1 year

Job Details

Core functions:

Provide timely, accurate, and friendly service while preparing the highest quality traditional espresso beverages for our guests.

Job duties but not limited to:

• Take beverage orders from guests and servers
• Prepare and serve coffee, cortado, americano, latte and cappuccino based on standard recipes
• Recommends coffee flavor profiles to customers
• Posses full knowledge in local roasters and tea offerings that we feature
• Participate in a culture of innovation by contributing ideas for house and seasonal coffee and tea beverages
• Learns the names and personally recognize our regular guests
• Takes ownership the coffee bar and maintains cleanliness in all areas including counters, sinks, utensils, shelves and storage areas
• Taking care of our guests using our methods for delivering contagious hospitality

Pay and benefits:

• Excellent wages + tips
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible hours and scheduling
• 50% discounted employee meals
• 50% off duty employee meal discount at any Episcope Restaurant
• Excellent training program with opportunity to grow
• Professional and fun work environment

The perfect candidate will possess the following skills and qualifications:

• Must have exceptional grooming habits
• Comfortable working early morning hours a must
• One year of past Barista experience a plus
• Have working knowledge of traditional espresso beverages
• Ability to create latte art
• Possess basic math skills and have the ability to handle money and operate a point of sales system
• Basic knowledge of 2-group espresso machine and commercial coffee maker
• Works quickly and efficiently
• Works well both independently and as a team member
• Responsible and reliable
• Must have exceptional grooming habits
• Outgoing friendly personality
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Ability and willingness to exceed guest expectations
• Excellent multi-tasking and attention to detail
• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 8 hours)
• Able to lift 50 lbs

Compensation Details

Compensation: Hourly (Depending on experience, starting at $16+ per hour) 
Chicago minimum wage paid during training

Benefits & Perks
Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Dining Discounts

Exceptional Grooming Habits

Knowledge of Traditional Espresso Beverages

Basic Math Skills

Point of Sales System Operation

Knowledge of Espresso Machines and Coffee Makers

Efficiency

Teamwork

Reliability

Outgoing Friendly Personality

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Exceeding Guest Expectations

Multi tasking

Attention to Detail

Physical Stamina (Standing for Long Periods, Lifting Up to 50 Lbs)