Barista — Energetic Café Host, Espresso Craft (Flexible)

16 On Center LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

16 On Center LLC is seeking a friendly Barista for Olly Olly Market in New York. You will create a warm, welcoming experience for guests while preparing espresso drinks, coffee, tea, and specialty beverages to our recipes and standards.

You will engage guests, maintain a clean cafe, operate espresso equipment, and work with a team to ensure smooth daily service, especially during market events and peak periods. Prior barista experience and a passion for coffee are essential.

Qualifications

• Prior barista experience required.
• Comfortable in fast-paced hospitality environment.
• Strong guest interaction skills and energy.

Responsibilities

• Prepare espresso drinks, coffee, tea, and specialty beverages to recipe and quality standards.
• Greet and engage guests to create a welcoming cafe experience.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and inviting cafe environment during service.
• Operate espresso machines, grinders, and cafe equipment safely and efficiently.
• Restock milk, cups, lids, syrups, pastries and other cafe supplies as needed.
• Assist with opening and closing responsibilities.
• Support light food handling and pastry presentation as needed.
• Follow DOH guidelines and maintain cleanliness at all times.
• Work with the team to ensure smooth daily service.
• Communicate clearly with managers and teammates throughout shifts.
• Contribute to a positive and respectful work environment.
• Support cafe service during market events and high-traffic periods.

Skills

Barista experience

Guest engagement

Hospitality

Communication

Tools

Espresso machines

Grinders

Cafe equipment

Job description

16 On Center LLC is seeking a friendly Barista for Olly Olly Market in New York. You will create a warm, welcoming experience for guests while preparing espresso drinks, coffee, tea, and specialty beverages to our recipes and standards.

You will engage guests, maintain a clean cafe, operate espresso equipment, and work with a team to ensure smooth daily service, especially during market events and peak periods. Prior barista experience and a passion for coffee are essential.