Catering Baristas

Joe Coffee Company; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Joe Coffee Company is seeking a Catering Barista for part-time, flexible catering events across New York City. The role involves setting up mobile coffee bars, brewing espresso beverages, and delivering excellent guest experiences.

Candidates should have barista experience, latte art skills, and strong customer service in fast-paced settings. Early mornings, evenings, and weekends are required based on event schedules.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills to engage guests and create a welcoming environment.
• Barista experience including espresso, manual brewing, and consistency; latte art is a must.
• Clear communication when coordinating with teammates, clients, and event organizers.
• Food preparation and basic food safety knowledge for handling dairy and ingredients safely.
• Ability to work around NYC with flexibility for early mornings, evenings, weekends and event-based schedules.

Responsibilities

• Set up and break down mobile coffee bars at catering events.
• Brew espresso and prepare drinks to match quality standards.
• Maintain clean, organized workstations and equipment.
• Interact with guests and clients, delivering friendly and efficient service.

Skills

Customer service

Barista experience

Latte art

Clear communication

Food safety

Flexibility

Job description

Company Description Joe Coffee Company is a specialty coffee company that began in 2003 as a single shop in Manhattan’s West Village and has grown to over 24 locations across New York City. The company roasts its own coffee at a dedicated roastery in Long Island City. Joe Coffee is guided by cultural values of curiosity, craft, commitment, and community, fostering continuous learning and careful attention to detail.

Role Description The Catering Barista role is a part-time, flexible, with events all over the city. This role focuses on preparing and serving high-quality coffee and espresso beverages for catering events, ensuring excellent guest experiences and consistent product standards. Day-to-day responsibilities include setting up and breaking down mobile coffee bars, brewing and espresso preparation, and maintaining clean, organized workstations and equipment. Catering Baristas interact with guests and clients, provide friendly and efficient service, manage event flow, and represent Joe Coffee’s values and brand at off-site and in-house events. The role may involve early mornings, evenings, and weekends depending on event schedules, and requires collaboration with the catering and café teams.

Qualifications

• Strong Customer Service and Interpersonal Skills to engage guests, respond to needs, and create a welcoming environment.
• Barista experience, including espresso preparation, manual brewing methods, and drink consistency in a fast-paced setting. Latte art a must.
• Clear Communication skills for coordinating with teammates, clients, and event organizers and following event instructions.
• Food Preparation and basic food safety knowledge to handle milk, and other ingredients safely and efficiently.
• Ability to work around NYC with flexibility for early mornings, evenings, weekends, and event-based schedules.
• Reliability, punctuality, and strong time management, with the ability to set up, operate, and break down catering stations independently.
• Comfort with physical tasks such as standing for extended periods and lifting or transporting equipment and supplies as needed.
• Previous experience in hospitality, events, or specialty coffee is preferred; training will be provided for candidates eager to learn.