Jobs & Careers

Current Openings:

Barista (Hiring Multiple)
Part-Time and Full-Time available. The target base compensation for an external hire for this position is $13.00/hr + tips.
Position Overview: 

At Hiker Coffee, we’re passionate about creating an experience that goes beyond the cup. With a focus on clean craft coffee, wellness, and community, we serve as a gathering place for health-conscious adventurers. Inspired by our founders’ journey, we combine high-quality, locally roasted coffee with a toxin-aware menu, creating a destination that promotes clean living and connection.

As a Barista, you’ll be cultivating a welcoming environment for both guests and team members. You aspire to provide a memorable experience to each and every person who visits our cafe. With a deep love for coffee and nourishing food, you’ll ensure that every aspect of the café reflects Hiker’s commitment to quality, service, and hospitality.

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Key Responsibilities:

Craft Coffee Excellence
  • Build excitement around Hiker Coffee by delivering consistently exceptional coffee, organic and better-for-you food options, educating guests, and promoting the benefits of clean coffee.
  • Maintain the highest quality standards for all beverages, ensuring every cup meets Hiker’s reputation for excellence.
  • Coffee bar operations, including daily brewing, espresso machine use, and product preparation, while upholding cleanliness and safety standards.
Customer Experience
  • Ensure every guest enjoys an extraordinary experience through personalized service, high-quality products, and a welcoming atmosphere.
  • Resolve guest concerns with professionalism and urgency, leaving a positive and lasting impression.
  • Build lasting customer relationships that promote loyalty and strengthen Hiker’s community presence.
  • Uphold Hiker’s highest standards for food safety, cleanliness, and overall ambiance.

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Qualifications Preferred: (accepting all applicants)
  • Cafe Expertise: Ability to consistently make high-quality menu items (hot food items, smoothies, other drinks), Espresso techniques, and maintain equipment cleanliness to Hiker’s specifications.
  • Operational Skills: Understanding of cash handling, and ability to uphold health and safety requirements, and maintain a clean working environment. 
  • Customer-Centric Mindset: A commitment to delivering exceptional service and building lasting guest relationships.
  • Marketing Awareness: Working with leadership to run promotions and engage with the local community to drive sales.
  • Tech Proficiency: Familiarity with register/POS systems and tools like Google Suite.
  • Food Service Experience: Previous café, coffee bar, restaurant, or other customer experience preferred
  • Passion for Wellness: Enthusiasm for coffee, tea, and health-conscious food or an excitement to learn.
Physical Requirements:
  • Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time. You’re on your feet the majority of the shift
  • Perform motion with the hands, wrists, and forearms to operate machinery
  • Ability to lift up to 5lbs frequently and up to 50lbs occasionally

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What We Offer:
  • An opportunity to learn craft coffee excellence that reflects Hiker’s mission of wellness, connection, and quality.
  • A collaborative, supportive work environment where you can build skills that are valued.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and continuing education in the coffee industry
  • Growth within Hiker, opportunities for promotion within the company. Cafe, Roasting & Production, Sales & Marketing, and more. 
  • The hours can be part-time/full-time based on your availability and can increase and decrease due to the needs of the business. Opportunity to pick up extra shifts in roastery production as needed. 

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If you’re a coffee enthusiast or interested in exploring the world of coffee and enjoy creating memorable customer experiences, we’d love to have you on our team. Join us at Hiker Coffee and help craft a space where great coffee and great people come together.

How to Apply:
  1. Show Us Your Story – Send your resume and a cover letter that tells us why you’re perfect for this role. Bonus points if you can share your favorite coffee drink and how you make it!
  2. Make it Shine – We’re looking for passion, personality, and professionalism. Show us what makes you a rockstar in the world of craft coffee.
  3. Click "Apply Now" below to fill out the application and upload your resume and cover letter OR email it over – support@hiker.coffee with the subject line: “Hiker Barista Position – [Your Name]”