Barista

Stumptown Coffee•New York City, NY

11d•$18•Onsite

About The Position

Hi, we’re Stumptown. We’re a coffee company, and we source, roast, taste, package, sell, deliver, brew and serve what we firmly believe is the best coffee on the planet. We are progressive, open, and evolving but uncompromising in our commitment to quality. We work hard, collaborate constantly and have fun every day. We pride ourselves on our passion for excellence, our spirit of generosity and on the long-term relationships we nurture as we guide our coffee from the good hands of our hardworking partners at origin into the cups of our customers. If you love coffee, people and getting things done, this just might be the place for you. Summary Many hands play an important role in Stumptown’s commitment to high-quality coffee. Our Baristas are entrusted with the responsibility of ensuring the quality of our coffee is actualized, as our partners at source intended, from bean to cup. Stumptown Baristas contribute to the success of their café by consistently providing exceptional hospitality, and quality beverages and products. Baristas are expected to pursue the growth of their coffee knowledge and develop a passion for the craft. When we are operating at our best, every barista models the Stumptown values of continuous growth, best-in-class hospitality, and quality in all things.

Requirements

Demonstrated passion and enthusiasm for coffee as well as a desire to educate others about our coffee.
Ability to deliver exceptional hospitality in a personal and professional manner
Strong attention to detail and a healthy respect for cleanliness and sanitation
Health department license or certification as required by state or local requirements.
Great communication skills both with employees and customers of all backgrounds
Open to feedback and constantly striving to improve
Ability to multi-task with ease
Early AMs, nights, weekends, and extreme reliability required
Stand and walk—must be able to stand for shifts and move about the café
Perform repetitive motion with the hands, wrists, and forearms to operate espresso machinery
Taste/Smell – the ability to detect and perceive the smell of coffee
Talk/hear – frequently communicates with customers
Carry weight, lift – lift up to 5 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally
Work is performed at the café
Interfacing with the public
The work environment can be noisy

Responsibilities

Prepare espresso beverages for customers, meeting Stumptown’s quality standards.
Deliver an exceptional customer experience; Proactively engage with customers to understand and meet their needs – go the extra mile to make their day with a perfect cup of coffee.
Develop a thorough understanding of our coffees, teas, foods, merchandise, and promotions to drive sales, and service and have knowledgeable conversations with customers.
Maintain a clean and organized environment for customers and coworkers in all areas of the store.
Demonstrate willingness and openness to change and share your ideas on how to make your store even better.
Taste coffee, tea, and specialty beverages regularly to maintain familiarity with product and quality standards.
Accurately process transactions in the POS system and reconcile till.
Practice self-reflection and ask for feedback on performance; know and hone your personal strengths and opportunities for improvement.
Responsible for day-to-day activities that embrace sustainability and reduce the impact at your facility should be followed.
Follow SOPs for minimizing waste, conserving energy, and limiting water usage, and share ideas on how to improve processes whenever possible.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

medical, dental and vision insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Flex Spending Accounts
company-paid and supplemental Life Insurance, Accident, Hospital, Critical Illness and Long Term Disability insurance
Paid New Parent Leave
Short-Term Disability insurance or paid leave programs
9 paid holidays (plus 1 personal holiday)
vacation
sick leave benefits
paid HumansKind (Volunteer) hours
an amazing employee discount!
a 401(k) savings plan which includes an employer match of 100% for the first 3% of earnings that you contribute plus 50% of the next 2% you contribute.