Barista Sales Associate

Eatal; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 21,025 - 29,945; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401K with match

Free family meal daily

Discounts at Eataly

Classes on products

Job summary

Eataly is seeking a Barista to craft and serve specialty beverages to guests across multiple QSR counters in a fast-paced environment. You will follow recipes, handle orders with care, and maintain station cleanliness while engaging with guests.

Role requires coffee knowledge, strong communication, and reliable teamwork. Onsite work with a flexible schedule and tips-based earning potential includes family meals and product discounts.

Qualifications

• Knowledgeable about coffee, tea and beverage prep
• Strong communication and guest service skills
• Ability to perform simple math and follow production directions
• 1+ year barista experience on a manual espresso machine preferred
• High school diploma preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepares and serves authentic Italian espresso, coffee and other café drinks at multiple counters
• Provides guests with exceptional service and product details
• Sets up stations and replenishes displays neatly including allergen separation
• Ensures items are dated and FIFO standards followed
• Weighs, grinds or packs coffee beans according to guest specifications
• Operates the POS system with accurate cash handling
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas per health guidelines
• Works across counters serving pastry, gelato, pizza and other Italian items
• Maintains calm demeanor during peak times
• Performs other duties as required or assigned

Skills

Barista experience

Guest service

Food safety

Cash handling

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma

Tools

POS system

Manual espresso machine

Ovens

Blender

Juicer

Job description

• Compensation: USD 18.50 - USD 18.50 - hourly

Company Description

Eataly is the world’s largest artisanal Italian food and beverage marketplace! Eataly is not a chain; each Eataly is different, with its own character and own theme – but all with the same aim... for our guests to:

• SHOP a selection of high-quality Italian, local and homemade products
• LEARN through our classes and our team’s product knowledge

Job Description

A Barista creates and serves specialty hot and cold beverages according to Eataly’s recipes and guests’ special requests. A Barista is knowledgeable about all coffee menu items, provides high-quality, fast-paced service and is able to work at multiple QSR counters performing various functions. Reports to the QSR General Manager and the QSR Assistant General Managers.

• Prepares and serves authentic Italian espresso, coffee and other café drinks at multiple counters
• Provides guests with exceptional service and product details, such as coffee blend or preparation description
• Sets up stations and replenishes displays neatly including separation of allergens (nuts, wheat, etc.)
• Ensures all items are dated and following First in First Out (FIFO) standards
• Weighs, grinds or packs coffee beans for guests according to their specifications
• Operates the Point of Sales (POS) system ensuring accuracy of cash drops and authenticity of bills
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas in accordance with supervising health agency of the area
• Works across all QSR counters serving pastry, gelato, pizza and other Italian delicacies
• Maintains a calm demeanor during periods of high volume
• Performs other duties as required or assigned

Qualifications

• Knowledgeable and enthusiastic about coffee, tea and drink preparation, and product
• Outstanding communication and guest service skills
• Ability to perform simple mathematical calculations and follow directions for all production
• 1+ year barista experience on a manual espresso machine preferred
• High school diploma preferred

Job Requirements

• Availability to work onsite with a flexible schedule often including early mornings, evenings and weekends
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to exert well-paced mobility for up to 8 hours, including standing, walking, bending and squatting
• Ability to operate equipment such as manual espresso machine, ovens, drink blender, juicer and Point of Sale
• Dexterity for rapid and consistent espresso creation

Additional Information

Benefits and Perks

• Paid Time Off
• 401K with match
• Free family meal daily
• Discounts at Eataly
• Classes on products and Italian cuisine
• and more!

Compensation: Pay range is set at $18.50 an hour plus tips.

Eataly is an equal employment opportunity employer.

It is the Company’s policy to not unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability or any other characteristic made unlawful to consider by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Eataly also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.

It is also Eataly’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding consideration of unemployment status, salary history, credit/bankruptcy history and criminal background/conviction history in making hiring decisions.

If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation.

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