How to Find a Summer Job in a Coffee Shop

Coffee shops can offer several career choices. Food preparation is one choice, as well as hosting services, table service and management. You are not likely start in management, but there are still other choices.

Instructions

1. The best approach to finding any job is to do your research first. Is there a coffee shop near you? If not, is there one that would be convenient for you to relocate to? For instance, do you have family or friends that would be willing to house and support you until you got that first paycheck?

2. Visit the shop of your choice. Talk to the current employees. Are they satisfied with their working conditions and management? During slow periods the management may even allow you to talk with kitchen staff. Those that already work there are can help inform you about the work place.

3. Now that you have decided where you wish to work and in what area, contact the manager or human resources department to set up an appointment. Many of these businesses will not accept resumes, but be prepared with one as well as a cover letter.

Tips & Warnings

• Practice your interviewing skills with a friend or relative. It is a good idea to take these practice sessions seriously and even dress the part. You do not want to appear at your interview to find that your new, professional looking suit is uncomfortable or the slacks are to short.

• Hair is an issue in food service. Show the employer that you are comfortable wearing longer hair up by showing up for the interview with it nicely groomed and off the shoulders and neck.

• Restaurant work of any kind can be taxing. It is often slow for most of your shift and you will use this time for the boring tasks of cleaning and stocking. Some shops will draft all the employees to wrap silver during slow periods. Suddenly you find that you barely have a second to remember to breath.