Barista/Sales Associate

Do you love people coffee, and creating welcoming spaces? Pillars Café is looking for a friendly and dependable Barista/Sales Associate to help create a warm, community-centered café experience for guests and church attendees.

In this role, you’ll craft quality coffee and espresso drinks, serve light refreshments, and provide genuine hospitality that makes every guest feel seen and welcomed. You’ll help keep the café running smoothly by handling transactions accurately, maintaining a clean and inviting environment, and supporting the team during busy services and special events.

We’re looking for someone who brings a positive attitude, strong customer service skills, and a heart for teamwork. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and love serving others, this could be a great fit for you!

Staff Expectations

As a representative of Shepherd Church, all employees are expected to:

• Consistent Character - We will do what's right even when it's difficult.
• Healthy living - We invest in ourselves so that we can love God and love people well.
• Radical Responsibility - We fully own the part we play and the impact it has on others.
• Trust Builders - We strive to respect others with our words and our actions.
• All in for Shepherd - We are sold out to lifting up Jesus so that the world would believe.
• Adhere to the Statement of Faith, upholding biblical principles in all aspects of work and life.
• Be prepared to share the hope you have in Christ. As a representative of Christ, be ready to gently and respectfully share the Good News of Jesus Christ at all times.

What You’ll Do:

• Work Part-Time, 15–25 Hours Per Week
• Prepare coffee, espresso beverages, and refreshments with consistency and care
• Deliver warm, welcoming customer service
• Process cash and digital transactions accurately
• Maintain café cleanliness and organization
• Restock supplies and support team operations during busy times
• Weekend Schedules are required

What You Bring:

• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Reliability and a collaborative team mindset
• Experience with espresso machines or POS systems preferred
• Basic food safety knowledge and a current Food Handlers Card

Join us in creating a space where community, connection, and great coffee come together.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Shepherd Church is an equal opportunity employer and a faith-based organization. All employment decisions are made based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, age, disability, or any other status protected by federal or California law. As a religious organization, Shepherd Church exercises its rights under the Civil Rights Act Section 702 and applicable California law to employ individuals who share its Christian beliefs and values.