Barista

Table and Banter Hospitality; Berkeley Heights (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Dining perks across The Park

Training and growth opportunities

Café Exchange project

Job summary

Table and Banter Hospitality invites a hospitality-driven Barista to join Café 200 in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey. You will craft espresso beverages and serve guests, while delivering thoughtful hospitality and building relationships within the Round Table Studios community.

Why join? You’ll work in a welcoming environment with opportunities to grow, cross-train, and contribute to a brand-new hospitality experience at Café 200, backed by a team that values quality, care, and elevated service.

Qualifications

• Foundational experience in customer-facing roles preferred.
• Experience in food handling and safety standards desirable.
• Positive, professional, team-oriented attitude.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work fast-paced while maintaining quality.
• Dependable, punctual, and adaptable to changing needs.

Responsibilities

• Create welcoming, memorable experiences for tenants, guests, and visitors by delivering genuine hospitality with each interaction.
• Prepare handcrafted espresso beverages, coffee, tea, smoothies, juices, sandwiches, and deli offerings in accordance with established recipes and quality standards.
• Provide knowledgeable and personalized recommendations while accurately taking orders and processing transactions through the point-of-sale system.
• Ensure every food and beverage item is prepared, presented, and served with consistency, quality, and attention to detail.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and inviting café environment that reflects the elevated standards of Café 200 and Round Table Studios.
• Restock food, beverage, and retail items to ensure the café is prepared to serve guests throughout the day.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards while maintaining compliance with applicable regulations.
• Work collaboratively with fellow team members to support daily café operations and deliver a seamless guest experience.
• Assist with opening, closing, inventory, and other operational responsibilities as assigned.
• Embrace cross-training opportunities and support other areas of the café as business needs evolve.

Skills

Customer service

Hospitality

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Punctuality

Food safety awareness

Tools

POS system

Job description

Description

Table & Banter Hospitality is seeking a hospitality-driven Barista to join our team at Café 200. More than preparing exceptional coffee and fresh food, this role helps shape the daily experience of Round Table Studios' tenants, visitors, and guests. Success comes from delivering thoughtful hospitality, building genuine relationships, and creating an environment where every interaction reflects the warmth, professionalism, and elevated service our organization is known for.

We are committed to creating spaces where exceptional food, genuine hospitality, and thoughtful service come together to elevate the everyday experience. Café 200 is an extension of that commitment, serving the Round Table Studios community with the same attention to quality, professionalism, and care that defines our brand. We believe our people are our greatest strength and are dedicated to fostering a collaborative environment where team members are supported, encouraged to grow, and empowered to make a meaningful impact every day.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Create welcoming, memorable experiences for every tenant, guest, and visitor by delivering genuine hospitality with each interaction.
• Prepare handcrafted espresso beverages, coffee, tea, smoothies, juices, sandwiches, and deli offerings in accordance with established recipes and quality standards.
• Provide knowledgeable and personalized recommendations while accurately taking orders and processing transactions through the point-of-sale system.
• Ensure every food and beverage item is prepared, presented, and served with consistency, quality, and attention to detail.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and inviting café environment that reflects the elevated standards of Café 200 and Round Table Studios.
• Restock food, beverage, and retail items to ensure the café is prepared to serve guests throughout the day.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards while maintaining compliance with applicable regulations.
• Work collaboratively with fellow team members to support daily café operations and deliver a seamless guest experience.
• Assist with opening, closing, inventory, and other operational responsibilities as assigned.
• Embrace cross-training opportunities and support other areas of the café as business needs evolve.

Requirements

What You’ll Bring

• Foundational experience in customer service, hospitality, cafés, restaurants, retail, or other guest-facing environments is preferred. We also welcome individuals who show enthusiasm, a strong work ethic, and a commitment to learning and growing in a role that delivers elevated hospitality and exceptional guest experiences.
• Previous experience in food preparation, safe food handling, sanitation practices, and food safety standards is highly desirable.
• A positive, professional, and team-oriented attitude with a genuine desire to serve others.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive relationships with guests and colleagues.
• Ability to work efficiently and remain organized in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail and quality.
• Commitment to maintaining the highest standards of food safety, cleanliness, and sanitation.
• Dependable, punctual, and adaptable with the flexibility to support changing business needs.

Supporting Your Success

• Medical coverage with employer contribution
• Generous employer-funded retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Employee dining and hospitality perks across The Park
• Opportunities for training, development, and growth within Table & Banter Hospitality
• The opportunity to join Café Exchange from the ground up and help shape a brand-new hospitality experience.

While we leverage technology to support our recruiting process, every application is personally reviewed by a member of our Human Resources team because we recognize that behind every résumé is a person, a career journey, and a genuine interest in joining our organization.