Barista

Torsap Thai Kitchen; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive team culture

Opportunity to grow with the cafe brand

Calm cafe environment

Job summary

Torsap Thai Kitchen is opening a new location in Chinatown and is seeking experienced baristas to join their team. Ideal candidates will have at least one year of barista experience, a friendly and reliable attitude, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. The role includes preparing drinks, providing excellent customer service, and supporting cafe operations. Join a supportive team culture and be part of shaping a new cafe environment rooted in quality and care.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year barista experience.
• Understanding of coffee fundamentals and workflow.
• Ability to work efficiently during busy hours.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve espresso-based drinks and cafe beverages.
• Provide warm, thoughtful customer service.
• Support daily café operations, including opening/closing duties.
• Maintain a clean, organized workspace.

Skills

Barista experience

Knowledge of coffee and tea

Friendly attitude

Team-oriented

Ability to lift 40+ lbs

Job description

Sweet Bean – Barista (Chinatown Location)

Sweet Bean Cafe is opening a new sister cafe in Chinatown, and we’re looking for experienced baristas to join our team and help bring our cafe culture to a new neighborhood.

If you love specialty coffee, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and care about hospitality just as much as craft, we’d love to meet you.

What you’ll do:

• Prepare and serve espresso-based drinks and cafe beverages with consistency and care
• Provide warm, thoughtful customer service
• Support daily café operations, including opening/closing duties
• Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming workspace
• Work closely with the team to set the tone for a new shop
• Bring out pastries and organize pastry case

What we’re looking for:

• Minimum 1 year barista experience, knowledge of coffee and tea
• Understanding of coffee fundamentals and workflow
• Friendly, reliable, and team-oriented attitude
• Ability to work efficiently during busy hours
• Able to pour latte art is not required – but preferred
• Able to lift 40+ lbs and stand for extended periods of time
• Great at communicating with coworkers and customers, and problem solving

Why join us:

• Be part of opening a new location from the ground up
• Supportive, respectful team culture
• Opportunity to grow with a growing café brand
• A calm, thoughtful café environment rooted in quality and care
• Opportunity to grow alongside a new concept

We’ll teach you everything you need to know to be successful in this role. For those with a lot of experience under your belt, we are also looking for shift leads and program managers. Compensation is hourly, starting wage is based on your experience with specialty coffee and leadership.