Barista: Create Espresso Drinks | Flexible Scheduling & Growth

MAJC✨; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 19,286,000 - 27,552,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Scheduling

Career Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

Fairgrounds Coffee & Tea in Chicago, IL is seeking a friendly Barista to join our team. Welcome customers, prepare coffee orders, and deliver a warm, inviting experience while maintaining cleanliness.

You will create espresso-based drinks, explain menu items, and operate the POS with accuracy. We value customer service, safety, and ability to stay calm in a fast-paced setting. Flexible scheduling and opportunities for advancement are available.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with food safety guidelines (servSafe or Food Handler’s)
• Excellent customer service skills
• Strong problem-solving abilities
• Ability to remain calm in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to stand for extended periods

Responsibilities

• Welcome customers into the coffee shop with a smile
• Take food and beverage orders
• Explain the menu items to customers
• Create espresso-based drinks from basic to more complex
• Enter orders into the POS system with accuracy
• Bus tables and wipe down surfaces
• Maintain a clean work environment

Skills

Customer service

Espresso preparation

Problem-solving

Calm under pressure

Stand for long periods

Education

Food safety certification or training

Tools

POS system

Job description

Fairgrounds Coffee & Tea in Chicago, IL is seeking a friendly Barista to join our team. Welcome customers, prepare coffee orders, and deliver a warm, inviting experience while maintaining cleanliness.

You will create espresso-based drinks, explain menu items, and operate the POS with accuracy. We value customer service, safety, and ability to stay calm in a fast-paced setting. Flexible scheduling and opportunities for advancement are available.