Barista & Bartender Hybrid — Coffee, Cocktails & Events

LOVESTRUCK BOOKS LLC; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Store discounts

Professional development opportunities

Access to ARCs (Advance Reader Copies)

Vibrant literary community

Job summary

Lovestruck Books & Cafe in Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA is hiring a Barista/Bartender to blend specialty coffee, craft cocktails, light culinary prep, and guest service across coffee, bar, and event support. Cross-trained team members switch between espresso service, beer and wine, and cocktail service while assisting with kitchen tasks and event setup to deliver the Lovestruck experience to every guest.

This role offers part-time or full-time, onsite hours, and benefits including store

Qualifications

• Experience in specialty coffee and high-volume beverage service.
• Ability to work across coffee, cocktails, and food prep.
• Willingness to cross-train across programs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare espresso beverages, latte art, and brewed coffee per recipes.
• Prepare and serve cocktails, wine, beer, and other beverages.
• Assist kitchen with house-made syrups, garnishes, and prep.
• Deliver attentive service across bar, dining area, and patio.
• Maintain cleanliness and monitor inventory and waste.

Skills

Specialty coffee

Bar service

Guest service

Resy management

Event support

Tools

Resy

Toast POS

Job description

Lovestruck Books & Cafe in Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA is hiring a Barista/Bartender to blend specialty coffee, craft cocktails, light culinary prep, and guest service across coffee, bar, and event support. Cross-trained team members switch between espresso service, beer and wine, and cocktail service while assisting with kitchen tasks and event setup to deliver the Lovestruck experience to every guest.

This role offers part-time or full-time, onsite hours, and benefits including store