Campus Coffee Barista — Fast-Paced, People-First Café

Core Spaces; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Generous PTO

Voice in the company

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Core Spaces is seeking a Barista for New Here Coffee, located inside its student housing communities. You will craft drinks, welcome residents and guests, and support cafe operations with a positive, customer-first approach.

The role offers a friendly campus ambiance, opportunities to engage with students, and a chance to grow within a collaborative, values-driven company culture at Core Spaces.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and a customer-first mindset.
• Reliable, punctual, adaptable in a fast-paced cafe environment.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds and stand for long shifts.
• Reliable weekday morning/afternoon availability, occasional weekends.

Responsibilities

• Be the friendly face behind the counter, welcoming students and guests with energy and positivity.
• Craft espresso drinks, teas, and house specials with consistency and care.
• Learn and follow New Here Coffee recipes, quality standards, and café operating procedures.
• Handle payments quickly and accurately using the POS system.
• Keep the café stocked, organized, and clean—ready for that morning rush or afternoon pick-up.
• Support your team during peak hours to ensure smooth operations and great customer experiences.
• Help set the tone for the café by curating music and maintaining an upbeat atmosphere.
• Represent the Core Spaces and New Here Coffee brands with professionalism and friendliness.

Skills

Excellent communication

Reliability & punctuality

Customer-first mindset

Fast-paced cafe environment

Weekday morning/afternoon availability

Lift up to 25 pounds

Tools

POS system

Job description

Core Spaces is seeking a Barista for New Here Coffee, located inside its student housing communities. You will craft drinks, welcome residents and guests, and support cafe operations with a positive, customer-first approach.

The role offers a friendly campus ambiance, opportunities to engage with students, and a chance to grow within a collaborative, values-driven company culture at Core Spaces.