PartTime Barista Cafe J Ivans Cafe Cafe on the Ave

University of Notre Dame; Notre Dame (IN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Notre Dame on-campus Cafe J, Ivan's Cafe & Café on the Ave within the Hospitality department is hiring a part-time Barista. You will prepare and serve coffee and tea, greet guests, and uphold brand standards in a fast-paced campus setting.

Key qualifications include the ability to manage time effectively with minimal supervision, a positive and respectful attitude, excellent communication, and the stamina to stand for extended periods while following food safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Capable of managing time effectively with minimal supervision.
• Positive and respectful attitude.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Ability to maintain a standing position for extended periods of time (up to 6 hours at a time).
• Follow food safety procedures for handling, storing, and serving food products.

Responsibilities

• Greet and anticipate the needs of guests, providing excellent service
• Prepare and serve coffee, tea, and other beverages according to brand standards
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitized work area, including dining and prep spaces
• Stock and replenish supplies in service and prep areas
• Process guest checks, handle payments, and follow accounting procedures
• Assist with cleaning, table arrangement, and trash removal
• Perform side work and support coworkers to ensure a seamless operation

Skills

Time management

Positive attitude

Communication

Stand for long periods

Food safety procedures

Job description

Job Description

The University of Notre Dame Operations, Events, and Safety (UOES) division is currently hiring for the position of part-time Barista at Cafe J, Ivan's Cafe & Café on the Ave **** within the campus Hospitality department. The UOES division leads the University’s event management, hospitality, and customer service functions while supporting student life, academic endeavors, research initiatives, athletics, alumni, and annual campus celebrations.

Barista

The Barista prepares and serves high-quality coffee and tea beverages to guests, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and adherence to brand standards. This is a guest-facing role that involves delivering excellent service to University guests and campus personnel in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Greet and anticipate the needs of guests, providing excellent service
• Prepare and serve coffee, tea, and other beverages according to brand standards
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitized work area, including dining and prep spaces
• Stock and replenish supplies in service and prep areas
• Process guest checks, handle payments, and follow accounting procedures
• Assist with cleaning, table arrangement, and trash removal
• Perform side work and support coworkers to ensure a seamless operation

Qualifications

• Capable of managing time effectively with minimal supervision
• Positive and respectful attitude
• Excellent communication and listening skills
• Ability to maintain a standing position for extended periods of time (up to 6 hours at a time)
• Follow food safety procedures for handling, storing, and serving food products

Additional Information

Pay Rate: $17.50/hr + tips

The University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or age in employment. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and complies with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). We strongly encourage applications from candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity.