Open position

Part-Time Coffee Shop Team Member

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Hey there! 👋

We're El Cerro, a brand new Caribbean-inspired coffee shop and plant-based bakery on Capitol Hill, rooted in Puerto Rican and Latin culture, from the coffee we source to the music we play to the way we treat people like family. We're looking for our very first crew member to help us kick things off right.

Honestly, this is a great fit if you want steady part-time hours without a full-time commitment. Maybe you're in school, maybe you've got another job, maybe you just want your week a little lighter. We guarantee at least 20 hours a week so it's reliable income without taking over your whole calendar.

We're small and we're scrappy, and everyone here wears a lot of hats, but it's the good kind of busy. The kind where you actually feel like part of something from day one. If you love or feel connected to Latin and Caribbean culture, light up a room, remember regulars' orders, and don't mind getting your hands a little messy keeping the place spotless, we want to meet you. Bilingual in Spanish? Even better, though not required.

At a glance

  • Address: 1316 E Pike St, Seattle, WA 98122
  • Pay: $21.30/hour plus tips, shared equally among the crew
  • Type: Part-time, 20 hours/week guaranteed minimum
  • Opening date: Tentative opening date: July 15
  • Hours: Wed-Sunday, 7a-2p

What you'll be doing:

  • Cashier: Running the register and handling cash/card transactions with a smile
  • Barista: Pulling shots, steaming milk, and making our coffee menu (we'll train you on our Caribbean-origin coffee program, no experience required, just enthusiasm)
  • Food prep: Prepping and serving our plant-based food items
  • Customer connection: Chatting with customers and making regulars feel like family
  • Dining area: Keeping it clean, tidy, and inviting (wiping tables, sweeping, resetting seating)
  • Bathroom: Cleaning it, yep it's part of the job, and we all pitch in
  • Dishes: Washing utensils, cups, and equipment
  • Workspace: Keeping your station and the back area clean and organized
  • Stocking: Restocking supplies and helping with light opening/closing duties
  • Vibe: Being a genuinely warm, friendly presence, this is a neighborhood spot and we want people to feel it

What we're looking for:

  • Attitude: A great attitude and a knack for making people feel welcome
  • Culture: Love for or connection to Latin and Caribbean culture, food, and music is a big plus
  • Plant-based: Familiarity with or enthusiasm for a vegan/plant-based lifestyle is a plus, since our whole menu is plant-based and you'll be talking about it with customers all day
  • Adaptability: Comfortable multitasking across cashier, barista, food prep, and cleaning duties
  • Reliability: On time, dependable, and takes pride in a clean space
  • Experience: Prior coffee shop or food service experience is a plus but not required
  • Physical ability: Able to stand for extended periods and lift up to about 30 lbs

Pay & schedule:

  • Wage: $21.30/hour plus tips
  • Tips: Pooled and shared evenly across the crew, so everyone benefits from a busy shift, not just whoever's on register
  • Hours: 20 hours/week guaranteed minimum, with consistent and predictable scheduling, ideal if you're looking for a light schedule or a second income stream
  • Paid PTO: We offer paid time off as part of our benefits package
  • Additional benefits: We plan to expand benefits over time as the business grows
  • Sick leave: Paid Sick and Safe Time accrual per Seattle/WA law

To apply: Email us your resume

El Cerro is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants regardless of race, immigration status, gender identity, or background. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered in accordance with Seattle's Fair Chance Employment ordinance.