Job brief: Barista

What JoRoute checked · Checked by JoRoute

• Listed on SpaceX's own job board. JoRoute does not take listings from job ads or recruiters.
• First seen by JoRoute 2026-11-04 (7 days ago); last confirmed on the board 2026-11-10.
• The apply link opens boards.greenhouse.io, the address SpaceX's board gives for this job.
• No other listing with this title and place on this board in the last 90 days.
• No layoff notices (WARN) under this name in the state files JoRoute reads.

What the listing says · Employer's own words, not checked

• Pay: Not published
• Job type: Not stated
• Where: Redmond, WA
• Posted: 2026-07-10 · over 60 days ago

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What the job asks · Employer's own words, not checked

Level: Mid level. The posting asks for 2+ years of experience.

Must have

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 2+ years of customer service experience in a food service environment that includes coffee and beverage services
• Must be available to work the following shift
• Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S.
• § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S.

Conditions

• There are no cash tips however, you receive a full SpaceX rewards package (medical, dental, vision, equity/long-term incentives, PTO, paid holidays, 401(k), and more) with a clear…
• Typical barista jobs are 25–30 hours with inconsistent schedules, rely on cash tips, offer no benefits, and treat holidays as unpaid if you have the day off.
• 1st Shift A: Monday - Friday, start time between 6 AM - 7 AM
• Ability to carry large heavy items, such as dishes in tubs or trays unassisted (up to 40 lbs.)

Main duties

• Set up, operate, and maintain clean, safe, and efficient stations across Redmond campus cafés
• Prepare espresso, coffee, and other beverages on manual espresso machines and related equipment
• Deliver consistent 3rd-wave quality at high volume: speed, accuracy, and professional guest experience
• Complete daily prep tasks and help the team meet time and quality standards set by the supervisor
• Clean and maintain departmental tools and equipment (espresso machine, grinders, etc)

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How it compares · Compared by JoRoute from listings

• Across SpaceX's 2,901 open listings, 60% of those with a posting date were first posted more than 60 days ago. How SpaceX hires

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