Barista

Required Years of Experience

1 year

Job Details Position: Barista / Expeditor / Customer Service Associate
Job Type:Part or Full Time
Wage/ Salary:$18 - 20 an hour
Experience: Intermediate

Obligations:

• Research and maintain a working knowledge of developments in the coffee and food industries

• Must stay informed of company business by participating in meetings, reading emails, and reviewing social media

• Must be willing to expand your abilities as a barista and expand your knowledge as a coffee and beverage professional through training

• Pass an annual exam testing customer service, espresso, coffee brewing and workflow competencies

• Strive to be a little bit better today than yesterday

Qualifications:

• Intermediate skills and experience in preparing and serving specialty coffee

• Must currently hold (or be willing to pursue) Illinois state sexual harassment prevention training, food handlers certification and food allergen awareness certification

• Ability to stand on one's feet and work effectively at workstation for up to 5 hours without a break

• Ability to bend to grasp objects, climb step stool and lift loads up to 50 lbs unassisted

• An intermediate to advance ability to brew coffee and make excellent espresso-based beverages

• Ability to identify and complete tasks with minimum supervision

Responsibilities:

• Arrive at cafe in advance of one's scheduled shift, clock in on time, and be prepared to perform all duties with a high degree of professionalism

• Brew an adequate amount of cold brew --according to house recipe-- to stock the cafe

• Regularly prepare in-house oat milk, flavor syrups, chocolate, chai, and all teas as part of sidework

• Welcome customers and maintain a friendly disposition at all times

• Handle customer transactions and operate the point of sale device (register) as needed and necessary

• Manage customer expectations and provide thoughtful and spotless serviceMaintain composure during peak periods and ability to focus on sidework during slower moments

• Expedite (run) food orders to customers as needed

• Contribute positively to a cooperative work environment

• Stay focused while executing multiple tasks simultaneously and efficiently

• Maintain an organized coffee station while demonstrating an excessively methodical work style

• Demonstrate a desire and ability to work magic with coffee, finishing epresso and milk drinks with latte art when working the barAssist with daily cleaning of the cafe (dishwashing, polishing, sweeping, busing, etc.) and all coffee equipment

• Understand and communicate coffee specific knowledge about our coffee program and current offerings

• Effectively communicate and share information with co-workers and management

• Other professional duties as negotiated, agreed upon and assigned

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Making the world a better place with good food and fantastic coffee; learn more Compensation Details

Compensation: Hourly ($18.00 - $20.00)

Benefits & Perks: Paid Time Off, Potential Bonuses, Dining Discounts

Required Skills

Brewing Coffee

Intermediate Skills in Preparing and Serving Specialty Coffee

Coffee Knowledge

Ability to Stand and Work Effectively for Up to 5 Hours Without a Break

Point of Sale Systems

Intermediate to Advanced Ability to Brew Coffee and Make Excellent Espresso Based Beverages

Sense of Urgency

Ability to Identify and Complete Tasks With Minimum Supervision

Clean Work Habits

Ability to Lift Loads Up to 50 Lbs Unassisted

Attention to Detail

Ability to Bend, Grasp Objects, and Climb Step Stool

Manual Espresso Machine

Customer Service

Dialing In Espresso

Cash Handling/Operating Point of Sale Device

Latte Art Skills

Maintaining an Organized Work Station

Teamwork and cooperation

Ability to Multitask and Stay Focused

Ability to work in a fast paced environment

Knowledge of Coffee Program and Current Offerings

Ability to Communicate Effectively With Coworkers and Management

Commitment to Safe and Hygienic Work Environment

Ability to Learn and Expand Knowledge Through Training

Adaptability and Willingness to Expand Abilities as a Barista

Commitment to Professional Development and Improvement

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