Barista

Mindspace Ltd; City of Amsterdam (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading flexible workspace provider is seeking a friendly and self-motivated barista to run a small espresso bar in a coworking space. The ideal candidate will be responsible for preparing excellent espresso-based drinks and ensuring a welcoming atmosphere for members and guests. This role offers a chance to thrive in a nurturing environment with long-term career opportunities.

Benefits

Free coffee

Weekly happy hours

Discounts at various restaurants

Qualifications

• Experience in a specialty coffee setting.
• Confident with espresso machines.
• Fluent in English & good level of German (B1).

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality espresso drinks and maintain a consistent coffee service.
• Open and close the bar independently.
• Engage warmly with guests.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Calm attitude

Job description

Founded in 2014, Mindspace is a leading flexible workspace provider with an expanding footprint in Europe, Israel and the US. Our design-led office spaces and on-demand offerings such as meeting rooms, event spaces and daily offices provide the ideal solution for enterprise companies, startups, small businesses and entrepreneurs adapting to today’s fast-evolving hybrid work environment. Mindspace is considered a lifestyle brand that has been bringing hospitality into the world of work, always putting service and experience first. A profitable operator, Mindspace has over 15.000 members in more than 40 prime locations spread across cities such as San Francisco, New York, Miami, London, Berlin, Frankfurt, Amsterdam, Tel Aviv, Warsaw, Bucharest, and more.

Why you’ll love working at Mindspace?

Mindspace is a place where employees can thrive and further develop their skill set in an inspiring and nurturing environment: great vibe, employee wellbeing, diverse community, boutique design. You’ll work with some of the best people in the industry, who love what they do. You’ll be part of a global company with deep respect and understanding for the local culture of each of its markets. Our growth is intrinsically connected to that of our employees, and as a Mindspace employee, you’ll be presented with long term career opportunities, globally.

Who is the ideal Mindspacer?

You’re a team player. You take pride in what you do and have a mindset of “I’m all in” when you do it. You know when to take action and how to take the areas of your responsibility to the next level - excellence is the name of the game. You know how to ‘read the room’ and understand the professional environment you’re in.

About the position

We're looking for a friendly, self-motivated and quality-focused barista to run a small espresso bar in a coworking space in Ku'damm. You'll be the sole coffee professional on-site, responsible for preparing espresso-based drinks for members and guests, ensuring a welcoming atmosphere and smooth coffee service during the morning and early afternoon hours.

This is a no-cash, no-food service. Your focus will be on excellent drinks, clean and consistent service, and light upkeep of the bar area.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare high-quality espresso drinks and maintain a consistent coffee service
• Open and close the bar independently
• Maintain cleanliness and order of the bar and seating area
• Engage warmly with the guests, creating a welcoming environment
• Manage supplies (milk, beans, cups) and report low stock
• Monitor equipment and report any technical issues

Requirements

What We’re Looking For

• Experience working solo or in a specialty coffee setting
• Confident with espresso machines and dialling in
• Great interpersonal skills and a calm, can-do attitude
• Reliable, punctual, and comfortable working independently
• Attention to detail and pride in clean presentation
• Fluent in English & a good level of German (B1)

Nice to Have

• Knowledge of brewing techniques, and basic machine maintenance
• Passion for creating a positive atmosphere in shared spaces
• Previous experience in a coworking or office coffee setting
• Free coffee, obviously
• Relaxed, community-oriented work environment
• Daytime hours with weekends off

Our benefits include marvelous weekly happy hours, discounts at various restaurants, lectures and events hosted by influential leaders or companies, and more!