Full Time Barista

Company: Al's Love Cafe
Location: Ellicott City
Posted on: April 3, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Location: Ellicott City, MD Type: Part-time / Full-time Pay: Competitive (to be discussed based on experience) About Us We are a non-profit, mission-driven coffee house dedicated to providing job training, mentorship, and community integration for neurodiverse and especially enabled individuals. Our space is vibrant, welcoming, and full of life—featuring full-service coffee drinks, great music, books, merchandise, pastries, and delicious international foods. No two days are ever the same. This is more than a barista role—it’s an opportunity to be part of something meaningful. The Opportunity We are seeking skilled, patient, and collaborative baristas who are passionate about coffee and people. In addition to preparing high-quality beverages, our baristas play a key role in supporting and mentoring neurodiverse trainees during slower periods—helping them learn simple drink preparation and other aspects of the coffee business. If you are rigid in your thinking or uncomfortable working alongside especially enabled individuals, this position is not a good fit. If you are flexible, open-hearted, and enjoy teaching and learning, we would love to hear from you. What You’ll Do - Prepare and serve high-quality espresso-based and specialty drinks - Bring creativity and flair to beverages (TikTok-level drink skills are a plus ) - Maintain a clean, welcoming, and inclusive café environment - Support trainees with hands-on learning during downtime - Collaborate with a diverse, mission-focused team - Engage with customers and help build community Schedule - Café hours: 6:30 AM – 8:00 PM - Morning staff arrive early for setup; evening staff assist with closing - Summer hours may extend later What We’re Looking For - Barista experience preferred (but passion and teachability matter most) - Strong communication and interpersonal skills - Comfort working with neurodiverse individuals - Flexible, creative, and solutions-oriented mindset - A genuine desire to contribute to a meaningful cause - Coffee lovers and drink mixologists encouraged to apply How to Apply Please email your resume along with: - Your favorite or best drink creation, and - Your most can-do attitude We are building something special—and we’re looking for people who want to grow with us.

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