Free barista job description template
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Barista job description template · Fill in the [brackets]
Barista
About the job
[Business name] is hiring a Barista who makes and serves coffee and other drinks, takes orders and keeps the counter clean and moving. [One or two sentences about your business and why someone would want to work there.]
What you’ll do
- Greet customers and take orders
- Prepare coffee, espresso and other drinks to recipe
- Operate the register and handle payments
- Keep the counter, equipment and seating area clean
- Restock cups, milk and other supplies
- Follow food safety and sanitation rules
- Open or close the shop [if assigned]
What you need
- Customer-friendly and reliable
- Able to stand for a full shift and lift [weight]
- Early morning availability [if opening]
- Food handler card [if required in your area]
Nice to have
- Prior barista or cafe experience
- Cash handling experience
How to apply
[Apply link, email or phone], by [date].
[Business name] is an equal opportunity employer.
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Example: the template filled in for a small business
Hypothetical example for Daybreak Coffee, a one-location neighborhood coffee shop.
Daybreak Coffee is hiring a Barista for weekday mornings (5:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.). You'll make drinks to our recipes, run the register and keep the shop clean. We train you on the espresso machine; a friendly attitude matters more than experience.
Notice what makes it work: real hours, the actual tools, who they report to, and one honest reason to want the job. That’s the difference between a blank template and a job description that gets the right applicants.
What a barista does
A barista makes and serves coffee and other drinks, takes orders and keeps the counter clean and moving. Typical duties include:
- Greet customers and take orders
- Prepare coffee, espresso and other drinks to recipe
- Operate the register and handle payments
- Keep the counter, equipment and seating area clean
- Restock cups, milk and other supplies
- Follow food safety and sanitation rules
Duties adapted from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook.
Requirements, training and licenses
The Bureau of Labor Statistics does not publish a separate barista page or wage, so this page links to its food and beverage serving category. Check your county or state health department for food handler requirements.
Training: Short on-the-job training; most shops teach their own drink recipes.
How much does a barista make?
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports pay for this job under “food and beverage serving and related workers” in its occupational wage tables, by state and metro area. Look up pay for your area → Local pay varies widely, so also check postings for similar jobs near you.
Before you set the rate, run the free hiring cost calculator. It adds payroll taxes and other costs and shows how much work the hire needs to bring in to pay for itself.
Free template or written for you?
| Free template | Job Description $30 | Hiring Kit $299 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written for | Any business | Your business | Your business |
| Duties and schedule | Typical, with blanks | Yours, filled in | Yours, filled in |
| Pay | National figure | Set for your local market | Set for your local market |
| State rules | “Check your state” | Checked for your state | Checked for your state |
| Ready to post | No, you edit it | Yes | Yes, plus the job posting |
| Performance review form | — | Included free | Included |
| Interview guide and 30-60-90 day plan | — | — | Included |
| Use the template | Have us write it | Get the Hiring Kit |
Free template
- Typical duties with blanks to fill in
- National pay figure
- You edit it before posting
Job Description · $30
- Written for your business: your duties, schedule and pay
- Checked for your state’s rules
- Ready to post
- Free matching performance review form
Hiring Kit · $299
- Everything in the $30 job description
- The job posting
- Interview guide
- 30-60-90 day plan for the new hire
Fixed prices. See what’s included in Job Description Writing and the Hiring Kit.
Common questions
What should I pay a barista?
The Bureau of Labor Statistics does not publish a barista-specific wage. Check the wage lookup for your area and compare it with what nearby shops advertise before you set the rate.
Can I use this template for free?
Yes. Copy it, edit it and post it. It's a starting point written for any business, so fill in the brackets and adjust the duties to your actual job. If you'd rather have it written for your business, ready to post, our Job Description service is $30.
Is this legal advice?
No. This page is general information. Requirements for some roles, especially in healthcare, vary by state. Check your state's rules, and talk to an employment attorney if you're unsure.
Published by Groundwork Business Advisory. Updated October 2026. General information, not legal advice. Pay data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, May 2025 wage estimates.