Café Co-Worker

Colectivo Coffee; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Coffee education

Free employee beverages

Complimentary weekly bag of coffee

30% employee discount

Paid time off + PTO trade-in options

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer  

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted pet insurance

Bicycle commuter benefit

Employee discount program with local/‑

Employee discount program with local/n

Employee discount program with local/n

Job summary

Colectivo Coffee in Chicago is hiring a Café Co-Worker to welcome guests, craft beverages to high standards, and keep a friendly, efficient service running.

This part-time, non-exempt role blends hospitality, beverage preparation, and café upkeep, with hands-on training and a strong focus on quality and guest experience. Enjoy employee beverages and a supportive team in a vibrant neighborhood café.

Qualifications

• 6–12 months espresso preparation experience preferred.
• Customer service experience in a restaurant or retail setting.
• A love for hospitality rooted in human connection.

Responsibilities

• Create a warm, memorable café experience for every guest.
• Prepare coffee and specialty beverages to the highest company standards.
• Provide friendly, efficient service to our customers.
• Maintain a clean, organized café and properly care for equipment.
• Follow food safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Grow your knowledge of coffee, tea, and espresso products through hands-on training.

Skills

Espresso prep

Customer service

Hospitality mindset

Job description

Position Summary

Our café team is the heart of Colectivo Coffee. As a Café Co-Worker, you’ll create welcoming moments, provide exceptional service, and maintain a café environment people love returning to.

Job Type

Part-time

Title

Café Co-Worker

Department

Retail

Status

Full-Time/Part-Time

Exempt

Non-Exempt

Position Summary

Our café team is the heart of Colectivo Coffee. As a Café Co-Worker, you’ll create welcoming moments, provide exceptional service, and maintain a café environment people love returning to.

This role blends hospitality, food and beverage preparation, customer service, and café upkeep. You’ll gain deep knowledge of the products, experience, and quality standards that define our brand.

What You’ll Do

• Create a warm, memorable café experience for every guest
• Prepare coffee and specialty beverages to the highest company standards
• Provide friendly, efficient service to our customers
• Maintain a clean, organized café and properly care for equipment
• Follow food safety and sanitation guidelines
• Grow your knowledge of coffee, tea, and espresso products through hands-on training

Benefits & Perks

• Hands-on training, including coffee education
• Free employee beverages on and off shift
• Complimentary weekly bag of coffee
• 30% employee discount
• Paid time off + PTO trade-in options
• Health, dental, and vision insurance (full-time employees)
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Employee Assistance Program, including mental health support
• Discounted pet insurance
• Bicycle commuter benefit
• Employee discount program with local and national partners

Requirements

• 6–12 months espresso preparation experience preferred
• Customer service experience in a restaurant or retail setting
• A love for hospitality rooted in human connection

Wage includes an average tip of $6.50 per hour. Tip amounts are not guaranteed. Actual tips may vary based on a variety of factors including location, position, hours, and quality of service.

Salary Description

Up to $23.50 per hour