Barista (Full Time)

Waterlandlife; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 20,002 - 28,488; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plans with employer match

Job summary

A renowned cafe in Pennsylvania is seeking a full-time Barista to provide excellent customer service and prepare high-quality beverages. The ideal candidate should have prior experience in a café, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work in a dynamic environment. This seasonal position offers a competitive pay rate of $17.60 per hour and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Prior barista experience in a coffee shop or café is preferred.
• Must be able to work early mornings, weekends and holidays.
• Knowledge of food safety, storage, sanitation practices, and government regulations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service in a fast-paced environment.
• Craft and serve espresso beverages that meet quality standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of all Café spaces.

Skills

Customer service

Time management

Attention to detail

Food safety knowledge

Organization skills

Job description

Fallingwater, a property entrusted to the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy,designatedas a National HistoricLandmarkand inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, is seekingafull-timeBaristafortheFallingwaterCafe’.

Reporting tothe Executive Chef, the Barista supports daily Fallingwater Café operations by providing excellent customer service, curating espresso beverages, andmaintainingthe highest standards of cleanliness and presentation of items offered in the Café.

Job Duties

• Alwaysprovides exceptional and welcoming customer service, andexhibitsprofessionalism in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Craftsand serves espresso beverages that meet the established quality and presentation standards.Followsrecipes, serving sizes, andmaintainsconsistency.
• Preparesthe front-of-house for daily operations, including stocking, organizing, andmaintainingservice areas.
• Maintainsthe Fallingwater Café’s grab and go and merchandise offerings, which includes restocking and upholding presentation standards.
• Opensand closes the Cafe’ according to established procedures. Ensures readiness forservice, andcompletes end of shift cleaning and closing duties.
• Operatesthe POS system, processes transactions, and properly applies gift cards, vouchers, and applicable discounts for guests, volunteers, and employees.
• Follows policies and procedures for cash handling and balances inPOSsystem.
• MonitorsCafé inventory levels and communicates restocking needs to supervisors.
• Maintainscleanliness and organization of all Fallingwater Cafe’ spaces, equipment, and storage areas throughout the shift.
• Followsall food safety, sanitation, and temperature control guidelines.
• Assistswith receiving, rotating, and storing products in the Fallingwater Café using proper inventory practices.
• Supportsthe Conservancy’s cost containment and sustainability efforts, as applicable.
• Collaborateswith Kitchen and Café staff to support smooth daily operations.
• Performsadditionalduties and responsibilities as needed.

Physical Requirements

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to stand up to 8 hours.
• Must be able to bend, move, andlift upto 40lbs.
• Ability to work with dangerousequipment;including knives, slicers, and ovens.
• Frequent bending and stooping.
• Work in a hot environment,sometimes withwith/near open flame.

Qualifications

Prior barista experience in a coffee shop or café is preferred.

Strong time management, attention todetailand consistency standards.

Prior customer service experience is preferred.

Knowledge of food safety, storage, sanitation practices, and government regulations preferred.

Must be able to workearlymornings, weekends and holidays and be flexible with schedule and hours.

Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, time management, and the ability to work efficiently in a structured environmentrequired.

To be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or withouta reasonableaccommodation.

This is a full-time , seasonal opportunity which includes a comprehensive benefits package .

We offer a robust and competitive benefits package which includes paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance/AD&D, short-term disability, long-term disability, 403(a) and 403(b) retirement plans including generous employer match, EAP, and more!

Pay

17.60 per hour

Application Process

Please send a cover letter, resume, salary expectations, and referral source to [e-mail] and list Barista (Full Time) in the subject line.

Application Deadline

The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer – Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation / Age.