Barista Position Available In Hampshire, Massachusetts

Barista The Coffee Chat Northampton, MA 01060 TLDR; We’re looking for that unique fit who wants to be part of a growing place and grow alongside the team. Someone who has the creative skills and culinary knowledge to be able to have a creative discussion with the team generating a competitive yet fun environment as we continue to create immaculate drinks and food items for our community. (feel free to read more below) Our Mission The Coffee Chat was created to show the community (and world) good coffee – real good coffee – while providing guests with memories to last in an environment made for coffee lovers. About the Job At The Coffee Chat, a Barista is more than someone who just makes coffee for guests. A Barista at The Coffee Chat is passionate about coffee, culinary items, and creating unforgettable experiences for guests. We want you to grow with us as we expand our horizons along with as yours.

You Will:

Prepare and serve a variety of hot and cold beverages, such as coffee, tea, and specialty drinks. Operate espresso machines and other equipment to make quality drinks. Maintain a clean and organized work area, including cleaning coffee machines, utensils, and workstations. Take guest orders accurately and process payments using the POS system. Provide friendly and efficient service while addressing guest needs and preferences. Suggest cafe products, pairings, and promote specials. Support your team with tasks that keep the cafe running smoothly, such as cleaning, clearing and washing dishes, sweeping, dusting, mopping, organizing condiment stations, and taking out the trash. Uphold and follow all health, food safety, and safety guidelines. Promote a safe and respectful working environment. Deliver exceptional hospitality to guests, teammates, and vendors. Make and serve delicious beverages and food using various brewing and preparation methods. Stay knowledgeable about our beverage and food offerings, continuously cultivating your knowledge through in-house tastings, cuppings, and training. Regularly taste beverages to ensure quality, uphold standards, and develop your palate. Share your joy and knowledge of coffee with guests and inspire your teammates to do the same. Help us achieve our sustainability goals.

You Are:

Searching for a career in food and beverage with a dynamic, growing team. Passionate about coffee, food, and creating inclusive hospitality experiences. Reliable and consistent—your leader and teammates can always depend on you to be punctual and bring your A-game. Thoughtful and able to anticipate our guests’ needs. Obsessed with the details! You love honing your craft and understand the nourishing powers in each cup of coffee and each plate of delicious food. Excited about taking on new experiences and possess a can-do attitude. Eligible to work in the United States and 18 years of age or older.

You Have:

Existing Food Handler’s Certification required for the state you will be working in, or will obtain it within 15 days post-hire. Basic math and computer skills. A flexible schedule and are available to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Proficiency in food handling practices to ensure food safety standards are met. Experience with Square POS or similar point-of-sale systems. Strong sales skills with the ability to recommend products and drive revenue. Knowledge of retail math for handling transactions and calculating change accurately. Competence in food preparation techniques for making beverages and light snacks. Excellent time management to handle multiple orders efficiently during peak hours. Exceptional customer service skills to create a welcoming atmosphere for guests. Understanding of food safety regulations to maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards.

Note :

contrary to popular belief, not all skills are a requirement but are good to have.

Benefits:

Best-in-class coffee training and continuing education. Comped Food Handler’s Certification. 50% discount on all products, both online and in-cafe. This includes food, beverages, whole bean coffee, and merchandise. 1 free drink for every 2 hours during the shift. 1 meal for every 4 hours Employee Assistance Program.

Compensation:

Starting at $15.00 per hour. Cafe Incentive Program.

Physical Demands:

Ability to stand and walk for long periods. You’re on your feet the majority of the day, whether standing behind the bar pulling shots or walking the cafe floor (but we won’t force you to stand if there is no work to be done unlike those corporations). Use of hands to reach, grip, turn, and perform precision work. You’re using your hands to operate espresso machines, pour delicious pour-overs, and operate the register. Ability to squat, bend, twist, and reach for items below waist level or above shoulders as needed. Ability to lift, push/pull, carry, and/or move up to 50 pounds (but generally not needed). Ability to climb ladders, steps, and uneven floors and/or surfaces as needed. Ability to smell and taste to ensure quality control for each cup and plate. Ability to listen and speak with guests to take and fill orders, and create experiences. Equal Opportunity Employer The Coffee Chat is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value an open mind, dedication to work, and a collaborative spirit. We hire based on these qualities, a job’s requirements, our business’s needs, and an applicant’s qualifications. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind—in the hiring process or in the workplace. We comply with the ADA and provide reasonable accommodations that allow qualified applicants/employees to perform the essential functions of the job. We also provide reasonable religious accommodations to applicants/employees to allow them to practice their bona fide religious beliefs. To request an accommodation, contact your People Partner. We may refuse to hire relatives of present employees if doing so could result in actual or potential problems in supervision, security, safety, or morale, or if doing so could otherwise create conflicts of interest. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. We participate in E-Verify. We will provide the federal government with employees’ Form I-9 information to confirm authorization to work in the U.S. We will only use E-Verify once an employee has accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

Job Types:

Part-time, Contract, Temporary Pay:

From $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount Flexible schedule Paid training

Shift:

Day shift Evening shift Morning shift

Work Location:

In person