Café Line Cook & Ops Lead — Barista & Kitchen Pro

Good Place; Illinois; On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Good Place Café is looking for a hands-on Line Cook / Barista / Operations Manager to join our busy café team in Illinois. The role blends beverage and food preparation with daily operations, staff support, and administrative duties as needed.

We value friendly, dependable individuals who can lead a small team, maintain quality standards, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Full-time availability preferred; please share your available days when applying.

Qualifications

• Experience in café or food service is a plus.
• Leadership or supervisory experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices is expected.
• Strong customer service and communication skills are essential.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.

Responsibilities

• Barista & Beverage Service: prepare coffee, espresso drinks, smoothies, and specialty beverages; operate espresso machines and equipment; ensure high-quality beverage presentation; provide friendly service.
• Line Cook & Food Preparation: prepare salads, bowls, light meals; assist with portioning, plating, and prep; bake gluten-free and vegan items; follow food safety standards; keep kitchen organized and clean.
• Operations Management: support day-to-day operations; coordinate staff and tasks; assist with scheduling and inventory; monitor cleanliness and policies; handle cash and POS reconciliation; communicate staffing and inventory needs to management.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Leadership

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Reliability

Initiative

Teamwork

Flexibility

Physical stamina

Education

Food Handler’s Certificate preferred

Willingness to obtain Food Handler’s Certificate

Tools

TouchBistro POS

Job description

Good Place Café is looking for a hands-on Line Cook / Barista / Operations Manager to join our busy café team in Illinois. The role blends beverage and food preparation with daily operations, staff support, and administrative duties as needed.

We value friendly, dependable individuals who can lead a small team, maintain quality standards, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Full-time availability preferred; please share your available days when applying.