Café Co-Worker

Colectivo Coffee; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Coffee education training

Free employee beverages on and off-shI

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 i

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted pet insurance

Bicycle commuter benefit

Employee discount program with local/|

Job summary

Colectivo Coffee in Evanston seeks a Café Co-Worker to create a welcoming guest experience, prepare beverages to brand standards, and uphold a clean, friendly café environment.

This role blends hospitality, food and beverage preparation, and top‑notch service, with opportunities to deepen product knowledge and improve guest experiences through hands-on training.

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 preparation

Customer service

Hospitality

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.

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Job Type
Full-time, Part-time
Description
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
We believe great cafés are built by great teams — and we invest in ours:

• 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
WHAT WE’R

• 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