Barista - Eataly SOHO

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Discounts at Eataly

Free family meal daily

Job summary

Eataly is seeking a Barista to craft espresso beverages and serve guests with friendly, knowledgeable service across multiple QSR counters. You will follow Eataly’s recipes, manage POS transactions, and keep stations clean and organized while handling high-volume periods.

Experience with manual espresso machines and a high school diploma are preferred. On-site role with flexible hours including mornings, evenings, and weekends. Compensation includes base pay plus tips.

Qualifications

• Knowledgeable and enthusiastic about coffee, tea and drinks.
• Outstanding communication and guest service skills.
• Ability to perform simple mathematical calculations and follow directions for production.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and serves authentic espresso and café drinks across counters.
• Provides guests with product details and exceptional service.
• Sets up stations and maintains FIFO and clean displays.
• Maintains accurate cash handling with POS system.
• Works across all QSR counters serving pastries and other Italian items.
• Keeps a calm demeanor during peak periods.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Skills

Coffee knowledge

Guest service

Math skills

High volume work

Education

High school diploma (preferred)

Tools

Manual espresso machine

POS 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 General Manager QSR 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 volumePerforms other duties as required or assigned

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

Compensation: The base pay range for this position is $17.50 per hour plus tips.

Additional Information

Benefits and Perks

• Paid Time Off
• 401K with match or RRSP
• Free family meal daily
• Discounts at Eataly
• Classes on products and Italian cuisine
• and more!