u/Traditional_Angle207

This is their job posting. I did a phone interview and found out they don’t know our state’s break laws. They don’t know how they want to schedule people. They have never barista’d before and will be bringing in someone to train the owners and staff. They are moving into a space of a previous cafe that closed in that location. Not sure how they plan to succeed where another closed down. I feel like I can’t read my intuition on this and if it’s a waste of time or a decent opportunity to be a new barista as I have not before.

Thanks for any help!

SEEKING GOOD HUMANS
Kitchen Manager, Line Cooks. Baristas
Biscuit is opening soon, and we're looking for people who believe that a neighborhood café can be more than just a place to grab coffee.
We believe food should be made with intention. Coffee should be crafted with care. Guests should leave feeling better than when they arrived.
If you're the kind of person who loves feeding people, creating memorable experiences, listening to good music while you work, laughing with your coworkers, and being part of something meaningful from the ground up—we should probably meet.

WHO WE ARE
Biscuit is a scratch-made biscuit sandwich café and espresso bar built around local ingredients, genuine hospitality, and the idea that community happens around shared tables.
We're creating a workplace where people are respected, supported, and encouraged to bring their personality to work.
No corporate scripts.
No endless late-night shifts.
No toxic kitchen culture.
Just great food, great coffee, and a team that enjoys showing up every day.

NOW HIRING
Kitchen Manager
A leader, teacher, organizer, and calm presence during the breakfast rush.
Line Cooks
If you enjoy making food from scratch and being part of a team that cares about quality, we'd love to hear from you.
Baristas
We're looking for warm, welcoming humans who enjoy making someone's day one cup at a time.

THE GOOD STUFF
Daytime hours only
Evenings free
Employee meals and coffee
Competitive wages plus tips
Opportunities for growth and leadership
Work with locally sourced ingredients
Help build a new neighborhood institution from the beginning
Be part of a team that values creativity, kindness, and mutual respect

HOURS
Monday – Friday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Saturday – Sunday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM

WHO THRIVES HERE?
People who:
Like making things with their hands
Care about craftsmanship
Value community over ego
Enjoy music, conversation, and good coffee
Want to create experiences rather than just complete tasks
Believe hospitality is a craft

APPLY – send resume and a short statement about why you are interested in working here

We're not just building a café.
We're building a place people look forward to coming back to.

Pay: $16.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Paid time off
Paid training
Work Location: In person

Does the cafe you work at follow break laws or do they follow “restaurant typically too busy to give proper breaks” reputation?

As far as I know, in my state it’s 15 minute paid break if you work 4 hours, 15 minute paid break and 30 minute unpaid break after 5 hours, and the two 15 minute paid breaks and a 30 minute unpaid break after 7 hours.

I did a phone screening interview with a new cafe opening up for a barista position. I’ve never been a barista and they said they have no barista experience either so they’ll be bringing someone in to train everyone, owners included. When I asked how they handled breaks, they said they don’t know and they will just give it when it’s not busy with customers. I guess that kind of scared me since they hadn’t yet considered breaks yet before opening a new cafe. I want to work somewhere where they consider the well-being of their employees.

I pried again during the phone interview and eventually they said when there aren’t rushes of customers and they will follow whatever the law is of the state. Still bugs me that they never looked into it and they plan to be open next month.

Hello,

Currently I work at a job that is seemingly vegan due to it just being an art job where I am an art framer. I don’t know if all the glues, putties, dyes are vegan friendly, but mostly no animal products I believe. Overall I’m okay with this job, but slightly unhappy.

I just got reached out to for a barista/line cook job and I’ve always had an interest in barista work and cooking, but this job is not vegan.

Any opinions on this?