Barista: Specialty Coffee Pro in Training

Intelligentsia Coffee; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

8 paid holidays

Commuter benefits

401k after 90 days

Job summary

Intelligentsia Coffee in Chicago's Millennium Park is hiring a Barista. You will prepare beverages, educate guests, and uphold quality standards while delivering hospitable service. The role includes wage progression from $17.47/hr to $19.22/hr after certification and eligibility for tips.

Full benefits after 20+ hours weekly, paid vacation, sick time, 8 holidays, and retirement options await new hires committed to the team and union guidelines through IBEW Local 1220.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Speak and read English proficiently.
• Dependable with good attendance and punctuality.
• Able to communicate effectively with guests and team.
• Able to learn coffee tasting profiles and dial-ins.
• Team-oriented and able to multi-task in a high-volume setting.

Responsibilities

• Operationally adhere to policies, safety standards, and improve operations where possible.
• Prepare and serve beverages that meet freshness and quality standards.
• Maintain coffee knowledge to educate guests and communicate offerings.
• Engage guests in a hospitable, sincere and friendly manner.

Skills

English proficiency

Punctuality

Dependable

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

POS system

Job description

Intelligentsia Coffee in Chicago's Millennium Park is hiring a Barista. You will prepare beverages, educate guests, and uphold quality standards while delivering hospitable service. The role includes wage progression from $17.47/hr to $19.22/hr after certification and eligibility for tips.

Full benefits after 20+ hours weekly, paid vacation, sick time, 8 holidays, and retirement options await new hires committed to the team and union guidelines through IBEW Local 1220.