Riptide Café was opened in 2016 to provide quality coffee to the island community and guests of San Juan Safaris, a tour company providing high quality whale watching and wildlife tours. Riptide Café is a seasonal café that operates out of our waterfront San Juan Safaris office in Friday Harbor, WA. Riptide café serves Stumptown Coffee as well as fruit smoothies, with limited food menu.
Riptide Cafe is owned and operated by the same owner as San Juan Safaris and San Juan Island Outfitters. We strive to create a team environment for our staff in hopes of having a memorable summer experience. Our staff members depend on each other to support each job function. Because of the size of our company and the work environment we have created, we are more like a big extended family.
Position Overview: Seeking an enthusiastic and customer service-oriented barista.Tasks include preparing coffee and food items, effective time management, customer service, working well under pressure and ensuring the highest quality of beverage is served. Meet customers from around the world as they travel through the small tourist town of Friday Harbor. Engage with locals coming in for their favorite cup of coffee and conversation. With waterfront seating, the view from Riptide Café can’t be beat. Enjoy making coffee with
Stumptown beans, a NW local and quality coffee roaster.
Roles & Responsibilities:
● Preparing and serving food and beverage to highest standard
● Maintaining a clean and orderly workspace
● Receiving and processing payments
● Providing friendly customer service
Minimum Qualifications & Skills:
● Customer service experience
● High attention to detail
● Engaging and has the ability to respond to different types of characters
● Excellent communication
● Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time effectively
Preferred Qualifications & Skills:
Training: There will be comprehensive paid training shifts with our manager on the coffee origins, espresso machine, recipes, processes, and procedures.
Benefits:
● San Juan Island – San Juan Island is one of the few places in the world where you can see killer whales on a regular basis. Enjoy living on an island where you get the chance to view orcas from shore and join whale watch tours and kayak tours. The islands are beautiful and lend themselves to biking, hiking, birding, boating and kayaking. There is also easy access to mainland Washington and Canada. Enjoy a summer exploring the islands and all the PNW has to offer.
As a member of the San Juan Outfitters Umbrella, Riptide Café employees have the same perks as our seasonal guides such as:
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