Barista, Ralph's Coffee, Chicago

Ralph Lauren; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A premium lifestyle brand in Chicago is seeking a motivated Barista to provide exceptional customer service while preparing quality beverages and maintaining a clean store environment. The ideal candidate has several years of experience in a related role, holds a NYC Food Handler's Certification, and can work flexible hours, including mornings and weekends. If you are passionate about coffee and hospitality, we want you to join our team.

Qualifications

• Several years of experience as a barista or in a related position.
• Demonstrates excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Available to work flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends.
• Must be able to stand for long periods and lift up to 25 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Greets customers, takes orders, and processes transactions.
• Prepares and serves hot and cold beverages.
• Delivers customer service to exceed expectations.
• Maintains store cleanliness and product stocking.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Coffee knowledge

Basic math skills

Proficiency with POS systems

Education

NYC Food Handler's Certification

Job description

Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE:RL) is a global leader in the design, marketing and distribution of premium lifestyle products in five categories: apparel, accessories, home, fragrances, and hospitality. For more than 50 years, Ralph Lauren’s reputation and distinctive image have been consistently developed across an expanding number of products, brands and international markets. The Company’s brand names, which include Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Collection, Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Polo Ralph Lauren, Double RL, Lauren Ralph Lauren, Polo Ralph Lauren Children, Chaps, among others, constitute one of the world’s most widely recognized families of consumer brands.

At Ralph Lauren, we unite and inspire the communities within our company as well as those in which we serve by amplifying voices and perspectives to create a culture of belonging, ensuring inclusion, and fairness for all. We foster a culture of inclusion through: Talent, Education & Communication, Employee Groups and Celebration.

This position contributes to the success of Ralph Lauren Coffee by providing customer service to exceed customers’ expectations. This job is vital to our company’s success by providing customers with prompt service, quality beverages & products, and maintaining a clean and comfortable store environment. All team members are expected to model and act in accordance with Ralph Lauren Corporation policies.

Responsibilities

• Greets customers and takes orders, processes cash and credit card transactions.
• Prepares and serves hot and cold beverages according to brand specifications and the customers’ requests.
• Serving prepared foods & pastries.
• Delivers customer service to exceed customers’ expectations by responding to their needs with a sense of urgency.
• Ability to multitask and remain calm during periods of high volume to keep the store operating to standard and to set a positive example for the team.
• Maintains appearance of location ensuring product is stocked to appropriate levels and all areas are properly cleaned and sanitized.
• Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions.
• Maintains a safe and healthy work environment by following organization standards and sanitation regulations.
• Communicates effectively with store manager regarding store, employee, and customer needs.
• Communicate customer feedback to managers and recommend new menu items.
• Maintains a positive attitude towards guests, customers, clients, co-workers, etc.
• Maintain regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.
• Other duties and tasks as assigned by the manager.

Qualifications

• Must have several years of experience as a barista or in a related position.
• Must have NYC Food Handler’s Certification.
• Demonstrates excellent customer service and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.
• Available to work flexible hours including early mornings, evenings, weekends, nights, and / or holidays.
• Basic math skills.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time and requires occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling of up to 25 lbs.
• Passionate about coffee.
• A passion for hospitality and guest service.
• An outgoing and energetic disposition.
• A polished and stylish presence.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with various POS’s is preferred.