$15 - $30 per hour
Servers are paid the tipped minimum wage and the take home pay advertised varies based on availability. This is an average expectation, based on what our team takes home. At Red Robin, we're not your typical burger resta…
Hospitality & Food · Kansas City, MO
Barista jobs in Kansas City, MO
Baristas prepare espresso drinks and brewed coffee to spec, keep equipment dialed in and clean, and move a morning line quickly without losing the personal touch.
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$12–$24/hr
Typical pay range
$35k
Median, full-time
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$16 - $18 per hour
PB&J Restaurants is a 40 year old, Kansas City based hospitality group who operates the Dining Services at Kansas City University (KCU)! Join our team as we deliver elevated food options in a cafeteria style setting. KCU…
Job Overview Job purpose The Summit Restaurant Group dishwasher is responsible for providing a clean and safe kitchen area for staff. Dishwashers are responsible for washing and cleaning tableware, pots, pans, and cookin…
Clear and reset tables, clean dining area and tables, wash dishes, pot, utensils, silverware, and glassware, ETC. Ensuring that Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and guest standards of cleanliness are met. ESSENTIAL DU…
Clear and reset tables, clean dining area and tables, wash dishes, pot, utensils, silverware, and glassware, ETC. Ensuring that Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and guest standards of cleanliness are met. ESSENTIAL DU…
$15 per hour
Cafe 112 in the Hilton Kansas City Airport is looking for a barista committed to providing world class service to all our customers. If you love coffee and are willing to share your passion with everyone who walks throug…
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What baristas earn in Kansas City
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $12–$15 | $24k–$32k |
| Mid level | $14–$19 | $30k–$39k |
| Senior | $18–$24 | $38k–$49k |
Adjusted for the Kansas City market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Espresso preparationMilk steaming and latte artSpeed during rush periodsPOS and mobile ordersEquipment cleaning and careDrink customization accuracyFriendly, brief guest interactionOpening and closing procedures
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
How do you keep drink quality consistent during a morning rush?
Talk about sequencing orders, steaming for multiple drinks at once, and not skipping shot timing or temperature even under pressure.
What do you know about dialing in an espresso grind?
Show you understand the relationship between grind size, dose, and shot time. If your experience is on super-automatics, say so honestly.
A customer says their drink is wrong, but it was made to the ticket. What do you do?
Remake it pleasantly without debating the ticket. The thirty seconds of goodwill costs less than a lost regular.
How do you handle the balance between speed and friendliness?
Describe short, genuine interactions: names, a sentence of warmth, and efficient hands. Warm and fast is the craft.
What are your cleaning routines for espresso equipment?
Mention backflushing, steam wand wiping after every use, and daily grinder and machine cleaning. Equipment care shows real experience.
Are you available for early mornings and weekends?
Cafes live on the 5 a.m. open. Answer honestly, because reliability at opening is often the deciding factor.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For baristas specifically — generic advice costs you here
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Quantify pace with drinks per hour or daily transaction counts during rushes.
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Name the equipment you have used, from La Marzocco and Mazzer to super-automatics.
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Mention latte art skills and any coffee education, such as SCA courses or cuppings.
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Include your food handler card where required, and cash handling experience.
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Note opening or closing keyholder duties, since they signal trust and reliability.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Barista
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Shift Supervisor
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Assistant Store Manager
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Store Manager
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