PT Barista - CHI - Armitage

Chobani; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a leading coffee roaster where you can bring joy to customers through exceptional coffee experiences. As a Barista, you will thrive in a fast-paced environment, embodying principles of kindness and respect. This role offers a unique opportunity to learn about coffee while ensuring top-notch service and quality. With a focus on teamwork and community, you will contribute to a mission that values ethical trade and outstanding quality. If you are passionate about coffee and enjoy making people happy, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Accrued PTO

Accrued FTO

Qualifications

• Strong people skills to engage with customers and team positively.
• Ability to handle physical demands of the job, including lifting and standing.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional coffee experiences while ensuring cleanliness and safety.
• Build relationships with customers and maintain quality standards.

Skills

People skills

Basic understanding of computer POS Systems

Ability to lift 40 lbs

Standing for long periods

Job description

Summary

The Barista brings La Colombe to life by creating a world-class coffee experience. Genuinely enjoys making people happy with coffee and thrives working in a fast-paced environment. Seek opportunities to learn more about our coffee, company, and the La Colombe mission. Takes pride in being part of our team and embodies all of our One Dove principles- Kindness, Respect, Deliciousness, Efficiency, and Cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• PEOPLE: Treat others with KINDNESS & RESPECT
  • Warmly welcome customers
  • Build relationships with repeat customers
  • Take the time to determine customers' coffee needs and interests and offer La Colombe products
  • Respect differences of others even when their values and ideas contrast with our own
  • Find opportunities to lead with kindness
  • Seek to understand others
  • Work cooperatively with others on the team and with leadership
  • Communicate positively and professionally
  • When respect or safety is at stake, reach out to leadership or the people team to seek resolution
• PRODUCT: Deliver DELICIOUSNESS with EFFICIENCY
  • Display a graceful sense of urgency in completing tasks
  • Consistently meet La Colombe product recipes and quality standards
  • Serve quality beverages in a timely and engaging manner
  • Record and accurately process purchases using the POS system, collect and process payments, apply discounts according to La Colombe standards
  • Work with cafe leadership and technical department to help administer quality control
  • Complete required training in a timely manner
  • Coach fellow baristas on our quality and expectations
• PLACE: Demonstrate cafe pride by making CLEANLINESS and safety a priority
  • Work cleanly and safely. Handle hot beverages with care
  • Clean coffee grinder, brewer, and espresso machines
  • Organize products on our shelves and restock as necessary
  • Actively identify any additional safety hazards and escalate to Cafe Leadership
  • Complete opening and closing tasks and checklists
  • Participate in weekly, monthly and quarterly deep cleans of the cafe
  • Proactively maintain and improve the appearance of the Cafe and coffee bar.
  • Sanitize and clean the cafe area as needed throughout the shift

Requirements

• People skills: Dealing with the public and team proactively, professionally, and positively.
• Able to lift 40 lbs or more
• Able to stand for long periods of time
• Frequently required to use hands
• Basic understanding of computer POS Systems
• Ownership: Takes initiative, personally drives & takes pride in La Colombe. CARES

About Us

La Colombe is a leading coffee roaster in pursuit of excellent coffee for all since its inception in 1994. Through ethical trade with growers, advocating for equity, and empowering their communities, La Colombe continues to be a pioneer and raises the standards for outstanding quality coffee. The brand is known for providing beloved signature blends, exceptional single-origin coffees, and the world's first-ever textured canned cold latte. La Colombe operates 32 cafes across Philadelphia, New York, Chicago, Boston, Los Angeles, Austin, and Washington, D.C. La Colombe's celebrated coffees are also available in cafes, hotels, restaurants and retailers worldwide. In 2023, La Colombe was acquired by Chobani, a next-generation food and beverage company on a mission to make nutritious food accessible to all.

For more information on La Colombe, visitwww.lacolombe.com.

Chobani is an equal opportunity employer. Chobani will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on any basis including, but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, military and/or veteran status, marital status, predisposing genetic characteristics and genetic information, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws.

We offer up to 60 hours accrued PTO(which includes vacation and personal time off) and up to 60 hours accrued of FTO (which includes sick time).

Compensation Range:$20.00-$20.00.