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BARISTA - TEMPORARY POSITION
SpaceX is looking for experienced, passionate, and driven team members to launch and grow world class coffee bars inside our corporate facilities. We are searching for candidates who have superior experience working with coffee, espresso, and tea. The current positions are best suited for those with several years of barista experience who possess hands on knowledge of espresso drink preparation, coffee tasting, and general coffee bar operations.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Operate espresso machines with a high degree of proficiency
- Provide world class customer service to all customers, whether fellow SpaceX employees or external visitors to our sites
- Prepare a variety of coffee, tea, and other beverages
- Adhere to proper safety guidelines at all times
- Order supplies and maintain inventory accuracy as needed
- Assist in regular upkeep of the café
POSITION DETAILS:
This is a TEMPORARY position with SpaceX, for the length of time as stated, and is subject to change with minimal notice as business needs dictate.
- LENGTH OF POSITION: 6 months
- SHIFT: 1st shift (8 AM - 5 PM)
- LOCATION: Boca Chica, TX
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate or 1+ years of work experience in lieu of education
- Experience as a barista or in the food services industry
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- 1+ years of barista experience
- Experience in a customer service or guest interaction capacity
- Self-motivated and works well with others
- Comfortability with high volume output
- Strong time management skills
- Ability to obtain valid ServSafe or state issued food handler’s card
- Previous work experience in team settings
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to work in a continuously-standing position for five or more hours
- Ability to perform manual labor tasks (lift up to 30 lbs from the floor)
- Ability to perform frequent bending, stooping, and lifting of objects
- Willingness to work weekends and nights
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
- To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at (310) 363-6000.