site, a pour-over bar featuring some of the best, seasonal varietals, monthly staff cuppings, and a deep dive into the selection process and all things coffee. Bird Rock Coffee Roasters goes beyond the confines of the fair trade structure and engages in , and is proud to serve the best coffee, prepared with the utmost respect to those who grew it.
THE COMMUNITY
At Bird Rock Coffee Roasters, we believe in giving back-to the farmers and to our own community. We're actively involved in almost every community event in Bird Rock because it's important to be part of something bigger than ourselves. Bird Rock Coffee Roasters takes pride in showcasing the talents of local artists and performers of the Bird Rock Community. To participate or inquire about displaying your artwork in Bird Rock Coffee Roasters' Coffee Bar, please Bird Rock Coffee Roasters.
About Bird Rock Coffee Roasters
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Industry
Food services and drinking places
Company size
11 - 50 Employees
Headquarters location
San Diego, CA, US
Year founded
2002