Barista

  • West Town Bakery & Diner
  • Chicago, Illinois
  • Full Time
Barista

West Town Bakery & Diner

1916 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL, USA

Full Time Hourly ($18.00) plus tips

Expires: Aug 9, 2025

580 people viewed

Required Years of Experience

1 year

Job Details

About Us:

West Town Bakery is a unique blend of scratch baking, artisanal coffee, and community spirit. We pride ourselves on crafting quality products and delivering exceptional customer experiences. If you're passionate about coffee, baked goods, and creating memorable moments for guests, we'd love to have you on our team!

Job Summary

As a Barista at West Town Bakery, you'll be the face of our coffee program. You'll craft delicious espresso drinks, serve up fresh pastries, and connect with guests to provide a warm, welcoming experience. We're looking for someone with a passion for coffee, a positive attitude, and a genuine desire to create a memorable experience for our customers.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare and serve a variety of coffee and espresso drinks to standard recipes.

Maintain product knowledge to answer questions and make recommendations.

Provide friendly, personalized service and build relationships with regulars.

Assist with inventory management, stocking, and maintaining a clean, organized workspace.

Uphold health and safety standards in food preparation and service.

Support the team with opening, closing, and shift change duties.

Qualifications:

Previous barista or customer service experience preferred but not required we're willing to train the right person!

Passion for coffee, baked goods, and hospitality.

Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Availability to work weekends and holidays as needed.

Perks:

Employee discounts on coffee, food, and bakery items.

Fun, supportive work environment.

Opportunity to grow within the company.

WHY THIS IS A CAREER & NOT JUST A JOB

Benefit Packages (Medical, Dental and Vision) with employer subsidy

Competitive Pay and 401K + Match

Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Leave, and Paid Maternity

Monthly Food + Beverage Perks at all of our establishments

Quarterly Bonus Program (salary)

Compensation Details

Compensation: Hourly ($18.00) plus tips

Estimated Weekly Tips: $250

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k, Potential Bonuses, Dining Discounts

Required Skills

Customer Service

Customer Service Orientation

Hospitable

Attention to Detail

Taking Beverage Orders

Time Management

Preparing and Serving Coffee and Tea Drinks

Adaptability

Gallery

10 more
Job ID: 485129843
Originally Posted on: 7/14/2025

Want to find more Hospitality Service opportunities?

Check out the 239,115 verified Hospitality Service jobs on iHireHospitalityServices