Barista - Eataly Flatiron

Eataly North America•New York, NY

6h•Onsite

About The Position

A Barista at Eataly creates and serves specialty hot and cold beverages according to Eataly’s recipes and guests’ special requests. This role requires knowledge of all coffee menu items, providing high-quality, fast-paced service, and the ability to work at multiple QSR counters performing various functions. The Barista is responsible for setting up stations, replenishing displays neatly while separating allergens, ensuring all items are dated and follow First in First Out (FIFO) standards, and weighing, grinding, or packing coffee beans for guests. They will operate the Point of Sales (POS) system, ensuring accuracy of cash drops and authenticity of bills, and clean and sanitize work areas in accordance with health agency standards. Baristas also work across all QSR counters serving pastry, gelato, pizza, and other Italian delicacies, maintaining a calm demeanor during periods of high volume, and performing other duties as required.

Requirements

Knowledgeable and enthusiastic about coffee, tea and drink preparation, and product
Outstanding communication and guest service skills
Ability to perform simple mathematical calculations and follow directions for all production
Availability to work onsite with a flexible schedule often including early mornings, evenings and weekends
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
Ability to exert well-paced mobility for up to 8 hours, including standing, walking, bending and squatting
Ability to operate equipment such as manual espresso machine, ovens, drink blender, juicer and Point of Sale
Dexterity for rapid and consistent espresso creation

Nice To Haves

1+ year barista experience on a manual espresso machine preferred
High school diploma preferred

Responsibilities

Prepares and serves authentic Italian espresso, coffee and other café drinks at multiple counters
Provides guests with exceptional service and product details, such as coffee blend or preparation description
Sets up stations and replenishes displays neatly including separation of allergens (nuts, wheat, etc.)
Ensures all items are dated and following First in First Out (FIFO) standards
Weighs, grinds or packs coffee beans for guests according to their specifications
Operates the Point of Sales (POS) system ensuring accuracy of cash drops and authenticity of bills
Cleans and sanitizes work areas in accordance with supervising health agency of the area
Works across all QSR counters serving pastry, gelato, pizza and other Italian delicacies
Maintains a calm demeanor during periods of high volume
Performs other duties as required or assigned