Ritual Coffee Roasters Inc

RITUAL COFFEE ASSISTANT MANAGER (NEW LOCATION, CALIFORNIA STREET)

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 19:37:12 +0000

Assistant Manager (R9 - CALIFORNIA STREET)

Overview

The Ritual Coffee Assistant Manager is the supportive and organized linchpin that ensures our cafe is always running smoothly and our baristas feel supported. We are looking for that special someone who is passionate about helping us scale our business to the next level through improved strategies, systems, and cultural development.

This person is a self-defined professional growth seeker - asking for constructive feedback and applying it; a natural at providing direct, helpful, and inspiring guidance to all.

As our Assistant Manager, you do not need to know our exact systems before you start, but you need to be committed to your own growth and the growth and success of the cafe team, your co-workers across departments, and the company as a whole. Your role is to be willing to and actively jumping in and developing solutions where needed.

People who are not emotionally intelligent, not hard working, nor open to feedback - need not apply. You are meant for this role if you are a model barista and a self-starter with a strong interest in - and appreciation for - coffee and people.

Ultimately, we are looking for someone who has a talent for cafe operations, coffee, supporting coworkers, and who is wholeheartedly enthusiastic about growing with our business. If this is you, we can’t wait to meet you!

ABOUT US: RITUAL IS CHANGING THE WAY PEOPLE KNOW COFFEE.

In 2005, when corporate coffee dominated American culture, Ritual unknowingly started a fun and exciting revolution that would ultimately help launch the new coffee movement.

We buy 90+% of our beans from producer partners that we have relationships with, setting the highest standard in the industry. This makes sure we get our hands on the best beans in the world, but more importantly, makes sure our farmers maintain the quality of life they deserve.

Now a bona fide San Francisco original, we’ve also earned our iconic status as one of the best coffee roasting companies in the world. The mission of Ritual Coffee is simple: to make people happy by giving them the best coffee experience they’ve ever had. Ritual roasts in SoMa, and has cafes in San Francisco and Napa.

DIVERSITY AT RITUAL: COFFEE IS FOR EVERYONE

We are passionate about creating safe, welcoming, and inclusive spaces on both sides of the counter and behind the scenes at Ritual. We best achieve our mission (making people happy by giving them the best coffee experience they’ve ever had) when our staff reflects the broad diversity of people who love coffee. Our commitment to inclusion across race, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, age, religion, sexual orientation, physical ability, experience, and perspective is part of what makes Ritual the innovative place that it is.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Work alongside Cafe Manager to lead a team of approximately 10-15 retail employees, including Shift Leads, a Coffee Educator and Baristas

Contribute to the overall culture and business growth using our Culture Guide as a tool for self-reflection and an ongoing commitment to self-growth, the growth in others, and the growth of the company.
Contribute to the overall culture and business growth by participating in or leading improvement committees and projects when needed.

Oversee, implement, and participate in our formal culture management structure and processes, which emphasize individual supervision and support.
Cultivate a supportive and inclusive work environment for all employees, and foster employee satisfaction and retention.
Conduct bi-weekly check-ins with supervisees cultivating an on-going mentorship and productive feedback loop.
Ensure information is communicated effectively throughout cafe and across departments.
Be a great leader in your cafe and an ambassador for Ritual in the community.
Conduct timely formal reviews with constructive feedback, both positive and negative, that provide tools for baristas to grow during their time at Ritual.

Retail café customers are consistently served delicious coffee to our quality and service standards.

Demonstrate Ritual’s standards for customer service, ensure that all cafe employees are supported to provide that.
Work with the Head of Training and Coffee Educator to ensure that standards are upheld in cafes and that the caliber of training is sufficient for the cafe to excel.
Develop café staff to be knowledgeable and provide great customer service.
Demonstrates model barista behavior adhering to all Ritual standards, exemplifies excellent customer service and addresses customer service issues when they arise.
Teaches staff proper care of cafe dishes and equipment. Reports any necessary replacements to the Cafe Manager.

Our cafe is profitable and contributes to the sustainability of Ritual and our communities – both locally and globally.

