Join Our Team
Five Corners Coffee & Bakery Co. arrives as a genuine addition to San Diego’s growing reputation as a serious coffee city — not a franchise, not a concept, but a thoughtfully executed partnership aiming to deliver hospitality at the highest level.
Our goal is to create a lasting impact by giving people more than they expect. We’re looking for team members that bring discipline, consistency, and focus to their roles each and every day.
A Team Built for Hospitality
To deliver exceptional service, we’re committed to taking care of our team first. We offer competitive pay, pooled tips, paid sick time, and 1.5x pay on select holidays.
We run monthly recipe formulation contests where a portion of the menu is dedicated to new drinks and bakery items designed by the people behind the bar — because the best ideas almost always come from the floor. We're building a culture where careful work is recognized, creativity has somewhere to go, and the people who show up every day shape what Five Corners becomes.
Meet the Team
DAVID FERRIOT
San Diego native David Ferriot had long yearned to launch a specialty coffee brand in his hometown, inspired by the coffee cultures he first encountered while living abroad in Italy and Australia.
After 20+ years leading growth and brand strategy across B2B SaaS and consumer businesses, he’s applying that same discipline—positioning, customer experience, and operational excellence—to hospitality.
“Five Corners is the culmination of a decades-long obsession with coffee, a partnership years in the making, and a determination to elevate San Diego’s growing specialty coffee scene.”
Founder & Owner
SARAH SALCEDO
Leading the bakery program is pastry chef Sarah Salcedo, founder of Tu Madres Bakery—a San Diego-based custom cake studio known for refined buttercream work and thoughtfully crafted desserts.
Each offering at Five Corners is thoughtfully composed, blending refined technique with nostalgic, Latin-inspired flavors, resulting in a menu that feels both elevated and deeply personal.
“We’re creating a bakery program that feels thoughtful and approachable, where every item pairs seamlessly with the coffee while still being memorable on its own.”
Director of Bakery Operations
Current Job Openings
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Baristas at Five Corners are customer-centric and believe in serving a carefully curated menu with passion and precision, making every effort to give customers exactly what they need.
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As a Shift Lead, you’ll play a key role in bringing our mission to life. You’ll lead by example on the floor, ensure smooth operations during your shift, and create an environment where both customers and team members feel valued.
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As a General Manager, you take full ownership of the café experience. You are responsible for upholding standards through well orchestrated shifts where you act as both as both host and taskmaster.