Barista - Kafe Mera
About this role
Kafe Mera, a Greek-inspired speciality cafe in the heart of the Loop, is looking for experienced baristas.
Baristas prepare high-quality coffee and beverage products while delivering exceptional customer service. This role involves operating coffee equipment, maintaining a clean and welcoming environment, and ensuring each guest has a positive experience.
Essential Responsibilities + Duties
- Prepare espresso-based drinks brewed coffee, teas, and specialty beverages according to recipes and quality standards (using a manual espresso machine)
- Take customer orders accurately and make menu recommendations
- Handle transactions using POS systems and process payments
- Restock ingredients, cups, lids, condiments, and merchandise
- Greet customers warmly and provide friendly, efficient service
- Regularly clean equipment, counters, and work areas
- Maintain a clean, organized, well-stocked café
- Additional duties as needed withing the scope of the role
Minimum Qualifications
- Experience: 1+ years of experience as a barista
- Certification: Current SERV Safe or equivalent food safety certification (or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire).
Physical Demands + Work Environment:
- Must be able to stand for long period od time, walk, bend, and lift up to 40 pounds without assistance.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced café environment for extended periods.
- Must be able to perform repetitive motions, including mixing, stirring, and pouring
- The position requires flexibility to work early mornings
- Must be able to move safely through kitchen area, including slick floors and tight spaces.
Core Competencies
- Accountability
- Adaptability
- Communication Skills
- Emotional Intelligence
- Integrity
- Personal Development
- Professionalism
- Self-Management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Technical Proficiency with computers and POS systems
Benefits + Perks
- Paid Leave
- Paid Sick Leave
- Commuter Benefits
- 401K + Match
- Company-paid Employee Assistance Program
- Food & Beverage Discounts
DineAmic Hospitality is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.
Salary: $18.00/hour plus tipsCompany at a glance
At DineAmic Hospitality we strive to create extraordinary experiences for guests by developing innovative and enduring restaurant and nightlife concepts. Principals David Rekhson and Lucas Stoioff's aim is to raise industry standards with upscale, high-energy venues that offer cutting-edge cuisine, outstanding hospitality, and superior quality and service.
The lens through which we view every detail and make every decision at DineAmic Hospitality has four parts, our core values:
~ HOSPITALITY
~ MEMORABILITY
~ INGENUITY
~ COMMUNITY
We rely on the "dynamic" combination of friendship and shared work ethic for a successful partnership and are always looking for self-motivated, driven, inspired and hospitality-minded individuals. We believe that the greatest factor in the success of a business is the quality of its people.
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If you are interested in joining our team, email [email protected] with your resume and/or cover letter or apply online www.dineamic.com/careers.
Top Benefits
- Paid Leave
- Paid Sick Leave
- Commuter Benefits
- 401K Match
- Employee Assistance Program
- Food & Beverage Discounts
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