See that the cafe operations (including coffee/goods/food ordering, billing, banking) are efficient so that the cafe can be profitable
Oversee cashier functions, including ensuring that items are rung up accurately, that tax is charged appropriately, and cash handling, including monitoring over/short and deposits.
Set ambitious but achievable goals for each quarter that fit into the outcomes for your position, are in line with overall goals for your cafe, and for Ritual.
Begin to understand how to manage labor, cost of goods, and controllable expenses to contribute to a sustainable bottom line, while making decisions in keeping with Ritual’s values.
Plans administrative time effectively to complete all weekly tasks.

Ritual cafe is clean, beautiful and safe, providing both employees and customers with a fun, inclusive environment.

Contribute ideas to keeping the café fun and fresh.
Support teams, systems, and processes to ensure the cafe always runs smoothly in spite of inevitable surprises.
Responds immediately to potentially hazardous situations and communicates them to the Cafe Manager.
Facilitates repairs with vendors and communicates repairs to Cafe Manager and records repairs in log sheet. Provides for an inclusive work environment for customers and staff avoiding misgendering, misidentifying or having exclusionary or inappropriate conversations, and correcting these behaviors in others.

Qualifications

1-2 years experience in food service

An approachable people-person with a high level of emotional intelligence, patience,

compassion and problem solving skills.

Excellent communication and teaching skills, able to engage and inspire professional

growth.

Infectious love of coffee

Proficiency with Google Drive, spreadsheets and general comfort with use of technology

Availability: on-call for emergencies, ability to be on site at cafes when urgently needed

Must be authorized to work in the United States. (Required)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical requirements listed are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Regular and consistent attendance and the ability to sit and work with hands and arms for at least eight (8) hours per day and five (5) days per week.
Physical ability to stand, reach, lift, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, walk, crawl, push and pull items weighing up to 20 pounds.
Stand and move throughout the cafe/ office.
Must be able to interact with customers for at least eight (8) hours per day and five (5) days per week.
Add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage.
Have consistent and reliable onsite attendance at the cafe/ office.
Proficient interpersonal relations and communicative skills in English;
Interpret and follow a variety of instructions and procedures furnished in English - written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Meet daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, yearly and other deadlines consistently.
Work under pressure with changing, ambiguous priorities.
Communicate effectively and promptly to clients, vendors and employees of the organization.
High level of manual dexterity to adeptly type and use computer equipment.
Auditory and visual skills – Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to work overtime occasionally at the last minute.
Occasional Travel may be required.
Stand stationary in cafe throughout the shift for periods of time (up to 8 hours per day, 5 days per week);
Continuous physical activity including walking, standing, twisting, sitting, bending, lifting, reaching, kneeling, stooping, crawling, wiping, climbing, pushing and pulling items weighing 50 pounds for distances of up to 20 ft.;
Ability to perform moderately strenuous physical work and withstand temperatures of 0 degrees Fahrenheit or less and 100 degrees Fahrenheit or more;
Be able to adeptly use restaurant equipment;
Perform basic math and fractions to complete recipes;
Understand and respond to staff and customer requests in a loud environment

COMPENSATION + BENEFITS

Ritual Coffee strongly believes in investing in our people and our culture. We offer great benefits including subsidized medical insurance, dental insurance, and commuter benefits. All employees are eligible for paid time off, paid sick days, holidays (paid at time and a half) and a matching 401k plan. Starting wage is $33/hour for this position.

Benefits

Available to all employees

Commuter Benefits - pre-tax earnings for public transit
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - free counseling, physical and mental health, financial and legal coaching
Employee discount on merchandise,and brewing equipment at all our locations
Six paid holidays per year, paid at time and a half for non-exempt employees
Free coffee!

After 60 days as an employee at Ritual

Healthcare Benefits (for full-time employees working over 30 hours per week)

85% employer-covered medical insurance: grandfathered Kaiser plans
VSP Vision and subsidized dental PPO or HMO with Premier Access

Healthcare Benefits (for part-time employees working under 30 hours)

SF Medical Reimbursement Account (MRA) $2.56 per hour worked to SF City Option

After one year as an employee at Ritual

401K with up to a 5% company match on employee contributions
Paid Time Off with tenured increases for full-time employees

CLASSIFICATION & SUPERVISION

This is a regular, full time, hourly, non-exempt position 30-40 hours per week
Assistant Managers are expected to work at least one weekend day
Assistant Managers are supervised by the Cafe Manager

TO APPLY

Please upload your resume and a cover letter explaining why you’d be a great Assistant Manager through our hiring portal at https://ritualcoffee.easyapply.co/

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

We thank you for your interest in a career opportunity with Ritual Coffee. Due to high volume, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

RITUAL COFFEE CAFE MANAGER (NEW LOCATION, CALIFORNIA STREET)

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 16:50:22 +0000

CAFE MANAGER (R9 CALIFORNIA STREET)

OVERVIEW

The Ritual Coffee Cafe Manager is the enthusiastic, professional, and organized leader that ensures our cafe is always running smoothly and our baristas feel supported. We are looking for that special someone who is passionate about helping us grow our business to the next level through improved strategies, systems, and cultural development.

