Barista

Scooters Coffee (Rise n Grind LLC) • Wheeling, IL

12d • $16 - $17

About The Position

The Barista prepares and serves beverages and food items while providing a positive, guest-focused customer experience. The role includes opening and closing duties, maintaining store cleanliness and food-handling standards, restocking supplies, monitoring inventory, and supporting administrative tasks such as product ordering and coordinating with vendors. Baristas may also work occasional sign-waving shifts and perform other duties as assigned.

This position is with a Scooter’s Coffee franchisee. If hired, the franchisee will be the employee’s only employer; franchisees independently determine their employment terms, wages, and benefit programs. The listed pay range is $16–$16.50 per hour, depending on experience. Paid training and meal and drink discounts are offered.

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Passion for working with people.
• Energetic, fast-paced, and flexible work style.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.
• Honesty, integrity, and a positive attitude while maintaining a guest-focused mentality.
• Willingness to learn and embrace change.
• Strong problem-solving, multitasking, and administrative skills.
• Ability to anticipate and respond to customer needs.
• Availability and assessment are required when applying.

Nice To Haves

• Customer service experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Perform shift opening and closing duties as assigned.
• Greet customers, take orders, and prepare and serve beverages and food items according to established service standards.
• Clean, sanitize, and maintain store standards.
• Follow proper food-handling procedures.
• Stock and replenish food, beverages, and utensils as needed.
• Maintain adequate inventory and communicate shortages as necessary.
• Serve customers efficiently by knowing the available offerings.
• Assist with administrative duties, including ordering products, organizing stockrooms, and coordinating vendors.
• Research and resolve quality and service complaints or issues.
• Receive, unload, and distribute deliveries.
• Work occasional sign-waving shifts if scheduled.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid training
• Meal and drink discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed