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We're hiring full-time and part-time foodies across four Bay Area locations. Recently named one of the Top 3 Cafés in San José.

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An iJAVA Café team member smiling behind the line during a busy shift

Why work here

Do you love working with people, juggling five things at once, and putting out food and drinks you'd actually order yourself? We're a growing local business where diversity and individuals are valued — not a chain where you're a number on a schedule.

  • Excellent work environment

    A team that actually likes each other.

  • Competitive pay

  • Daily meal allowance and discount

  • Casual environment

  • Room to grow

    Cross-training in food and restaurant management for motivated candidates.

Four Bay Area locations

Downtown San José

Delmas Park / Downtown San Jose

387 Delmas Ave, San Jose, CA 95126

Willow Glen Plaza

Willow Glen Plaza

2306 Almaden Rd #150, San Jose, CA 95125

Children's Discovery Museum

Inside the Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose

180 Woz Way, San Jose, CA 95110

MCA Santa Clara

Rizq Halal Eats by iJava · Muslim Community Association

3003 Scott Blvd, Santa Clara, CA 95054

Open roles

Line Cook

$20–$26 / hour

Full-time · Part-time

Run the line during brunch rush — grill, saute, and plate food that goes out fast and looks right. Halal kitchen, scratch prep, real cooking. If you like the heat of a full ticket rail, this is your spot.

  • Grill and flat-top
  • Prep and scratch cooking
  • Plate to spec
  • Open or close the kitchen

Hiring at Downtown San José · Willow Glen Plaza · Children's Discovery Museum · MCA Santa Clara

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Barista

$19–$22 / hour

plus tips

Full-time · Part-time

Pull shots, dial in the grinder, and send out drinks you'd actually order yourself. You're the first face regulars see, so warmth matters as much as speed. Busy mornings, real teamwork, no two shifts the same.

  • Open or close the bar
  • Steam milk and pour
  • Keep the line moving at rush
  • Restock and keep the station clean

Hiring at Downtown San José · Willow Glen Plaza · Children's Discovery Museum · MCA Santa Clara

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Server

$19–$21 / hour

plus tips

Full-time · Part-time

Work the floor, take care of tables, and keep brunch moving. You're quick on a POS, good with allergen questions, and genuinely enjoy people. High-volume, tips-strong, team that has your back.

  • Take orders on the POS
  • Run and bus
  • Handle allergen and dietary questions
  • Keep sections turning

Hiring at Downtown San José · Willow Glen Plaza · Children's Discovery Museum · MCA Santa Clara

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What happens next

We read every application. If it looks like a fit, you'll hear from us within about a week to set up a short in-person chat at the location you applied to. Bring your personality.

Apply

One page, five quick sections. Everything but the personal stuff is required.

Takes about 5 minutes.

1. The basics

Best way to reach you

2. The job

Role(s) you're applying for
Location(s) you can work
Full-time or part-time
Reliable transportation to that location

3. Availability

Tap a day to toggle the whole column, or a shift to toggle the whole row.

Can you work weekends?
Can you work early opens (5–6am)?
Are you currently in school?

4. Experience

Optional. The form alone is enough.

Have you used Toast POS?
Food Handler Card

No card is fine — California gives you 30 days after hire to get one, and we'll point you to the class.

Are you 18 or older?
Are you legally authorized to work in the US?
Can you lift about 30 lbs and stay on your feet for a full shift, with or without accommodation?

5. The fun part

All optional. We just like knowing who we're working with.

Do you play music or perform?

We're not asking you to play a set — we just think people who get up in front of a crowd tend to be good on a busy bar.

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