Frothy Monkey

Barista AM or PM - Knoxville

Knoxville - Knoxville, TN - Part Time to Full Time

Frothy Monkey is hiring a Barista at our Knoxville location! If you're an optimistic and warm individual who excels in both team settings and independent work, we want you. Smiling abundantly and finding joy in making others happy is what we look for. We intend to open in late March and will be having open interviews on site on February 26th & 27th. Please stop by! 

Full time position (>30 hours / week). Part time position (<30 hours / week). Hours vary weekly.

Why choose Frothy Monkey? We offer a creative and inclusive workplace where collaboration and professional growth are encouraged. As part of our team, you'll contribute to a thriving company and enjoy generous benefits such as health insurance, company HSA contributions, paid time off, and competitive pay for all positions. Find out more about our perks and benefits here and explore our Awards and Proud Moments here.

Within just 90 days of joining us as a full-time employee, you'll be eligible for competitive health, dental, vision, and HSA benefits.

Job responsibilities include:

  • Constant drive for professional education and growth in all areas of coffee and tea
  • Willingness to learn and to share coffee/tea knowledge with guests and co-workers
  • Willingness to help ring up guests, buss tables, run food/drinks and help with any other general tasks as needed
  • Ability to multitask in a high volume environment while maintaining a warm and friendly demeanor
  • Maintain clean and organized workspace throughout each shift
  • Maintain knowledge of all food and beverage products
  • Maintain warm and friendly demeanor when interacting with guests and co-workers
  • Ability to work with a team-first mentality throughout the entirety of each shift
  • Be able to grow, learn, and be creative.
  • Love their local community and help engender a spirit of inclusiveness within our walls.

We are looking for a barista to make espresso drinks, all brew to order coffee, tea, and maintain adherence to company beverage standards.

  • Previous barista experience is preferred but not required. Training is provided even for experienced Baristas.
  • All Frothy Monkey Baristas must complete our in-house certification program which is conducted at our roasting facility in Nashville.
  • We host in-house barista competitions to develop seasonal drinks that are incorporated into our cafe menus.
  • We host weekly public cuppings at our roasting facility.
  • We are committed to the communities we serve, the farmers from whom we buy our coffee, and our Frothy family. Every step in the process, from farming, to roasting, to brewing, is done to serve the very best cup of coffee.

Our core values—Quality, Relationships, Warmth, Grit, Growth + Development, and Execution—are the guiding principles that shape our behavior, support our vision, and define our culture.

About Frothy Monkey
At Frothy Monkey, we serve more than just coffee. Our menu includes breakfast, brunch until 5 pm daily, a kid’s menu, lunch, and dinner, accompanied by an enticing selection of craft beer, wine, and cocktails. We take pride in creating delicious offerings from scratch, using original recipes and thoughtfully sourced ingredients from regional farmers and producers whenever possible.

As a part of our team, you'll not only be serving incredible food and drinks but also becoming an integral part of the communities we serve. Since 2004, Frothy Monkey has been a beloved staple in the Nashville community, earning accolades such as "Best Coffee Shop" and more in numerous publications—thanks to the support of our wonderful customers.

Ready to embark on this exciting hospitality journey with Frothy Monkey? Apply now and join us in delivering quality, creativity, and approachability!

Benefits

  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance (Frothy covers 50% of the premium)
  • Health Savings Account (HSA Bank; Frothy deposits $25 a month)
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Free shift meal and staff beverages
  • Free employee assistance program 
  • Free employee perks and discount program 
  • Free life insurance
  • Short term disability insurance plans
  • Long term disability insurance plans
  • 30% discount on retail merchandise
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