Barista / Server

Emish Market is a Ukrainian grocery store located in Fife, WA, offering a wide selection of imported goods from Ukraine and other European countries. In addition to our market, we operate a full-service café, bakery, and meat department, preparing fresh Ukrainian dishes, pastries, and specialty meats daily. Our mission is to create a warm, authentic, and memorable experience for every guest.

We are currently seeking a friendly, energetic, and customer-focused Barista / Server to join our café team. This role is essential in delivering outstanding service, preparing quality beverages, and ensuring a smooth café experience for every guest. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and loves interacting with people.

• Prepare and serve coffee, espresso drinks, tea, and other café beverages according to recipes and quality standards
• Greet customers, take café orders, and process payments accurately
• Deliver completed orders to customers in the café dining area
• Assemble, pack, and hand off online and take-out orders
• Maintain a clean, organized, and fully stocked bar and service area
• Follow food safety and sanitation procedures at all times
• Monitor inventory of café supplies and notify management when items run low
• Support team members during busy periods and help maintain efficient workflow
• Provide friendly, welcoming, and professional customer service

Work Schedule: We have tree available shifts
Thu - Sun 11:30 am - 11:00 pm

Tue, Fri , Sat 6:30 am - 5:00 pm

Pay & Compensation: $18 per hour + tips (team members typically earn up to $21-23/hr)

Benefits:
We offer competitive employee benefits including paid sick leave (1 hour per 40 hours worked), partial employer-covered medical insurance (75% for full-time employees), and paid vacation: 1 week after 1 year of employment and 2 weeks after 2 years.

• Minimum 1 year of barista or food service experience required
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable using POS systems and handling cash/card payments
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs
• Reliability, punctuality, and strong teamwork skills
• Availability to work weekends and evening shifts