$20 per hour
We are hiring immediately for part time BARISTA positions. Location : Capital One Cafe - 2855 Stevens Creek Boulevard, Santa Clara, CA 95050. Note: online applications accepted only . Schedule : Part time; Monday through…
Hospitality & Food · San Jose, CA
Barista jobs in San Jose, CA
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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$17–$35/hr
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$51k
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$22 per hour
experience? Here’s your chance to do just that, in a role with unlimited career growth and opportunities! We’re hiring full-time Baristas to be the perfect blend to our team. You’ll prepare specialty drinks, assist with…
$23 per hour
We are hiring immediately for full time BARISTA positions. Location : Palo Alto Networks - 3000 Tannery Way, Santa Clara, CA 95054. Note: online applications accepted only . Schedule : Full time; Monday through Friday, h…
$18.45 per hour
Location: San Jose State University We are hiring immediately for a BARISTA position. Address :One Washington Square, San Jose, CA 95192 Note: online applications accepted only . Schedule : Full & Part Time Schedule: Mor…
$24.75 - $25 per hour
The Barista Lead crafts a memorable experience for our customers by providing timely service, quality beverages and products, and maintaining a clean and comfortable location environment. The Barista Lead is responsible…
$18.7 per hour
quality Italian, local and homemade products LEARN through our classes and our team’s product knowledge Job Description A Barista creates and serves specialty hot and cold beverages according to Eataly’s recipes and gues…
$18.45 - $20 per hour
Team Members: $18.45/hr - $20.00/hr & Shift Leads: $20.50/hr- $22.00/hr (depending on experience) | Preferred Availability: Mornings & Afternoons (7:30AM-4PM) Join our team at Palmetto Superfoods as Team Members & Shift…
$22 per hour
environment? Are you interested specialty coffee? If you answered yes, yes and yes, we want to meet you! Full-Time and Part-Time, BARISTA positions are available NOW for qualified applicants. ABOUT US At Los Gatos Coffee…
$29k - $40k
the same care in selecting and preparing our teams as we do when crafting the perfect cup. Peet’s is currently seeking passionate Baristas. Our Baristas possess an unwavering commitment to mastery by ensuring unequaled q…
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What baristas earn in San Jose
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $17–$23 | $36k–$47k |
| Mid level | $21–$28 | $44k–$58k |
| Senior | $26–$35 | $55k–$72k |
Adjusted for the San Jose 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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