BARISTA (FULL TIME)

Flik Hospitality Group; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 20,457 - 29,136; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Job summary

Flik Hospitality Group in Lake Forest, IL is hiring a full-time Barista to prepare and serve coffee and food items, ensuring adherence to HACCP standards. The ideal candidate should have at least 2 years of barista experience and great customer service skills.

This role involves taking orders, handling cash, and maintaining a clean service area. Associates enjoy benefits like health insurance and a retirement plan, among others, making this position an excellent opportunity in the hospitality sector.

Qualifications

• Previous 2 years of barista experience required.
• Ability to follow HACCP guidelines and quality standards.
• Strong interpersonal skills and customer service orientation.

Responsibilities

• Makes and serves coffee/espresso drinks and related food and beverage items.
• Prepares espresso orders for customers and catering.
• Enters orders accurately into POS device; accepts cash and charge payments.
• Maintains cleanliness of service area and presentation.

Skills

Barista experience

Customer service

Cash handling

Job description

Barista – Full Time

Location: Grainger Cafe – 100 Grainger Parkway, Lake Forest, IL 60045. Note: online applications only.

Schedule: Full time, Monday through Thursday with variable hours. Details discussed during interview.

Compensation: $18.00 per hour. Referral Bonus: Internal employee referral bonus available.

Experience: Previous 2 years of barista experience required.

Job Summary

Makes and serves coffee/espresso drinks and related food and beverage items. Handles food according to HACCP guidelines and standards for quality food-service operations. Interacts with customers and other employees in a friendly, courteous manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares espresso orders for customers and catering using standard measures and recipes.
• Enters orders accurately into POS device; accepts cash and charge payments.
• Replenishes condiments, beverages and general supplies while maintaining cleanliness of service area.
• Ensures proper presentation, portion control and maintenance of proper serving temperatures; follows HACCP standards.
• Maintains sanitation and orderliness of all equipment, supplies and utensils.
• Ensures proper food preparation by using approved recipes and following prescribed production standards.
• Keeps display equipment clean and free of debris during meal service.
• Cleans equipment and workstation thoroughly before leaving the area for other assignments.
• Greets customers courteously and interacts in a manner to ensure customer satisfaction. Relays relevant concerns from customers to supervisors.
• Serves customers quickly and efficiently, and prevents delays in serving lines.
• Demonstrates a complete understanding of daily menu items and accurately explains them to customers.
• Assists customers with selling techniques by establishing good communication and helping with buying decisions.
• Ensures all display foods are merchandised attractively per standards. Serves food neatly and attractively per standard.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Associate benefits include:

• Retirement Plan
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits (Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services)
• Choice Auto and Home Program

Full‑time positions also receive: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time‑off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For locations in Washington State, Maryland, or remote positions, see the Wage Transparency Report (https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_FlikHospitality.pdf).

Equal Opportunity Employer

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. This job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. The Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

Certain positions may require a Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: Florida Background Screening (https://info.flclearinghouse.com/).

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Flik maintains a drug‑free workplace.