Caffe Vita baristas are passionate about coffee and committed to preparing top-quality coffee drinks. This position requires excellent customer service skills and the ability to cooperate as a team member to maintain an organized and efficient caf.We are hiring a part-time Barista for our Bushwick and Lower East Side cafes. This position will require folks to be willing to work between locations. As more shifts become available, the part time position may become a full time position.Compensation & Benefits
- New York$16.50/hr + Tips
- Tips typically average $10-$20 per hour depending on the location.
- Full-time employees are eligible for Paid Time Off, medical/dental insurance coverage and 401k, per plan terms
- New York employees may qualify for sick time per New York regulations
- Mentorship and positive work environment
- Free coffee/tea drinks while on shift
- Employee discounts on merchandise, whole bean coffee and food items
Responsibilities
- Prepare excellent coffee and espresso drinks
- Demonstrate proficiency in milk texturing and latte art
- Provide excellent customer service
- Engage and interface with customers
- Maintain a calm working environment during high volume periods
- Demonstrate punctuality
- Explain and sell whole bean coffee, retail merchandise, brewing tools and accessories
- Continually restock and face merchandise shelves
- Perform open, close and side-work duties as defined by cafe checklists
- Multi-task and demonstrate initiative with routine tasks
- Handle money with accuracy and accountability
- Communicate clearly and directly with cafe manager about any issues that arise
- Seek opportunities for job training
- Participate in Caffe Vita community events
- Support change with confidence and courage
- Cooperate as a member of a team to achieve all of the above
Company Standards Are Follow
- Represent yourself as an ambassador to the brand at all times
- Demonstrate an unyielding commitment to excellence
- Hold yourself accountable to deliver results
- Challenge yourself to exceed set goals and objectives
- Take responsibility for personal professional growth
- Serve as a positive example for co-workers
- Communicate with others directly, honestly & in a timely manner
- Approach change with confidence and enthusiasm
- Make sound & timely decisions based on experience & judgment
- Be pro-active in providing solutions
- Promote creativity & innovation