Barista at Old World Coffee Roasters - Midtown

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $12.25 - $22.25
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Work Schedule

Weekend Shifts

Job Description

Old World Coffee Roasters is a dedicated coffee house committed to creating exceptional and memorable experiences for every guest who walks through its doors. Established with the goal of being the antidote to chaos, this thriving coffee roaster and café embraces a mission that goes beyond serving just coffee. They focus on crafting unforgettable moments filled with genuine hospitality and excellence. The company prides itself on its intentional approach to every aspect of its business, ensuring that every interaction and every cup of coffee delivered embodies their mission and core values.

Old World Coffee Roasters operates primarily as a specialty coffee roaster and café, known for its carefully sourced coffee beans and expert roasting, delivering quality and flavor that stops people in their tracks. Their Midtown location is a vibrant hub for coffee enthusiasts who value quality, community, and the rich culture surrounding coffee. This barista/bar back role offers a wonderful opportunity to become a part of an established brand that values growth, learning, and passion for the coffee craft.

The position available is a Barista/Bar Back at the Midtown location, starting at an hourly wage of $12.50 with tips potentially bringing the effective pay range to between $18.25 and $22.25 per hour, though tips are not guaranteed. This role demands availability on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, emphasizing the importance of weekend work. The company also offers a career progression passport to help employees grow within the company, making it an ideal place for those looking for long-term development in the coffee industry.

This role requires an attentive, punctual, and engaged individual who is passionate about exceptional service and high-quality coffee. Responsibilities range from greeting guests warmly, performing register operations, handling cash, maintaining cleanliness and organization, complying with company procedures, to independently preparing coffee beverages to Old World Coffee Roasters' exact standards. The position demands mastering the company's handbook, training program, and operational expectations, ensuring that every customer receives consistent, outstanding service and product quality.

Candidates will be actively involved in embodying the company’s mission, vision, and guiding principles in every interaction. A passion for coffee and customer service excellence is paramount. By offering a comprehensive training program, Old World Coffee Roasters ensures that team members are equipped with the finest barista skills essential to thrive in this role. This position is perfect for those excited to grow in the specialty coffee industry, who appreciate genuine hospitality, and who want to contribute to a tightly-knit community environment within the Midtown venue.

Job Requirements

  • Availability on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
  • Must be punctual and attentive
  • Ability to work weekends
  • Strong communication skills
  • Capable of performing cash handling and register operations
  • Physical ability to lift 30lbs
  • Eagerness to learn and perform barista tasks
  • Willingness to adhere to company operational procedures

Job Qualifications

  • Outgoing and engaging personality
  • Proactive at identifying and completing work needs
  • Ability to assess station needs and act accordingly
  • Great spoken and written communication
  • Must be able to lift 30lbs

Job Duties

  • Greeting each guest warmly and genuinely
  • Looking for opportunities to serve and make our guests day
  • Register operation and cash handling
  • Bussing, cleaning, and refilling low bar stocks to keep an organized and clean cafe
  • Keeping work areas clean and presentable to guests
  • Adhering to Old World Coffee Roasters handbook and operational procedures
  • Completing all opening and closing responsibilities to OWCR expectations
  • Memorizing and embodying OWCR mission, vision, and guiding principles
  • Work independently as a barista
  • Prepare drinks for customers
  • Ensuring all products served are to OWCR standards and expectations
  • Go through OWCR training for barista skills

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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