Seasonal Barista

Sage Restaurant Group; Asbury Park (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Sage Restaurant Group is seeking a passionate Barista who is dedicated to providing exceptional customer service and high-quality beverages. This full-time role offers opportunities for personal growth and fulfillment while working in a vibrant café environment, dedicated to enriching guest experiences.

Benefits

Eligible to participate in the company’s 401(k) program with employer matching

Health savings and flexible spending accounts

Company-paid short-term disability

Paid FMLA leave for up to 12 weeks

Employee Assistance Program

Great discounts on hotels, restaurants, and much more

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a customer service role strongly preferred.
• Must have excellent customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Develops enthusiastically satisfied customers all of the time.
• Provides quality beverages consistently for all customers.
• Maintains quality store operations.
• Contributes to store profitability.

Skills

Customer Service

Education

High school education or equivalent experience

Job description

At Sage Hospitality Group, we’re not just hiring—we’re building a team of bold, forward-thinking leaders with a passion for innovation and a drive to disrupt the status quo. We’re not looking for someone simply seeking a job—we’re looking for power players with ambition, heart, and the desire to grow into something greater.

At Sage, opportunity is everywhere. We create space for both professional growth and personal fulfillment, always keeping sight of what makes us human—our passions, our well-being, and our purpose.

We aim to attract and retain individuals who are not only passionate about hospitality but also deeply engaged in our culture—people who are excited to enrich lives, one extraordinary experience at a time.

Founded on a spirit of bold individuality, Sage Hospitality Group has blazed its own trail to create some of the world’s most exceptional hotels, restaurants, and guest experiences. But none of that would be possible without people like you —people who follow their own path, who are curious, driven, community-minded, and never content to stand still.

At Sage, we don’t wait for change—we make it. If that sounds like you, then you belong here.

Job Overview

The Barista is the foundation of the café. The Barista is responsible for honoring each and every customer by providing excellent customer service and a high-quality product. The Barista is a true professional that displays a positive attitude at all times to ensure the return of our customers who are the reason for our business.

Responsibilities

• Develops enthusiastically satisfied customers all of the time.
• Provides quality beverages consistently for all customers.
• Maintains quality store operations.
• Contributes to store profitability.
• Takes responsibility to learn all aspects of the barista position.

Qualifications

Education/Formal Training

High school education or equivalent experience.

Experience

Previous experience in a customer service role strongly preferred.

Knowledge/Skills

• Must have excellent customer service skills.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must be able to hear timers and coordinate with other baristas.

Must be able to check food quality and read production charts/recipes.

Ability to interact with guests in a positive, hospitable manner.

Must be able to use the cash register/collect money with accuracy.

Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks.

Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.

Position regularly involves lifting product cases weighing up to 70 lbs.

Pushing and pulling carts is required. Regular bending to lift items and supplies. No kneeling.

Mobility - regularly moves all around the coffee shop. Continuous standing.

Physically strenuous - prolonged standing, walking, lifting, and carrying throughout entire shift in indoor environment.

Full-time employees are eligible for:

• Eligible to participate in the company’s 401(k) program with employer matching.
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts.
• Basic Life and AD&D insurance.
• Company-paid short-term disability.
• Paid FMLA leave for up to 12 weeks.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Great discounts on hotels, restaurants, and much more.