Barista — Flexible Schedule & Career Growth

Fairgrounds Coffee and Tea; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Scheduling

Pay: 17.25 = Tips

Career Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

Fairgrounds Coffee and Tea is seeking a friendly Barista to welcome customers, prepare coffee orders, and ensure patrons enjoy their visit. The role focuses on quality beverages, fast service, and a warm, inviting experience in a busy cafe.

Responsibilities include taking orders, explaining the menu, crafting espresso drinks, entering orders into the POS system, and keeping the shop clean. Candidates should have food safety familiarity, strong customer service, and an ability to stay calm under

Qualifications

• Familiarity with food safety guidelines.
• ServeSafe or Food Handler's Certification or ability to obtain shortly after hiring.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• 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 a variety of espresso-based drinks, from basic to more complex.
• Enter orders into the POS system with accuracy and efficiency.
• Bus tables and wipe down surfaces.
• Maintain a clean work environment.

Skills

Customer service

Problem solving

Staying calm

Tools

POS system

Job description

Fairgrounds Coffee and Tea is seeking a friendly Barista to welcome customers, prepare coffee orders, and ensure patrons enjoy their visit. The role focuses on quality beverages, fast service, and a warm, inviting experience in a busy cafe.

Responsibilities include taking orders, explaining the menu, crafting espresso drinks, entering orders into the POS system, and keeping the shop clean. Candidates should have food safety familiarity, strong customer service, and an ability to stay calm under