Hospitality Barista & Guest Experience Pro

Fairgrounds Coffee and Tea; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Free food & snacks

Training & development

Job summary

Fairgrounds Coffee & Tea is seeking passionate teammates to deliver exceptional hospitality across bar, floor, and kitchen roles. You’ll create a welcoming guest experience, take orders, and help with menu recommendations, maintaining cleanliness and quality.

The role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and strong communication to thrive in a fast-paced café environment. Training and development are available with a flexible schedule and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Prior specialty coffee, restaurant, or kitchen experience preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Availability for early mornings, weekends, or holidays.

Responsibilities

• Create a warm, welcoming environment and deliver friendly service.
• Assist guests with orders, menu questions, and recommendations.
• Craft high-quality beverages and food according to recipes and standards.
• Support daily preparation, restocking, and maintaining clean workstations.
• Collaborate with teammates to ensure smooth daily operations.

Skills

Specialty coffee experience

Restaurant experience

Team-oriented attitude

Job description

Fairgrounds Coffee & Tea is seeking passionate teammates to deliver exceptional hospitality across bar, floor, and kitchen roles. You’ll create a welcoming guest experience, take orders, and help with menu recommendations, maintaining cleanliness and quality.

The role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and strong communication to thrive in a fast-paced café environment. Training and development are available with a flexible schedule and growth opportunities.