Barista - Avenue

Live! Hospitality & Entertainment; Long Branch (NJ); On-site; USD 8,000 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

Live! Hospitality & Entertainment in Long Branch, NJ is seeking a Server to prepare and serve specialty beverages, including coffee, tea, and espresso drinks. Candidates must have at least 1 year of experience in a fast-paced food and beverage venue, strong communication skills, and be fluent in English. The role requires handling cash, cleaning work areas, and greeting guests. Compensation is $6.05 per hour plus tips, with the need to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of serving in a fast-paced food and beverage venue.
• Knowledge of specialty beverages such as coffee, tea and espresso-based drinks.
• Previous experience operating espresso and coffee machines preferred.
• Must speak fluent English; other languages preferred.
• Must be courteous, pleasant, and good natured.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve a variety of specialty beverages.
• Follow provided recipes and use proper preparation techniques.
• Greet guests in a friendly and welcoming manner.
• Clean and sanitize work areas, seating areas, equipment, and tools.
• Follow health and safety guidelines and procedures.

Skills

Serving in fast-paced food and beverage venue

Knowledge of specialty beverages

Fluent English

Communication skills

Basic math skills

Alcohol awareness certification

Job description

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve a variety of specialty beverages including coffee, tea, and espresso-based drinks


• Follow provided recipes and use proper preparation techniques


• Serve prepared food items and baked goods


• Greet guests in a friendly and welcoming manner


• Clean and sanitize work areas, seating areas, equipment, and tools


• Maintain inventories by replenishing coffee, stocking supplies, and providing Supervisor with ordering needs daily


• Use of POS for order entries, process credit card and cash payments


• Follow health and safety guidelines and procedures


• Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of serving in a fast-paced food and beverage venue


• Knowledge of specialty beverages such as coffee, tea and espresso-based drinks


• Previous experience operating espresso and coffee machines preferred.


• Must speak fluent English, other languages preferred.


• Must be courteous, pleasant, and good natured.


• Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with guests, bartender, wait staff, cooks, and supervisors.


• Alcohol awareness certification and/or food service permit or valid health/food handler card as required by local or state government agency.


• Reading and writing abilities are utilized often when taking orders, completing paperwork, etc.


• Basic math skills are frequently used when handling cash and credit.


• Able to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.

Physical and Position Requirements

• Handling, carrying or lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds (bar ware, carts, boxes, bottles, etc.).


• Must be able to efficiently and safely stand and move about the entire facility during each shift.


• Bending, stooping, kneeling, lifting.

Compensation: The compensation for this position is $6.05 per hour plus tips.