BARISTA (PART TIME)

Compass Group, North America; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Free employee meal

Major holidays off

Job summary

Culinaire is hiring a part-time Barista at the Detroit Institute of Arts in Detroit, MI. The role runs Friday through Sunday with variable hours. Pay ranges from $15.00 to $17.00 per hour, and prior barista experience is required.

Role involves making coffee beverages, serving customers, and maintaining a clean, compliant work area in a fast-paced setting. Benefits include employee perks and opportunities through Compass Group.

Qualifications

• Previous barista experience is required.

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.
• Greets customers courteously and interacts to ensure customer satisfaction.

Skills

Barista experience

Job description

Culinaire

Culinaire

• We have an opening for a part time BARISTA position.

• Location: Detroit Institute of Arts - 5200 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48202. Note: online applications accepted only.

• Schedule : Part time; Friday through Sunday, hours may vary. More details upon interview.

• Requirement: Previous barista experience is required.

• Perks: Free parking! Free employee meal! Major holidays off!

• Pay Rate: $15.00 to $17.00 per hour.

This position is eligible for an Employee Referral Bonus! If you know someone that is qualified for this role, please use the ‘job search’ in PeopleHub to refer your referral and email them a link to apply. Your referral will be able to apply by clicking the link in the email. You can check the status through your profile, accessible via Careers in PeopleHub, by clicking on ‘referral tracking.’ For Employee Referral guidelines, FAQs and the Compass Employee Referral Policy, email [e-mail].

CULINAIRE provides upscale food and beverage management services to a very diverse collection of national accounts to include art museums, cultural landmarks, hotels, performing theaters, restaurants, and special event venues. While our portfolio is diverse, the one constant in every operation that we manage is our total commitment to our associates to put their career path, safety, and success as top priority, and to our client to provide top quality food product and service to our customers and guests.

Job Summary

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.

• Serves as an advocate of selling techniques to the customer by establishing good communication and assisting in the buying decision-making process.

• Ensures all display foods are merchandised attractively per standards. Serves food neatly and attractively per standard.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, 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. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. *Los Angeles applicants: Compass Group will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring (Ban the Box ordinance).

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Associates at Culinaire are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• Life Insurance/ AD

• Disability Insurance

• Retirement Plan

• Paid Time Off

• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)

• Associate Shopping Program

• Health and Wellness Programs

• Discount Marketplace

• Identity Theft Protection

• Pet 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 positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here (https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Culinaire-Landing-Page_Feb2026.pdf) or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Culinaire-Landing-Page_Feb2026.pdf