Experienced Barista / Shift Lead — Growth Opportunity

The Happy Cow is hiring an experienced barista/shift lead to join our team, with the chance to grow into a front-of-house leadership role. We're a fast-casual burger and coffee shop built on clean, high-quality ingredients — house-made syrups, refined-sugar-free options, pasture-raised beef, gluten-free accommodations, and a guest experience that actually feels thought-through. We're not a corporate coffee shop, so we need someone who cares about quality, consistency, and the details. If you'd rather help build something with a small local business than get lost in a chain, this is for you.

Details

• Location: OCC
• Schedule: 27–35 hours/week; morning and weekend availability required
• Pay: $15–17/hour depending on experience, plus tips
• Closed Mondays
• Perks: employee discounts and shift meals, plus a real path into front-of-house management
• Applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled

What You'll Do

• Pull consistent espresso drinks, cold brew, teas, and smoothies
• Give warm, confident service through every rush
• Open and/or close the front of house
• Keep the café clean, stocked, and running smoothly
• Help train newer baristas once you're settled in
• Communicate clearly with kitchen staff and ownership

What We're Looking For

• Prior barista experience required; espresso machine experience strongly preferred
• Dependable, organized, and a calm, steady presence during a rush
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Comfortable in a small business where everyone pitches in
• Interest in clean food or high-quality coffee is a plus
• Shift lead or leadership experience is a plus, but not required for the right person

Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid sick time

Work Location: In person