This person is deeply interested in self-growth - asking for constructive feedback and applying it; a natural at providing direct, helpful, and inspiring guidance to all. We are looking for a leader with a clear and compassionate communication style who is great at being objective, and is a natural at connecting with people.

As our Cafe Manager, you do not need to know our exact systems before you start, but you need to be committed to your own growth and the growth and success of the cafe team, your co-workers across departments, and the company as a whole. Your role is to be willing to and actively jumping in and developing solutions where needed.

People who are not flexible, not ready to lead by example, nor not open to feedback - need not apply. You are meant for this role if you are a problem solver and a self-starter with a strong interest in - and appreciation for - coffee and people.

ABOUT US: RITUAL IS CHANGING THE WAY PEOPLE KNOW COFFEE.

In 2005, when corporate coffee dominated American culture, Ritual unknowingly started a fun and exciting revolution that would ultimately help launch the new coffee movement.

DIVERSITY AT RITUAL: COFFEE IS FOR EVERYONE

RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead a team of approximately 10-15 retail employees, including Assistant Manager, Shift Leads, a Coffee Educator and Baristas

Contribute to the overall culture and business growth using our Culture Guide as a tool for self-reflection and an ongoing commitment to self-growth, the growth in others, and the growth of the company.
Contribute to the overall culture and business growth by participating in or leading improvement committees and projects when needed.
Hire people who are a great fit for Ritual and anticipate hiring needs of your cafe.
Train and develop café staff to be knowledgeable and provide great customer service.
Be a great leader and role model of our culture in your cafe and an ambassador for Ritual in the community.
Observe employees and prepare for giving meaningful, supportive regular feedback.
Conduct timely reviews and deliver direct and compassionate feedback, both positive and constructive, and provide tools for baristas to grow during their time at Ritual.
Work with the leadership team to develop and implement standards for Ritual’s culture, values, quality and customer service.

Retail café customers are consistently served delicious coffee to our quality and service standards.

Demonstrate Ritual’s standards for customer service, ensure that all cafe employees are supported to provide that.
Work with the Head of Training to ensure that standards are upheld in cafes and that the caliber of training is sufficient for the cafe to excel.

Our cafe is profitable and contributes to the sustainability of Ritual and our communities – both locally and globally.

Monitor and analyze sales and profitability of the café, be able to cost individual items to maintain established margins.
Work with the Retail Operations Manager to ensure that all items and tax settings are accurate in the POS system.
Oversee cashier functions, including ensuring that items are rung up accurately, and cash handling, including monitoring over/short and deposits.
Set ambitious but achievable goals for each quarter that fit into the outcomes for your position, are in line with overall goals for your cafe, and for Ritual.
Understand how to manage labor, cost of goods, and controllable expenses to contribute to a sustainable bottom line, while making decisions in keeping with Ritual’s values.

The Ritual California cafe is clean, beautiful and safe, providing both employees and customers with a fun, inclusive environment.

Create and maintain a program for preventative maintenance, ensuring that equipment, furniture and café spaces are maintained and updated regularly to prevent them from getting worn down, dated, or falling into disrepair.
Contribute ideas to keeping the café fun and fresh.
Build teams, systems, and processes to ensure the cafe always runs smoothly in spite of inevitable surprises.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum 1-2 years experience in a cafe leadership role
Proven experience building healthy and inclusive diverse teams
An approachable people-person with a high level of emotional intelligence, patience, compassion and problem solving skills
Excellent communication and teaching skills, able to engage and inspire professional growth
Infectious love of coffee
Proficiency with Google Drive, spreadsheets and general comfort with use of technology
Availability: on-call for emergencies, ability to be on site at cafe when urgently needed

