Barista

Core functions:

Provide timely, accurate, and friendly service while preparing the highest quality traditional espresso beverages for our guests.

Job duties but not limited to:

• Take beverage orders from guests and servers
• Prepare and serve coffee, cortado, americano, latte and cappuccino based on standard recipes
• Recommends coffee flavor profiles to customers
• Posses full knowledge in local roasters and tea offerings that we feature
• Participate in a culture of innovation by contributing ideas for house and seasonal coffee and tea beverages
• Learns the names and personally recognize our regular guests
• Takes ownership the coffee bar and maintains cleanliness in all areas including counters, sinks, utensils, shelves and storage areas
• Taking care of our guests using our methods for delivering contagious hospitality

Pay and benefits:

• Excellent wages + tips
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible hours and scheduling
• 50% discounted employee meals
• 50% off duty employee meal discount at any Episcope Restaurant
• Excellent training program with opportunity to grow
• Professional and fun work environment

The perfect candidate will possess the following skills and qualifications:

• Must have exceptional grooming habits
• Comfortable working early morning hours a must
• One year of past Barista experience a plus
• Have working knowledge of traditional espresso beverages
• Ability to create latte art
• Possess basic math skills and have the ability to handle money and operate a point of sales system
• Basic knowledge of 2-group espresso machine and commercial coffee maker
• Works quickly and efficiently
• Works well both independently and as a team member
• Responsible and reliable
• Must have exceptional grooming habits
• Outgoing friendly personality
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Ability and willingness to exceed guest expectations
• Excellent multi-tasking and attention to detail
• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 8 hours)
• Able to lift 50 lbs

Compensation: Hourly (Depending on experience, starting at $16+ per hour plus tips)
Chicago minimum wage paid during training