Head Barista

PAPA PALHETA PTE. LTD.; Town of Islip (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading coffee establishment is seeking a skilled Barista to join its team in Town of Islip. The successful candidate will prepare high-quality beverages, contribute to menu creation, and deliver exceptional customer service while engaging in training staff and managing inventory. This role is ideal for a team player passionate about the specialty coffee industry.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Barista preferred.
• Service driven, outgoing, and friendly personality.
• Basic knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve coffee and other beverages following SOPs.
• Conduct service training for staff and manage stock.
• Ensure the maintenance of equipment.

Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Creative Thinking

Food Safety Knowledge

Job description

Job Responsibilities:

• Prepare and serve coffee and other beverages in accordance with the SOPs
• Able to stimulate the creative process of the whole bar team as well able to come up with drinks for new menu ideas as well as special coffee of the months
• Ensure that the coffee equipment is calibrated and maintained to produce consistent and high-quality coffee
• Preserve and upholding excellent levels of customer service
• Responsible for conducting service training to all other staff.
• Stock management - ordering and storage of products, liaising with internal and external stakeholders
• Able to perform cashier and order-taking duties.
• Ensure the maintenance of equipment and flag for servicing or repairs when needed.
• Any other ad-hoc duties assigned by Management and/or immediate superior

Job Requirements:

• Previous experience as a Barista is preferred
• Service driven, outgoing and friendly
• Basic knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices
• Team player with a good learning attitude and keen interest to develop professionally in specialty coffee industry
• Attention to detail is essential
• Self-motivated and good people skills