Must be authorized to work in the United States (Required)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Regular and consistent attendance and the ability to sit and work with hands and arms for at least eight (8) hours per day and five (5) days per week.
Physical ability to stand, reach, lift, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, walk, crawl, push and pull items weighing up to 20 pounds.
Stand and move throughout the cafe/ office.
Must be able to interact with customers for at least eight (8) hours per day and five (5) days per week.
Add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage.
Have consistent and reliable onsite attendance at the cafe/ office.
Proficient interpersonal relations and communicative skills in English;
Interpret and follow a variety of instructions and procedures furnished in English - written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Write routine reports and correspondence.
Meet daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, yearly and other deadlines consistently.
Work under pressure with changing, ambiguous priorities.
Communicate effectively and promptly to clients, vendors, and employees of the organization.
High level of manual dexterity to adeptly type and use computer equipment.
Auditory and visual skills – Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to work overtime occasionally at the last minute.
Occasional Travel may be required.
Stand stationary in cafe throughout the shift for periods of time (up to 8 hours per day, 5 days per week);
Continuous physical activity including walking, standing, twisting, sitting, bending, lifting, reaching, kneeling, stooping, crawling, wiping, climbing, pushing and pulling items weighing 50 pounds for distances of up to 20 ft.;
Ability to perform moderately strenuous physical work and withstand temperatures of 0 degrees Fahrenheit or less and 100 degrees Fahrenheit or more;
Be able to adeptly use restaurant equipment;
Perform basic math and fractions to complete recipes;
Understand and respond to staff and customer requests in a loud environment

COMPENSATION + BENEFITS

BENEFITS

Available to all employees

Commuter Benefits - pre-tax earnings for public transit
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - free counseling, physical and mental health, financial and legal coaching
Employee discount on merchandise,and brewing equipment at all our locations
Six paid holidays per year, paid at time and a half for non-exempt employees
Free coffee!

After 60 days as an employee at Ritual

Healthcare Benefits (for full-time employees working over 30 hours per week)

85% employer-covered medical insurance: grandfathered Kaiser plans
VSP Vision and subsidized dental PPO or HMO with Premier Access

Healthcare Benefits (for part-time employees working under 30 hours)

SF Medical Reimbursement Account (MRA) $2.56 per hour worked to SF City Option

After one year as an employee at Ritual

401K with up to a 5% company match on employee contributions
Paid Time Off with tenured increases for full-time employees

CLASSIFICATION & SUPERVISION

This is a regular, full-time, exempt position.
The Cafe Manager will be expected to work at least one weekend day per week.
The Cafe Manager reports to the Retail People Operations Manager.

TO APPLY

Please upload your resume and a cover letter explaining why you’d be a great Cafe Manager through our hiring portal at https://ritualcoffee.easyapply.co/

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

We thank you for your interest in a career opportunity with Ritual Coffee. Due to high volume, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

RITUAL COFFEE BARISTA

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 18:46:04 +0000

Job Announcement: BARISTA

OVERVIEW

As our new barista, you do not need to know our exact systems and techniques before you start, but you need to be self-aware and humble to be able to jump in, be helpful and problem-solve where needed. People who do not take initiative, who are not customer oriented, not open to feedback, nor passionate about coffee need not apply. You are meant for this role if you are a team player with a strong interest in and appreciation for coffee quality.

Ultimately, we are looking for someone who has a talent for people, coffee, and supporting coworkers, and who is wholeheartedly enthusiastic about growing with our business. If this is you, we can't wait to meet you!

ABOUT US: RITUAL IS CHANGING THE WAY PEOPLE KNOW COFFEE.

In 2005, when corporate coffee dominated American culture, Ritual unknowingly started a fun and exciting revolution that would ultimately help launch the new coffee movement.

We buy 90+% of our beans from producer partners that we have relationships with, setting the highest standard â€¨in the industry. This makes sure we get our hands on the best beans in the world, but more importantly, makes sure our farmers maintain the quality of life they deserve.

Now a bona fide San Francisco original, we've also earned our iconic status as one of the best coffee roasting companies in the world. The mission of Ritual Coffee is simple: to make people happy by giving them the best coffee experience they've ever had. Ritual roasts in SoMa, and has cafes in San Francisco and Napa.

