Barista

Hutch & Waldo; New York (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Job summary

A dynamic coffee shop in New York is seeking an experienced barista with at least 2 years of hospitality experience. The role focuses on delivering quality beverages and engaging customers. Candidates must have a passion for coffee, be able to work in a fast-paced environment, and be available on weekends. This position offers the opportunity for growth within a supportive team culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2+ years of hospitality experience, mainly barista roles.
• Experience in high-volume environments is highly valued.
• Fun & energetic personality required.

Responsibilities

• Set the day up for success by managing coffee production.
• Engage with guests and ensure a clean area.
• Ask for help during peak times and manage flows.

Skills

Hospitality experience

Barista skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Customer engagement

Job description

Benefits

• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development

Hutch and Waldo are after a dynamic barista who has experience in high-volume, fast-paced environments. This role will suit a knowledgeable hospitality professional, who has a passion for coffee and cafe culture. We are currently looking for a full-time barista at our Gramercy location. Our store hours are from 7am-4pm, with shifts encompassing 6:30am - 4:30pm. Weekend availability is required.

The key focus of Hutch and Waldo’s success is our people; we build and develop strong teams to deliver excellence, ensuring continued growth and success. We invest in our people and draw on their talents, passion, and imagination to define new experiences and create a culture of opportunity and success.

We endeavor to represent the fresh food community’s values and ethos through our menu and our hospitality style, and every day we do our best to bring a little piece of that feeling into our restaurants to share what makes them so special. Founded in 2016, Hutch and Waldo take inspiration from our roots in Sydney, Australia. We are passionate and proud of our community and support businesses we believe in. We support our community, and local producers and take pride in preparing food fresh and simple.

Our focus is ensuring the guest experience is second to none and we are supplying the best product to our customers in a fun and non-attitude environment. We love our locals and regulars, so it is important that you let your personality shine & connect authentically with the community. We are looking for someone committed to embedding themselves in the team while taking joy in imparting their skill set and knowledge for the betterment of those around them. Reporting directly to the general manager of the site, you will help push the cafe to a new level of efficient service while delivering an excellent product by not cutting any corners.

Our venues literally pump - so to be part of the team you will need to be experienced in high volume and not be afraid to challenge yourself on a daily basis. We don’t compromise when it comes to memorable service, outstanding quality, and products.

Responsibilities

• Set the day up for success - must be proficient with dialing in espresso and filter coffees.
• Produce every beverage to industry and company standards with a concentration on quality and consistency.
• Engage with as many guests as possible and use eye contact when appropriate.
• Being aware of when to ask for help and how to manage the flow of the bar during a peak rush.
• Taking ownership of the machine and being aware of what is required for a doh inspection.
• Keep the surrounding area clean and organized.
• Push your limits of knowledge by asking good questions and be open to criticism.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2+ years of hospitality experience, mainly focused on barista roles.
• Experience working in a similar venue with multiple offerings will be highly valued.
• Fun & energetic personality.
• Has a passion for coffee and a dynamic beverage program.
• Focus on bringing a team together for a common purpose.
• A thirst for problem-solving and thrives on going over and above.
• Knowledge and skills to develop staff around the product, service skills, team culture, and guest relationships.
• Understands what cafe culture is and wants to add to the conversation.
• Weekend availability is a must!