Barista

Chris Baily; New York (NY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free coffee on shift

Consistent schedule

Small, respectful team

Job summary

Cafecito Social in Brooklyn seeks a friendly barista to pull espresso, steam milk, and keep the shop clean and fast. You will be the face of the café, so warmth and consistency matter as much as speed. Some shifts you will open the shop at 6:00 AM and run the morning on your own.

Greet guests, know the menu, operate Shopify POS, open/close using checklists, restock supplies, and follow health code standards. You will work Wed–Sun with a small, welcoming team and enjoy free coffee on shift.

Qualifications

• Six months or more on an espresso bar; we will train you on our menu.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Spanish language skills preferred or required by must have.
• Latte art a plus.
• Familiarity with Guatemalan or Central American coffee.

Responsibilities

• Pull espresso drinks and other beverages to Cafecito Social recipes.
• Greet guests warmly and provide consistent service during busy periods.
• Operate Shopify POS and handle cash/card payments accurately.
• Open or close the cafe using checklists, with cleaning and prep.
• Keep bar, seating, and back of house clean and stocked.
• Follow food safety and health code standards.
• Restock beans, cups, milk, and supplies; flag low inventory.

Skills

Espresso bar experience

Punctuality

Customer service

Spanish language

Food safety awareness

US work authorization

Customer service

Cash handling

Education

NYC Food Protection Certificate

Tools

Shopify POS

Job description

Job Description

About Cafecito Social

Cafecito Social is a Guatemalan specialty coffee brand in Gowanus, Brooklyn. Our coffee is roasted at origin, in Guatemala, by Guatemalan roasters, and it ships fresh to Bond Street every week. In Guatemala, a cafecito is how you say sit down, stay awhile. That is the feeling we build behind the counter every day.

The Role

You will pull espresso, steam milk, run the bar, and hold the standard on quality and cleanliness through a full shift. You are also the face of the café, so warmth and consistency matter as much as speed. Some shifts you will open the shop at 6:00 AM and run the morning on your own.

What You Will Do

• Prepare espresso drinks, pour-overs, and cold brew to our recipes and standards
• Greet and serve every guest with genuine warmth, and know the menu cold
• Run the Shopify POS accurately and handle cash and card payments
• Open or close the café using our checklists, including cleaning, prep, and cash reconciliation
• Keep the bar, seating, and back of house clean and stocked through the shift
• Follow food safety and health code standards on every task
• Restock beans, cups, milk, and supplies, and flag low inventory

Who You Are

• Six months or more on an espresso bar. We will train you on our menu, but you need to know your way around a machine
• Reliable and punctual. We are a small team and every shift matters. If we cannot count on you at 6:00 AM, this is not the right fit
• Wednesday through Sunday availability
• Fast, calm, and friendly during a rush, and comfortable working on your own
• Warm without being performative. Genuine, not a script
• A team player who keeps the space clean without being asked
• Legally authorized to work in the US

Must Have

• A NYC Food Protection Certificate already in hand. If you do not have one, we will help you get certified after hire
• Spanish
• A Plus
• Latte art
• Familiarity with Guatemalan or Central American coffee

What We Offer

• $17.00/hr plus tips, with a clear path up.
• A consistent, predictable schedule
• Free coffee on shift
• A small, respectful team
• Coffee you can trace back to the farm it came from