DIVERSITY AT RITUAL: COFFEE IS FOR EVERYONE

We are passionate about creating safe, welcoming, and inclusive spaces on both sides of the counter and behind the scenes at Ritual. We best achieve our mission (making people happy by giving them the best coffee experience they've ever had) when our staff reflects the broad diversity of people who love coffee. Our commitment to inclusion across race, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, age, religion, sexual orientation, physical ability, experience, and perspective is part of what makes Ritual the innovative place that it is.

RESPONSIBILITIES

With direct supervision and training support, all baristas are expected to:

Contribute to the overall culture and business growth using our Culture Guide as a tool for self-reflection and an ongoing commitment to self-growth, the growth in others, and the growth of the company
Contribute to the overall culture and business growth by participating in or leading improvement committees and projects when needed
Ensure that our customers have positive interactions and are consistently served delicious coffee to our quality standards
Stay knowledgeable about all cafe offerings, including drinks, beans, brew equipment, and Ritual
Be proactive within the coffee bar team to anticipate needs, prevent problems, and maintain smooth operations
Follow all employee and cafe operations policies, including but not limited to: cash handling, scheduling and feedback processes
Help keep the cafe clean, beautiful and safe, providing both employees and customers with a fun, inclusive environment

QUALIFICATIONS

Love of coffee
Passion for excellent customer service
Stellar verbal communication skills
Excellent interpersonal one-on-one, team, and partnership skills
High level of emotional intelligence with a positive outlook and good sense of humor
Seeks out feedback and is excited about self-growth and improvement within the context of the job
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Able to handle critical customer situations with ease
Must pay strong attention to detail and have passion for high quality products
Possession of a current Food Handler's Card

EXPERIENCE

Minimum 1 year experience in a customer service position
Experience with soliciting and implementing feedback to improve performance

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Regular and consistent attendance and the ability to sit and work with hands and arms for at least eight (8) hours per day and five (5) days per week.
Physical ability to stand, reach, lift, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, walk, crawl, push and pull items weighing up to 20 pounds.
Stand and move throughout the cafe/ office.
Must be able to interact with customers for at least eight (8) hours per day and five (5) days per week.
Add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage.
Have consistent and reliable onsite attendance at the cafe/ office.
Proficient interpersonal relations and communicative skills in English;
Interpret and follow a variety of instructions and procedures furnished in English - written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Meet daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, yearly and other deadlines consistently.
Work under pressure with changing, ambiguous priorities.
Communicate effectively and promptly to clients, vendors and employees of the organization.
High level of manual dexterity to adeptly type and use computer equipment.
Auditory and visual skills â€“ Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to work overtime occasionally at the last minute.
Occasional Travel may be required.
Stand stationary in cafe throughout the shift for periods of time (up to 8 hours per day, 5 days per week);
Continuous physical activity including walking, standing, twisting, sitting, bending, lifting, reaching, kneeling, stooping, crawling, wiping, climbing, pushing and pulling items weighing 50 pounds for distances of up to 20 ft.;
Ability to perform moderately strenuous physical work and withstand temperatures of 0 degrees Fahrenheit or less and 100 degrees Fahrenheit or more;
Be able to adeptly use restaurant equipment;
Perform basic math and fractions to complete recipes;
Understand and respond to staff and customer requests in a loud environment

COMPENSATION + BENEFITS

CLASSIFICATION & SUPERVISION

This is a regular, full time, hourly, non-exempt position 30-40 hours per week
Baristas are expected to work at least one weekend day
Baristas are supervised by the Cafe Manager

TO APPLY

Please upload your resume and a cover letter explaining why you'd be a great Barista through our hiring portal at https://ritualcoffee.easyapply.co/

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

We thank you for your interest in a career opportunity with Ritual Coffee. Due to high volume, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

RITUAL COFFEE PART-TIME BARISTA (NAPA)

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:28:33 +0000

PART- TIME/FLEX BARISTA - Napa

OVERVIEW

Ritual Coffee is seeking a hard-working and enthusiastic barista to create experiences that change the way people know coffee. We are looking for that special someone who is dedicated to customer service, teamwork, and quality who has a flexible schedule and the ability to blend seamlessly into various roles in the cafe. To be a PT/Flex barista you must be willing to help cover shifts as needed in the Napa cafe each month, as well as working occasional catering events throughout the year.

As a PT/Flex barista, you do not need to know our exact systems and techniques before you start, but you need to be self-aware and humble – able to jump in, be helpful and problem-solve where needed. People who do not take initiative, who are not customer oriented, not open to feedback, nor passionate about coffee need not apply. You are meant for this role if you are a team player with a strong interest in and appreciation for coffee quality.

