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Posted August 12, 2026

Morning Barista

PJ's Coffee of Lake St. Louis
Lake Saint Louis, MO, US Full Time
15USD - 18USD per hour

Job Description

Job Description
Benefits:
  • Flexible schedule
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Training & development

Benefits/Perks
  • Ongoing Management and leadership training opportunities
  • Employee retail and shift discounts
  • Hourly Salary Starting at $12 per hour + tips (averages $15-18/hour)
  • Possibility of bonuses when Team meets goals
  • Prize opportunities through national contests
  • Local, regional, and national awards and recognition
  • Opportunity to grow within PJ's Coffee
Responsibilities
  • Present a positive image of PJ's customers and coworkers
  • Proactively suggest new beverages, drink enhancements, snacks, and pastries, to improve the overall experience and knowledge of customers.
  • Prepare all beverages and food to meet PJ’s Coffee specifications and customer satisfaction.
  • Ensure that the store offers excellent customer service as it pertains to the operation of the staff and the physical upkeep of the store.
  • Follow cash handling procedures accurately
  • Ensure the interior and exterior of a store meet sanitary, safety, and aesthetic requirements by maintaining daily shift checklists and par levels.
  • Alert management to operational needs, equipment failure, and necessary improvements that are needed
  • Enforce and abide by company policies, procedures, and safety rules
  • Attend training sessions designed to increase coffee knowledge and work skills and apply that knowledge to operations

Qualifications
  • Barista experience is Ok, but not required! You will be trained in the PJ’s ways of serving the best cup of coffee in town!
  • Available and Reliable to open PJ's Coffee and work shifts between 5:30am-3:00pm
  • Must be available to work weekends
  • Outgoing and engaging personality
  • Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills
  • Ability to problem solve and engage with a team
  • Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced, team environment
  • Ability to communicate through different communication channels, including email, phone, project management software, and conference calls (if necessary)

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