Part-Time Barista

Convene Hospitality Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Time Off & Balance

Everyday Perks

Well-Being & Support

Financial Growth

Job summary

Convene Hospitality Group is seeking a Part-Time Barista for our Cafe team at 311 West Monroe, Chicago. You will report to the Cafe Supervisor and General Manager, working Tue-Thu from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and you will deliver genuine service in line with our brand standards.

You’ll greet clients, prepare and serve beverages, maintain clean stations, and support events and room setups. Applicants should have at least 1 year of barista experience and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of Barista experience.
• Basic knowledge of food and beverage operations.
• Proven excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be highly motivated and ready to lead other team members.
• Proficient in multitasking.

Responsibilities

• Greet clients with enthusiasm and friendliness.
• Maintain a warm and friendly demeanor at all times.
• Provide world-class service, in accordance with our Brand Standards.
• Set up, replenish, maintain, and breakdown Food and Beverage stations.
• Develop relationships with clients.
• Accurately answer client questions about culinary offerings and spaces.
• Follow checklists and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Set up and breakdown conference rooms and refreshing rooms as needed.
• Perform facility maintenance and maintain clean, organized work areas.

Skills

Barista experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Leadership potential

Education

Food Handling Certificate

Job description

Convene Hospitality Group (CHG) operates a global portfolio of lifestyle brands focused on creating places and experiences that bring people together. The company designs, develops, and operates hospitality-driven destinations to host gatherings of all kinds, ranging from small corporate meetings to immersive brand activations and beyond. We love bringing people together in person, and that passion for great experiences extends to our employees as well. If you're interested in creating inspiring moments of connection, consider joining our team.

Part-Time Barista

We’re seeking a Part-Time Barista to join our Cafe team at our 311 West Monroe property. The Barista will report directly to the Cafe Supervisor and General Manager.

Schedule & Compensation

• Days: Tuesday - Thursday
• Hours: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM

What You’ll Do:

The Barista will provide genuine anticipatory service to clients and participants in all aspects of hospitality. In this position, you will interact with our clients and ensure they have a great experience at Convene. We need someone with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as someone highly motivated and ready to work with others. Our employees carry our Core Values every day: Genuine, Relentless, Integrity, and Teamwork.

• Greet all clients with enthusiasm and friendliness
• Maintain a warm and friendly demeanor at all times
• Provide world-class service, in accordance with our Brand Standards
• Set up, replenish, maintain, and breakdown Food and Beverage stations
• Accommodate special client needs and last minute requests
• Develop relationships with clients
• Accurately answer client questions about culinary and our spaces in a friendly manner
• Read, understand, and execute Program Execution Orders
• Follow checklists and Standard Operating Procedures
• Set up and breakdown conference rooms and refreshing rooms as needed
• Perform facility maintenance
• Maintain safe, clean, organized, and well-stocked work areas
• Responsible for constant sanitation, organization, and proper food handling
• Have full knowledge of menus, recipes, and other pertinent information
• Perform opening, mid-shift, and closing duties in accordance with company standards
• Perform cleaning duties including: wiping down tables and chairs, cleaning glasses, washing dishes, polishing glass and silverware, making rollups
• Maintain a professional appearance at all times
• Maintain professional working relationships with team
• Follows all Company drink recipes and procedures
• Proficiently prepares blended and cold drinks provided by the cafe
• Full knowledge of all drink menus
• Perform additional duties as assigned
• Accurately rings sales orders into cash register and counts back change to customers in a courteous and friendly manner

What We Look For:

• Minimum 1 year of Barista experience
• Basic knowledge of food and beverage
• Proven excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be highly motivated and ready to lead other team members
• Proficient in multi-tasking
• Food Hygiene or Food Handling Certificate preferred
• Ability to move, carry, push, pull and place objects up to 25 pounds without assistance

Compensation:

Full Time Hourly Rate: $18/hr plus tips

This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual pay is based on skills, experience and other relevant factors.

At Convene Hospitality Group, we want you to feel supported in every part of your life. Here’s what you can expect:

• Time Off & Balance: Earn PTO as you go, plus take an extra paid day off during your birthday month to celebrate you.
• Everyday Perks: Enjoy exclusive discounts on travel, entertainment, and everyday essentials.
• Well-Being & Support: Access 24/7 emotional well-being and work-life balance resources, because feeling your best matters on and off the job.
• Financial Growth: Plan for your future with our retirement savings plan, available to all part-time team members.

At Convene Hospitality Group, we believe great teams are built by bringing together people with different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Our values of GRIT (Genuine, Relentless, Integrity, and Teamwork) shape how we show up for each other every day. We want everyone here to feel welcome, supported, and free to be themselves. If you’re excited to grow, learn, and make an impact, we’d love to have you on the team.

Convene Hospitality Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.