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Benefits:

• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Free uniforms

If you are enthusiastic about coffee, PJ's Coffee of New Orleans Camp Springs MD invites you to join our PJ's family! First of all, who doesn't love coffee? Exactly! As a PJ's employee, you will be providing our customers with the thing they love most and, let's be honest, rely on. We are looking for cheerful, friendly personalities committed to brewing delicious, high-quality coffee and crafting some exquisite drink creations.
Baristas are our most important team members. Joining our team means contributing to our mission of serving smiles and building community connections. As a brand ambassador, you should embody our core values of customer commitment, accountability, quality, and integrity.
PJ's Camp Springs MD is minority woman owned, Black owned, and retired, disabled veteran owned. We are an equal opportunity employer, which means we celebrate diversity and promote an inclusive environment for all. Apply today by sending your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you would be a great fit for our team.
Responsibilities:
§ Serve the tastiest, most consistent product according to PJ's standards
§ Deliver a smile and excellent hospitality to every person that walks through our doors
§ Stay current with the menu, seasonal items, and promotions
§ Make suggestions that will improve the overall experience of the customer
§ Be obsessive about quality and accuracy
§ Work efficiently by prioritizing and using time wisely
§ Demonstrate sound problem-solving skills
§ Follow written and verbal instructions
§ Adhere to health, safety, and sanitation guidelines
§ Keep all areas clean and organized, maintain equipment, and report any malfunctions
§ Communicate with fellow staff in a timely, professional, and respectful manner
§ Be ready and willing to go above and beyond for the team and our customers
§ Get involved and enthusiastically spread PJ's support of our communities
Benefits:
§ Full and Part Time Positions
§ Flexible shifts on weekdays and weekends
§ Employee discounts
§ Employee bonuses
Qualifications:
Barista experience is great but not needed (you will be trained in the PJ's way of serving the best cup of coffee in town!) However, you must have:
§ An amazing work ethic, outgoing and engaging personality, and a genuine smile!
§ Interpersonal and customer service skills to spread the love!
§ The ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment because we will be busy!
§ The skills to communicate via email, phone, text, and company app, because we are great at communicating! (Said no one ever!)
§ The propensity to learn quickly - stuff is always changing!
§ A friendly demeaner and be able to respond positively to pressure, keeping your composure, and staying calm because you can!
Compensation:
§ Starting salary: $15.30/hour (with tip pooling*)
*Tipped Employees - Understanding Maryland's Tip Credits
About PJ's Coffee of New Orleans:
Phyllis (PJ) Jordan was a pioneer in the coffee industry. Driven by pure passion for the art of coffee making and her strong belief that better beans and superior roasting techniques mattered, she founded PJ's Coffee of New Orleans in 1978.
In 2008, PJ's was purchased by New Orleans natives and brothers, Paul, Steven, and Scott Ballard. The Ballard Brothers continue to honor the tradition of freshness and quality that Phyllis intended, using only the top 1% of Arabica beans harvested around the world and are avid supporter of fair trade and direct trade coffee farmers.
Compensation: $15.30 per hour
PJ's Coffee of New Orleans was founded in 1978 by Phyllis Jordan, a pioneer in the coffee industry who embraced high-quality beans, superior roasting methods, and a pure passion for the art of coffee making. Today, PJ's Coffee is recognized for harvesting, roasting,and personally crafting gourmet drinks using only the top 1% of Arabica beans and delicious organic tea. In addition, our selection of fresh breakfast pastries and hot breakfast sandwiches makes for the perfect beverage pairing.
PJ's Coffee carries a complete line of espresso-based beverages, flavored coffee, and award-winning Original Cold BrewTM Iced Coffee. PJ's Coffee is committed to bringing our customers the freshest coffee possible, while developing programs to ensure quality of life is improved through community initiatives and by supporting local school programs.