Barista

Savory Hospitality; New York (NY); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Job summary

A boutique hospitality firm in New York is seeking an energetic Barista to join their onsite business dining cafés. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in crafting drinks and strong customer service skills. Responsibilities include crafting espresso drinks and embodying the firm's warm hospitality. The position offers a competitive hourly rate of $20.00 and company-sponsored medical plans after 90 days.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in a high-volume environment crafting drinks using a manual espresso machine.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to resolve guest issues in accordance with brand standards.

Responsibilities

• Craft espresso drinks, coffee, and tea to perfection.
• Embody warm hospitality and high-quality service.
• Serve as a knowledge source on coffee and tea for guests.

Skills

Customer service skills

Interpersonal communication

Quick thinking and conflict resolution

Education

NY Food Handler’s Certification

Job description

Benefits:

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

About Savory

Savory is a full-service, boutique hospitality firm on a mission to elevate the corporate dining experience, making it fresher and more reliable with a focus on quality food experiences and hospitality excellence.

At Savory, we have a common thread that resonates through everything we do: PASSION! We are passionate about the creation of our menus, where our food comes from, and, most importantly, we’re passionate about our people and the hospitality we show to our clients, our vendors, and each other. Our rapid growth has prompted us to seek qualified individuals who will add a positive impact to our team and help shape the future of Savory.

About the role

We are seeking a warm and energetic Barista to join the Savory Hospitality team at one of our onsite business dining cafés. Our business dining cafés are one of our unique service offerings that offer the full Savory team member experience as well as the opportunity to work directly with our onsite client on a daily basis.

Our ideal candidate will anticipate and address the needs of the company and our clientele with a heavy focus on hospitality, service, health and safety standards, and, of course, all things coffee and tea.

This role is a key addition to our growing team. Here are some examples of the primary responsibilities of our onsite Barista:

Craft espresso drinks, coffee, and tea to perfection

Embody the Savory spirit of warm hospitality and high-quality service while maintaining a strong sense of professionalism

Serve as a wealth of knowledge on all things coffee and tea to educate guests and team members as requested

Promptly communicate any machine or tech issues, inventory shortages, or client dissatisfaction to the General Manager

Support the catering attendants as necessary

What we’re looking for

At Savory, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re a tight-knit team of passionate, innovative culinarians who strive to live our values every day: authenticity, curiosity, collaboration, solutions, and community.

Your experience should show us the following:

At least 2 years of experience in a high-volume environment crafting drinks using a manual espresso machine; brewing coffee and tea

Strong customer service and interpersonal communication skills

Ability to utilize quick thinking and conflict resolution skills to resolve guest issues in accordance with the Savory brand standards

You are a team player with a warm personality and honest values

Job requirements

NY Food Handler’s Certification, or willingness to obtain one within one month of hire

Capability to maintain a stationary position, often standing for prolonged periods of time

Willingness to work a flexible schedule daytime Monday – Friday and occasionally including nights, weekends, or holidays

In addition to a growth-focused, positive work environment, our talented team enjoys:

Competitive hourly rate ($20.00), commensurate with experience

Company-sponsored medical plans, including health, dental, and vision insurance for all full-time employees after 90 days

Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and transit enrollment