Barista

Stonebridge; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Stonebridge in New Orleans, LA is seeking a Barista to deliver friendly, efficient service while crafting quality coffee beverages and maintaining consistency across all drinks.

You will master espresso-based drinks, brew methods, and milk foaming, while keeping a clean, organized station. This role requires accurate POS handling, multitasking in a fast-paced environment, and a welcoming guest experience across morning and weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a coffee shop or barista role is preferred.
• Strong customer service skills with the ability to interact professionally with guests.
• Knowledge of coffee brewing techniques, including espresso preparation, is a plus.
• Ability to operate coffee machines, grinders, and other brewing equipment.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve coffee beverages, including espresso drinks, brewed coffee, and tea, according to established recipes.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the coffee station, ensuring compliance with sanitation standards.
• Operate coffee machines, grinders, and brewing equipment safely and efficiently.
• Interact with guests in a friendly and professional manner, taking orders and answering questions about the menu.
• Monitor inventory of coffee beans, milk, syrups, and other supplies, replenishing as needed.
• Process guest payments accurately and efficiently using point-of-sale (POS) systems.
• Follow food safety guidelines for the handling and preparation of ingredients.
• Perform opening and closing duties, including cleaning equipment and restocking supplies.
• Ensure a pleasant and welcoming environment for guests by maintaining the coffee area’s appearance.

Skills

Customer service

Espresso

Equipment operation

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Tools

POS systems

Job description

City, State:

New Orleans, Louisiana

Title:

Barista

Location:

New Orleans, LA

FLSA:

Non-Exempt

Status:

full-time

Reports to:

Food & Beverage Manager

Pay Range:

Enter hourly rate range or salary range depending on position

Job Summary:

The Barista is responsible for providing exceptional customer service while preparing and serving coffee beverages with a focus on quality and consistency. This role includes mastering various coffee brewing techniques and maintaining a clean and organized work environment to enhance the guest experience.

Essential Functions and Duties:

• Prepare and serve coffee beverages, including espresso drinks, brewed coffee, and tea, according to established recipes.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the coffee station, ensuring compliance with sanitation standards.
• Operate coffee machines, grinders, and brewing equipment safely and efficiently.
• Interact with guests in a friendly and professional manner, taking orders and answering questions about the menu.
• Monitor inventory of coffee beans, milk, syrups, and other supplies, replenishing as needed.
• Process guest payments accurately and efficiently using point-of-sale (POS) systems.
• Follow food safety guidelines for the handling and preparation of ingredients.
• Perform opening and closing duties, including cleaning equipment and restocking supplies.
• Ensure a pleasant and welcoming environment for guests by maintaining the coffee area’s appearance.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Required Experience, Education, and Skills:

• Previous experience in a coffee shop or barista role is preferred.
• Strong customer service skills with the ability to interact professionally with guests.
• Knowledge of coffee brewing techniques, including espresso preparation, is a plus.
• Ability to operate coffee machines, grinders, and other brewing equipment.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks.

Work Environment:

• Primarily an indoor environment with frequent standing and walking required throughout the shift.
• Exposure to coffee machines, grinders, and other hot beverage equipment.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 lbs. and perform repetitive physical tasks, such as brewing, cleaning, and stocking.
• Flexibility to work mornings, weekends, and holidays as required.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the team member for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Stonebridge is committed to equal employment opportunities. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or medical condition. All aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, advancement, compensation, benefits, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall, and termination, will be conducted without discrimination. Reasonable accommodations will be made for disabled team members.

Stonebridge offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401(k) matching, wellness support, life and disability coverage, savings accounts, tuition aid, and travel and lodging perks.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.