ABOUT US: RITUAL IS CHANGING THE WAY PEOPLE KNOW COFFEE.

In 2005, when corporate coffee dominated American culture, Ritual unknowingly started a fun and exciting revolution that would ultimately help launch the new coffee movement.

We buy 90+% of our beans from producer partners that we have relationships with, setting the highest standardin the industry. This makes sure we get our hands on the best beans in the world, but more importantly, makes sure our farmers maintain the quality of life they deserve.

DIVERSITY AT RITUAL: COFFEE IS FOR EVERYONE

RESPONSIBILITIES

With direct supervision and training support, PT/Flex Baristas are expected to:

Contribute to the overall culture and business growth using our Culture Guide as a tool for self-reflection and an ongoing commitment to self-growth, the growth in others, and the growth of the company
Communicate promptly and clearly with the Catering Department and Cafe Managers about their ability to work shifts when requested.
Ensure that our customers have positive interactions and are consistently served delicious coffee to our quality standards
Availability for at least one weekend day each week.
Stay knowledgeable about all cafe offerings, including drinks, beans, brew equipment, and Ritual via remaining up to date with current postings on the basecamp platform.
Be proactive within the coffee bar team to anticipate needs, prevent problems, and maintain smooth operations
Follow all employee and cafe operations policies, including but not limited to: cash handling, scheduling and feedback processes
Help keep the cafe clean, beautiful and safe, providing both employees and customers with a fun, inclusive environment

QUALIFICATIONS

Flexible schedule and ability to work 4-8 hour shifts with as little as 24 hours of notice
Love of coffee
Passion for excellent customer service
Stellar verbal communication skills
Excellent interpersonal one-on-one, team, and partnership skills
High level of emotional intelligence with a positive outlook and good sense of humor
Seeks out feedback and is excited about self-growth and improvement within the context of the job
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Able to handle critical customer situations with ease
Must pay strong attention to detail and have passion for high quality products

EXPERIENCE

Experience with soliciting and implementing feedback to improve performance

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Regular and consistent attendance and the ability to sit and work with hands and arms for at least eight (8) hours per day and five (5) days per week.
Physical ability to stand, reach, lift, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, walk, crawl, push and pull items weighing up to 20 pounds.
Stand and move throughout the cafe/ office.
Must be able to interact with customers for at least eight (8) hours per day and up to five (5) days per week.
Add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage.
Have consistent and reliable onsite attendance at the cafe/events.
Proficient interpersonal relations and communicative skills in English;
Interpret and follow a variety of instructions and procedures furnished in English - written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Meet daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, yearly and other deadlines consistently.
Work under pressure with changing, ambiguous priorities.
Communicate effectively and promptly to clients, vendors and employees of the organization.
High level of manual dexterity to adeptly type and use computer equipment.
Auditory and visual skills – Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to work overtime occasionally at the last minute.
Occasional Travel may be required.
Stand stationary in cafe throughout the shift for periods of time (up to 8 hours per day, 5 days per week);
Continuous physical activity including walking, standing, twisting, sitting, bending, lifting, reaching, kneeling, stooping, crawling, wiping, climbing, pushing and pulling items weighing 50 pounds for distances of up to 20 ft.;
Ability to perform moderately strenuous physical work and withstand temperatures of 0 degrees Fahrenheit or less and 100 degrees Fahrenheit or more;
Be able to adeptly use restaurant equipment;
Perform basic math and fractions to complete recipes;
Understand and respond to staff and customer requests in a loud environment

COMPENSATION + BENEFITS

CLASSIFICATION & SUPERVISION

This is a regular, variable hour, hourly, non-exempt position up to 25 hours per week
Flex Baristas are expected to respond to every direct request to work within 48 hours.
Baristas are supervised by the Cafe Manager

TO APPLY

Please upload your resume and a cover letter explaining why you’d be a great Barista through our hiring portal at https://ritualcoffee.easyapply.co/

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

We thank you for your interest in a career opportunity with Ritual Coffee. Due to high volume, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

RITUAL COFFEE PART-TIME BARISTA (SAN FRANCISCO)

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:24:36 +0000

BARISTA - SAN FRANCISCO PT/FLEX

OVERVIEW

Ritual Coffee is seeking a hard-working and enthusiastic barista to create experiences that change the way people know coffee. We are looking for that special someone who is dedicated to customer service, teamwork, and quality who has a flexible schedule and the ability to blend seamlessly into various roles in the cafe. To be a PT/Flex barista you must be willing to help cover shifts as needed in our San Francisco cafes each month, as well as working occasional catering events throughout the year.

