Barista (2025 Season)

For 53 years NOC has led the outdoor industry, taking more guests whitewater rafting and teaching more paddlers than any other outdoor recreation company. NOC also provides top-quality aerial and trail-based adventures, wilderness medicine as well as unmatched retail service, foodservice, lodging, and trip planning services. NOC career opportunities offer a rare combination of work in beautiful locations, a chance to grow skills and to share a passion for active outdoor recreation.

JOB SUMMARY

Operating in our Slow Joe’s Donut Bus, Baristas are tasked with managing the overall guest experience and product for our guests. Baristas will take orders and create quality Slow Joe’ Beverages, prepare coffee and espresso beverages, make donuts and breakfast sandwiches. This seasonal position will have start dates beginning in May and extending through end of October. Ideal candidates will have availability to work early mornings, weekends, and holidays and will be available 40 hrs/ week beginning in May for our peak summer season. 

THIS POSTING IS FOR THE 2025 SEASON

Responsibilities

• Provides excellent customer service to all guests 
• Able to work under pressure and always maintains a calm demeanor 
• Maintains the store and anticipates the customer’s needs 
• Someone who always arrives at their shift on time and maintains a consistent attendance 
• Able to work flexible hours that include early mornings, weekends, and possible holidays.
• Is a great multi-tasker and able to perform many different tasks within the store during each shift 
• Prepare coffee and espresso beverages, prepare donuts for guests
• Operate a register for cash and credit sales 
• Previous experience is preferred, but not required.

Qualifications

• Understand health code standards and restaurant cleanliness
• Function well as a team player
• Take direction well and can work independently
• Understand the flow of restaurant operations
• Be courteous and respectful

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Must be able to lift 30lbs
• Comfortable working in a hot back of house kitchen environment
• Must be comfortable standing for extended periods of time
• Must be able to climb up and down stairs
• Must be able to bend, stoop, twist and climb ladders

The above noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned but rather to provide a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of this position. As the nature of business demands change, so too may the essential functions of this position.

Please note that as an employer with over 100 employees, NOC will be required to comply with any OSHA Vaccination and Testing Emergency Temporary Standard should that standard be enacted. 

The Nantahala Outdoor Center (NOC) is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity in any and all terms, conditions or privileges of employment including hiring, promotions, termination, training and compensation. The NOC does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of age, race, sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic condition or any other status protected by federal, state or local law, where applicable. Furthermore, the NOC is committed to a work environment free of discrimination and harassment through respecting and valuing the diversity among employees and all those with whom the NOC does business.