Full-Time Barista: Espresso Craft & Customer Experience

Compass Group USA; Union (NJ); On-site; USD 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Willing to train!

Job summary

Compass Group USA, operating through Gourmet Dining & Chartwells Higher Education, seeks a dedicated Barista for Kean University in Union, NJ. The position offers on-site training and a customer-focused environment.

The role involves espresso preparation, POS transactions, and maintaining HACCP-compliant service areas while providing friendly, efficient guest service. Work is full-time, Monday–Friday, with pay ranging from $16.00 to $16.50 per hour.

Qualifications

• Prior barista experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares espresso orders for customers and catering using standard measures and recipes.
• Enters orders accurately into POS device; accepts cash and charge payments.
• Replenishes condiments, beverages and general supplies while maintaining cleanliness of service area.
• Ensures proper presentation, portion control and maintenance of proper serving temperatures; follows HACCP standards.
• Maintains sanitation and orderliness of all equipment, supplies and utensils.
• Ensures proper food preparation by using approved recipes and following prescribed production standards.
• Keeps display equipment clean and free of debris during meal service.
• Cleans equipment and workstation thoroughly before leaving the area for other assignments.
• Greets customers courteously and interacts in a manner to ensure customer satisfaction. Relays relevant concerns from customers to supervisors.
• Serves customers quickly and efficiently, and prevents delays in serving lines.
• Demonstrates a complete understanding of daily menu items and accurately explains them to customers.
• Serves as an advocate of selling techniques to the customer by establishing good communication and assisting in the buying decision-making process.
• Ensures all display foods are merchandised attractively per standards. Serves food neatly and attractively per standard.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Barista experience

Tools

POS device

Job description

Compass Group USA, operating through Gourmet Dining & Chartwells Higher Education, seeks a dedicated Barista for Kean University in Union, NJ. The position offers on-site training and a customer-focused environment.

The role involves espresso preparation, POS transactions, and maintaining HACCP-compliant service areas while providing friendly, efficient guest service. Work is full-time, Monday–Friday, with pay ranging from $16.00 to $16.50 per hour.