ABOUT US: RITUAL IS CHANGING THE WAY PEOPLE KNOW COFFEE.

In 2005, when corporate coffee dominated American culture, Ritual unknowingly started a fun and exciting revolution that would ultimately help launch the new coffee movement.

We buy 90+% of our beans from producer partners that we have relationships with, setting the highest standardin the industry. This makes sure we get our hands on the best beans in the world, but more importantly, makes sure our farmers maintain the quality of life they deserve.

DIVERSITY AT RITUAL: COFFEE IS FOR EVERYONE

RESPONSIBILITIES

With direct supervision and training support, PT/Flex Baristas are expected to:

Contribute to the overall culture and business growth using our Culture Guide as a tool for self-reflection and an ongoing commitment to self-growth, the growth in others, and the growth of the company
Communicate promptly and clearly with the Catering Department and Cafe Managers about their ability to work shifts when requested.
Ensure that our customers have positive interactions and are consistently served delicious coffee to our quality standards
Availability for at least one weekend day each week.
Stay knowledgeable about all cafe offerings, including drinks, beans, brew equipment, and Ritual via remaining up to date with current postings on the basecamp platform.
Be proactive within the coffee bar team to anticipate needs, prevent problems, and maintain smooth operations
Follow all employee and cafe operations policies, including but not limited to: cash handling, scheduling and feedback processes
Help keep the cafe clean, beautiful and safe, providing both employees and customers with a fun, inclusive environment

QUALIFICATIONS

Flexible schedule and ability to work 4-8 hour shifts with as little as 24 hours of notice
Love of coffee
Passion for excellent customer service
Stellar verbal communication skills
Excellent interpersonal one-on-one, team, and partnership skills
High level of emotional intelligence with a positive outlook and good sense of humor
Seeks out feedback and is excited about self-growth and improvement within the context of the job
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Able to handle critical customer situations with ease
Must pay strong attention to detail and have passion for high quality products

EXPERIENCE

Experience with soliciting and implementing feedback to improve performance

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Regular and consistent attendance and the ability to sit and work with hands and arms for at least eight (8) hours per day and five (5) days per week.
Physical ability to stand, reach, lift, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, walk, crawl, push and pull items weighing up to 20 pounds.
Stand and move throughout the cafe/ office.
Must be able to interact with customers for at least eight (8) hours per day and up to five (5) days per week.
Add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage.
Have consistent and reliable onsite attendance at the cafe/events.
Proficient interpersonal relations and communicative skills in English;
Interpret and follow a variety of instructions and procedures furnished in English - written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Meet daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, yearly and other deadlines consistently.
Work under pressure with changing, ambiguous priorities.
Communicate effectively and promptly to clients, vendors and employees of the organization.
High level of manual dexterity to adeptly type and use computer equipment.
Auditory and visual skills – Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to work overtime occasionally at the last minute.
Occasional Travel may be required.
Stand stationary in cafe throughout the shift for periods of time (up to 8 hours per day, 5 days per week);
Continuous physical activity including walking, standing, twisting, sitting, bending, lifting, reaching, kneeling, stooping, crawling, wiping, climbing, pushing and pulling items weighing 50 pounds for distances of up to 20 ft.;
Ability to perform moderately strenuous physical work and withstand temperatures of 0 degrees Fahrenheit or less and 100 degrees Fahrenheit or more;
Be able to adeptly use restaurant equipment;
Perform basic math and fractions to complete recipes;
Understand and respond to staff and customer requests in a loud environment

COMPENSATION + BENEFITS

CLASSIFICATION & SUPERVISION

This is a regular, variable hour, hourly, non-exempt position up to 25 hours per week
Flex Baristas are expected to respond to every direct request to work within 48 hours.
Baristas are supervised by the Cafe Manager

TO APPLY

Please upload your resume and a cover letter explaining why you’d be a great Barista through our hiring portal at https://ritualcoffee.easyapply.co/

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

We thank you for your interest in a career opportunity with Ritual Coffee. Due to high volume, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.