Barista

Overview

Southern Grounds is a chef-driven all day cafe, featuring coffee from Intelligentsia roasters. We're hospitality-obsessed, and team-focused. We're currently hiring experienced baristas.

SoGro is rapidly expanding, and this role offers great potential for growth!

Duties

Prepare and serve a variety of coffee drinks, wines, beers and cocktails with precision and hospitality!

Handle prep tasks such as making cold brew, brewing teas and coffee, prepping cocktail batches and stocking items.

Operate Toast POS efficiently while handling cash transactions

Provide outstanding customer service by greeting guests warmly, taking orders accurately, and addressing inquiries promptly

Maintain cleanliness and organization of the café area, including food handling stations and seating areas

Manage time effectively during busy periods to ensure quick service without compromising quality

Follow all food safety protocols and proper food handling procedures to ensure a safe environment for staff and customers

Requirements

Prior barista experience or coffee industry knowledge is highly preferred

Familiarity with POS systems such as Toast POS is a plus

Strong customer service skills with the ability to engage positively with diverse guests

Excellent time management skills to handle multiple tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment

Basic math skills for cash handling, retail math, and accurate order processing

Knowledge of food safety standards and proper food handling techniques

Ability to stand for extended periods, walk comfortably around the café, and lift moderate loads as needed

Experience in serving or food service roles within cafés or retail environments is advantageous

About Southern Grounds - Neptune Beach

Southern Grounds Neptune Beach is a coffee shop and restaurant at 200 1st St in Beaches Town Center — Neptune Beach's boutique plaza a two-minute walk from the Atlantic Ocean. The courtyard is the reason people come: shaded outdoor courtyard, dog-friendly, string lights after dark. It's the kind of outdoor space that becomes a ritual. Inside, a chef-driven coffee shop with counter ordering and table service. Free Wi-Fi for work sessions. Outside, the courtyard that made this location. We serve direct-trade Intelligentsia coffee, all-day breakfast and brunch, scratch-made bowls, and fresh Blueberry Bakery pastries — all from a Mediterranean-inspired scratch kitchen cooking in extra virgin olive oil. Seed-oil-free options identified on the menu. beer and wine. Evening brings dinner, a wine list, and live music in the courtyard — walk-in only, no reservation needed.