Barista

Aston Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Aston Group is seeking a customer-focused barista to prepare beverages and items like cookies and salads in a fast-paced setting in New York. You will greet customers, take orders, and ensure accuracy in flavors, portions, and presentation while maintaining a clean work area.

Responsibilities include operating brewing equipment, handling payments, reporting maintenance, and upholding health and safety standards; prior barista or waiter experience and strong communication are preferred.

Qualifications

• Previous work experience as a Barista or Waiter/Waitress.
• Hands-on experience with brewing equipment preferred.
• Knowledge of sanitation regulations.
• Flexibility to work various shifts.
• Basic math skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• High school diploma.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers as they enter
• Give customers drink menus and answer their questions regarding ingredients
• Take orders while paying attention to details (e.g. preferences of coffee blend, dairy and sugar ratios)
• Prepare beverages following recipes
• Serve beverages and prepared food, like cookies, pastries, muffins and salads
• Receive and process payments (cash and credit cards) Keep the bar area clean
• Maintain stock of clean mugs and plates
• Check if brewing equipment operates properly and report any maintenance needs
• Comply with health and safety regulations
• Communicate customer feedback to managers and recommend new menu items

Skills

Barista experience

Excellent communication

Flexibility

Basic math

Sanitation knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Job description

OVERVIEW:

Responsible for performing a variety of routine task such as preparing beverages and food, sandwiches and baked goods for customers, keeping work station clean, and providing excellent customer service.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Greet customers as they enter
• Give customers drink menus and answer their questions regarding ingredients
• Take orders while paying attention to details (e.g. preferences of coffee blend, dairy and sugar ratios)
• Prepare beverages following recipes
• Serve beverages and prepared food, like cookies, pastries, muffins and salads
• Receive and process payments (cash and credit cards) Keep the bar area clean
• Maintain stock of clean mugs and plates
• Check if brewing equipment operates properly and report any maintenance needs
• Comply with health and safety regulations
• Communicate customer feedback to managers and recommend new menu items

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• Previous work experience as a Barista or Waiter/Waitress
• Hands-on experience with brewing equipment preferred
• Knowledge of sanitation regulations
• Flexibility to work various shifts
• Basic math skills
• Excellent communication skills
• High school diploma