Barista - Eataly Short Hills

Eataly North America; Short Hills (NJ); On-site; USD 19,320 - 27,517; Part time

Job summary

A leading Italian food marketplace in Short Hills is looking for a Barista to create and serve specialty beverages. The ideal candidate should have barista experience and a keen knowledge about coffee. Responsibilities include preparing authentic Italian coffee drinks, ensuring food safety standards, and providing excellent customer service. This position requires flexibility for varied shifts, including early mornings and weekends, and pays $17.00 per hour plus tips.

Qualifications

• 1+ year barista experience on a manual espresso machine preferred.
• Knowledgeable and enthusiastic about coffee, tea, and drink preparation.
• Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and serves authentic Italian espresso and other café drinks.
• Provides exceptional service and product details to guests.
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas in accordance with health agency standards.

Skills

Knowledgeable about coffee and drink preparation

Outstanding communication skills

Mathematical calculation ability

Education

High school diploma preferred

Tools

Manual espresso machine

Point of Sale system

Job description

Eataly is the world’s largest artisanal Italian food and beverage marketplace! Eataly is not a chain; each Eataly is different, with its own character and own theme – but all with the same aim... for our guests to:

• SHOP a selection of high-quality Italian, local and homemade products
• LEARN through our classes and our team’s product knowledge

Job Description

A Barista creates and serves specialty hot and cold beverages according to Eataly’s recipes and guests’ special requests. A Barista is knowledgeable about all coffee menu items, provides high-quality, fast-paced service and is able to work at multiple QSR counters performing various functions. Reports to the QSR General Manager and the QSR Assistant General Managers.

• Prepares and serves authentic Italian espresso, coffee and other café drinks at multiple counters
• Provides guests with exceptional service and product details, such as coffee blend or preparation description
• Sets up stations and replenishes displays neatly including separation of allergens (nuts, wheat, etc.)
• Ensures all items are dated and following First in First Out (FIFO) standards
• Weighs, grinds or packs coffee beans for guests according to their specifications
• Operates the Point of Sales (POS) system ensuring accuracy of cash drops and authenticity of bills
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas in accordance with supervising health agency of the area
• Works across all QSR counters serving pastry, gelato, pizza and other Italian delicacies
• Maintains a calm demeanor during periods of high volume
• Performs other duties as required or assigned

Hourly Rate: $17.00 Plus tips

Qualifications

• Knowledgeable and enthusiastic about coffee, tea and drink preparation, and product
• Outstanding communication and guest service skills
• Ability to perform simple mathematical calculations and follow directions for all production
• 1+ year barista experience on a manual espresso machine preferred
• High school diploma preferred

Job Requirements

• Availability to work onsite with a flexible schedule often including early mornings, evenings and weekends
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to exert well-paced mobility for up to 8 hours, including standing, walking, bending and squatting
• Ability to operate equipment such as manual espresso machine, ovens, drink blender, juicer and Point of Sale
• Dexterity for rapid and consistent espresso creation