Scheduled to open in early summer 2026, Blue Bottle Coffee will be launching a new café near Kamakura Station. Just steps away from the lively streets of Kamakura, the shop will offer a calm and relaxing atmosphere.

As a Blue Bottle Coffee barista, you will work closely with the store manager to lead an outstanding hospitality culture, build a strong team, promote sustainable business practices, oversee store operations, set standards, and continuously propose improvements that help bring Blue Bottle Coffee’s vision to life.

As a role model for other baristas, you will serve delicious coffee and work as part of the café’s leadership team to enhance daily operations.

*Please note that depending on the selection process and store operations, you may be asked to train or work at a nearby café. Until the new shop opens, you will work at an existing store within commuting distance. Your final assignment will be determined by the company.*

An interview article featuring shift leads (time-of-day supervisors) can be found **here**: https://store.bluebottlecoffee.jp/blogs/blog/blue-bottle-coffee%E3%81%A7%E5%83%8D%E3%81%8F-%E3%82%AB%E3%83%95%E3%82%A7%E3%81%A7%E3%81%AE%E3%83%90%E3%83%AA%E3%82%B9%E3%82%BF%E3%81%AE%E4%B8%80%E6%97%A5

Main responsibilities:
• Actively participate in training and developing baristas
• Create and execute promotional plans with the store manager
• Handle and report issues or complaints that arise in the café
• Maintain full knowledge of all menu items and ensure high-quality service
• Support the team and maintain cleanliness for smooth operations
• Work with the team to improve café operations and the work environment using internal resources
• Perform some operational tasks such as ordering, scheduling, and staff development
• Create your own personal growth and development plan

What we’re looking for:
• Someone who loves delicious coffee and food, and finds fulfillment in providing exceptional hospitality
• Someone who communicates openly and positively in any situation and values their teammates
• Someone who understands the importance of empathy and acts on it
• Someone who is committed to improving their skills and knowledge every day

Required skills and experience:
• At least two years of team management experience as a full-time employee (industry not required)

About barista experience:
• Previous barista experience is not required
• What matters most is passion for coffee, food, and creating a great hospitality experience, along with a willingness to continually learn and grow
• We value thoughtful communication with guests, teammates, and everyone around us
• Coffee training will be provided after joining
• If you resonate with our approach to hospitality and want to grow with the team, we welcome you

Work location and other details:
• Employment type: Full-time (6-month probationary period)
• Salary: From 3,120,000 yen annually (details discussed based on experience and ability)
• Work location: Assigned based on hiring timing and commuting distance
• Possible transfers to café locations with kitchen operations (involving both barista and kitchen duties)
• Work schedule: Variable working hours system (generally 8 hours work / 1 hour break per day)
• Days off: 10 per month

Additional benefits:
• Full social insurance
• Transportation allowance (per company policy)
• Paid leave (granted after six months)
• Special leave system
• Annual salary review
• Weekly coffee bean allowance
• Employee discounts (free coffee drinks, food discounts, etc.)
• Uniform provided (apron)
• Side jobs permitted (per company policy)

Our team values empathy, cooperation, and supporting one another. We strive to create a workplace that suits each staff member’s life stage, offering work-life balance with features such as ten days off per month, minimal overtime, and high rates of paid leave usage.

If you’re interested, please read the information below and apply using the blue “APPLY FOR THIS JOB” button.

At the top of the application page under “SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION,” please upload your resume as a PDF and enter your full name, email address, and phone number. You may leave the “Current Company” field blank.

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We look forward to the possibility of you joining the Blue Bottle team—one of the most talented, thoughtful, and hard-working groups in the coffee industry.