Barista - Events Team
Hourly opportunity
Who we are
Sequel Coffee Co. is dedicated to inspiring potential in every day through thoughtfully crafted coffee and warm hospitality. Through our mobile coffee cart and events team, Sequel brings handcrafted espresso beverages, freshly brewed coffee, and memorable hospitality experiences to offices, conferences, weddings, celebrations, and gatherings throughout the Atlanta area. Wherever we go, our goal is to create a welcoming experience that helps people connect, feel cared for, and enjoy the moment. No matter the setting, start your story strong.
Purpose of the Role
Sequel Events Baristas bring the Sequel experience beyond the shop, thoughtfully crafting exceptional beverages and creating meaningful moments wherever people gather. Our Events Baristas are skilled, adaptable coffee professionals who pair technical excellence with genuine hospitality, representing Sequel with warmth, confidence, and care in a variety of event settings. They take ownership of the full experience—from setup and service to breakdown and reset—while maintaining high standards for quality, efficiency, accuracy, and guest delight. Working collaboratively with the team, they bring our mission to life in every environment, knowing that every cup matters—because every person matters.
Responsibilities
Proactively communicate arrival times with the Point of Contact.
Welcome guests warmly and engage in genuine conversation, creating meaningful connections and a memorable Sequel experience throughout each event.
Prepare and serve handcrafted espresso and specialty beverages with excellence, efficiency, and consistency according to established recipes and quality standards.
Dial in espresso, steam milk with consistency, pour clean latte art, and sequence multiple beverage orders efficiently while maintaining exceptional quality during high-volume service.
Represent Sequel professionally and confidently in a variety of environments, including corporate events, conferences, weddings, private gatherings, and community experiences.
Take ownership of the full event experience, including loading equipment and supplies, travel, unloading, setup, service, breakdown, return travel, cleaning, restocking, and resetting the cart for its next event.
Maintain a clean, organized, and guest-ready service environment while properly caring for and cleaning all coffee and event equipment.
Anticipate guest, client, and team needs and adapt service based on the pace, environment, and flow of each event.
Work collaboratively with team members to execute seamless service and contribute to a team culture rooted in care, excellence, and hospitality.
Communicate proactively with Sequel leadership regarding event needs, equipment concerns, inventory, guest feedback, and opportunities to strengthen future experiences.
Contribute to Sequel’s standards for Speed of Service, Order Accuracy, Product Quality, and Customer Delight, knowing that every interaction is an opportunity to create a distinct and memorable experience.
Character
Requirements
A genuine passion for hospitality and creating meaningful connections with people.
Naturally warm, engaging, and energized by interacting with others; able to read the room and adapt to different guests, clients, and environments.
A calm, composed presence with a positive attitude, especially in fast-paced or changing situations.
Highly coachable, humble, and solutions-oriented, with a willingness to receive feedback and continuously improve.
Thrives in high-energy environments while maintaining strong attention to detail, quality, and organization.
Confident and self-directed, with the ability to take initiative, solve problems, and make sound decisions without constant supervision.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage guests, clients, venue teams, and coworkers in a friendly and professional manner.
Deep care for the details that shape the guest experience, from beverage quality and presentation to cleanliness and setup.
Curious and thoughtful, seeking to understand the needs of guests, clients, teammates, and event partners.
Takes ownership of their role and follows through from beginning to end, understanding that the event experience includes far more than beverage service.
BARISTA - EVENTS TEAM