Barista (Watertown Coffeebar) Job at Intelligentia
About Us
We deliver the world’s best coffee. Farmers, employees, and guests are collaborators in our effort to create a memorable and enriching coffee experience. We are not afraid to ask questions, to try new things, and to admit that we are constantly learning. We strive for innovation and improvement. We know that extraordinary coffee is not the result of chance, but the product of hard work, skill, curiosity, and an unyielding commitment to quality.
We work each day to change the way the world understands and experiences coffee, elevating a daily ritual into a culinary experience. We celebrate coffee’s agricultural origins and the dedicated professionals who devote their lives to coffee. We embrace our responsibility to create positive change in the world. We use extraordinary coffee as our tool. We challenge traditional beliefs to create economic opportunity. We are stewards of the earth and advocates for our values of diversity, inclusion, and equality.
Working in the retail stores, baristas provide courteous, knowledgeable outstanding customer service through excellent product knowledge and superior barista skills. Baristas support all sales efforts in the retail stores through outstanding customer service, beverages prepared according to Intelligentsia’s highest standards, and a commitment to quality in all of the goods the company offers.
Vaccination Requirement: All Intelligentsia Coffee employees must be able to provide proof of full vaccination against Covid-19 prior to their first date of employment. Medical/Disability & Religious exemption requests available.
Operations
- Adhere to all company policies and protocols, both behind the bar and at the front of house, including those for cash handling and safety, while maintaining a clean and organized work space so fellow team members can locate resources and products quickly
- Ensure that the company’s brand is properly reflected by keeping a well maintained, clean, well-organized and stocked coffeebar
- Uphold the company’s standards regarding merchandising, inventory and rotation of store products
- Offer relevant, thoughtful ideas and suggestions for improving operations
- Ensure adherence to the company’s dress code, as well as all health and safety requirements
Guest Engagement
- Ensure guests are warmly received and welcomed; engage guests in a sincere and friendly manner, including greeting guests with a smile, thanking them for their patronage, and preparing drinks in an expedient manner
- Respond to questions, orders, and concerns with patience, confidence, and professionalism
- Engage guests about their drink preferences and tailor suggestions accordingly
- Facilitate easy dialogue with guests regarding other product offerings, including whole bean coffee, tea, complementary food offerings, merchandise, as well as any current promotions
Team Engagement
- Participate in store-wide profit initiatives
- Offer strategic input or suggestions as to how to increase store profitability
- Demonstrate initiative with routine tasks
Education Requirements
- High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED), AND experience in the specialty coffee, retail, hospitality and/or customer service industries
Qualifications
- Service - Ability to maintain a pleasant disposition and sense of urgency with helping guests
- Passion - Demonstrate a passion for coffee and tea
- Cooperation - Capability to interface and maintain effective relationships with co-workers and guests
- Adaptability - Logical and methodological approach to problem solving
- Flexibility - Ability to multi-task in a highly demanding, stressful environment
- Hospitality - Maintain a calm demeanor during periods of high volume
- Teamwork - Ability to cooperate successfully as a member of a team
- Communication - Ability to communicate effectively with others, including giving and receiving feedback on the quality of services
- Resourceful - Ability to use available resources to answer questions
- Presence - Can maintain regular and consistent attendance and punctuality
- Procedural - Strong cash handling skills
Language Skills
- Ability to read and speak English proficiently.
Physical Demands
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to see, talk and hear.
- The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, or crouch.
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- At times, may require more than 40 hours per week to perform the essential duties of the position.
- Fine hand manipulation (keyboarding and register).
Work Environment
- Retail store environment.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Compensation / Benefits
- $15.00 per hour, plus tips
- 401k / Company Match
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Sick Leave
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
- Long and Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Commuter Benefits
- 1 Free Bag of Coffee Every Week
- 25% discount on merchandise, tea, food, bottled drinks, Special Selection, LR and Reserve Coffees
Intelligentsia Coffee, Inc is an equal opportunity employer of all qualified individuals.
We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that includes individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving customers throughout our communities. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal state and local ordinances.
Intelligentsia is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at 312-521-7957 or via email at pc@intelligentsiacoffee.com
Please Note :
bankofmontserrat.ms is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, bankofmontserrat.ms provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, Site.com is the ideal place to find your next job.