Barista

Job Title: Barista – Event Hospitality Specialist

Location: Toledo & Detroit Metro Areas
Compensation: $30/hour
Schedule: Part-time, 1–2 events per week (each event typically 4–6 hours including setup and breakdown)

About Café Côtier

Café Côtier is a mobile espresso bar delivering high-end coffee and Mediterranean-inspired hospitality to private events, weddings, and corporate gatherings. Our mission is to surprise and delight guests by elevating every interaction into a memorable experience.

Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled and hospitality-driven Barista to represent Café Côtier at events. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in ever-changing environments, can work independently, values precision in their craft, and understands that coffee service is not just about serving drinks, but about making guests feel better than they did before their interaction with you. 

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve espresso-based beverages with speed, consistency, and attention to detail.

• Engage guests with warm, professional, and high-touch service that exceeds expectations.

• Ensure setup and breakdown of mobile espresso cart, equipment, and supplies before and after events.

• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and adherence to health and safety standards.

• Adapt to client-specific dress codes and event guidelines while upholding Café Côtier’s professional brand image.

• Represent Café Côtier with punctuality, reliability, and hospitality at the core of every interaction.

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of high-end hospitality experience in a café, restaurant, or catering/events organization.

• Ability to safely lift and carry up to 80 lbs (equipment and supplies).

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to engage with diverse clientele in person, by phone, and through email/text.

• Proven track record of delivering exceptional customer service and hospitality.

• Punctual, dependable, and professional in appearance and demeanor.

• Flexible availability, primarily weekday mornings and weekends (both morning and evening).

What We Offer

• $30/hour starting pay.

• Opportunity to be part of a growing, hospitality-focused mobile catering brand with future roles in sales, marketing, and operations.

• Hands-on experience in events, catering, and premium coffee service.

• A culture that blends generosity, growth, and purpose: a place where hospitality is treated as a craft, a career path, and a way to elevate moments that matter.