Barista - Part Time

Q Center
Illinois

Q Center is looking for a Part Time Barista to join our team!

Job Summary

The barista is responsible for making quality beverages and preparing food orders for guests in the Bistro. This position will interact with guests in a personable and service-oriented manner.

The schedule for this position is 6am-2:30pm, days of the week vary.

Starting rate for this position is $18/hour.

Benefits

  • Paid time off
  • 401(K) with employer match
  • Employee Meals

Education & Experience

  • High School diploma or equivalent and/or experience in a related field preferred..
  • Customer service experience required and/or experience in a hotel or related field preferred.
  • Food Handler certifications or equivalent.

Physical Requirements

  • Flexible and long hours sometimes required.
  • Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
  • Ability to stand during entire shift.
  • Ability to withstand temperature variations both hot and cold.
  • Ability to read and follow standardized recipes.

Fundamental Requirements

  • Associates must, at all times, be attentive, friendly, helpful, and courteous to all guests and fellow associates.
  • Keep immediate supervisor fully informed of all problems or matters requiring their attention.
  • Perform preparatory tasks, opening/closing and side work duties to ensure that guests are served promptly and efficiently.
  • Serve guests according to Q Center’s standards in a friendly, courteous and professional manner.
  • Respond to guest problems, complaints and accidents; communicate to management, if necessary.
  • Maintain all service area storerooms in a neat and orderly manner, stock with any and all appropriate supplies necessary for food service functions.
  • Follow all money handling procedures when serving the guest; taking credit and debit payments.
  • Prepare and serve beverages such as coffee, espresso-based drinks, tea and other specialty drinks, paying attention to allergies or preferences.
  • Prepare and serve food items.
  • Promote and recommend menu options.
  • Know the menu items and give accurate descriptions.
  • Maintain coffee machines, grinders and other equipment.
  • Keep the work environment and seating area clean, sanitary and organized.
  • Ensure overall guest satisfaction and safety is achieved.

The Q Center:

Q Center is more than a conference center – it’s an experience! With 40 years of experience in meeting planning and special event production, Q Center has become an industry leader with boundless versatility and exceptional levels of service. As the largest full-service conference facilities in the Midwest, our vast 150,000+ square-feet of IACC-certified meeting and event spaces regularly host a variety of occasions, from large-scale Fortune 500 company meetings to small business training and special events, like fundraisers and galas. One thing is for sure – food and fun are abundant at Q Center for all to enjoy. From our 95 acres of recreational fun to exploring local sites and indulging in gourmet cuisine, we aim to make every guest experience beyond expectations. Q Center isn’t just for business meetings and conferences – our multi-talented team and event space makes us one of the Midwest’s premier special event venues!

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, please email your request to [email protected] and provide the job title to which you are applying.

Posted 2026-05-08

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