Barista II

kate spade new york•Central Valley, NY

2d•$15 - $18

About The Position

The Barista delivers exceptional customer experiences and actively contributes to store sales performance by driving sales and representing the Coach brand with professionalism and enthusiasm. The role includes greeting and assisting guests, maintaining knowledge of the menu, merchandise, and Coach brand heritage, and promoting beverages, food, and merchandise. The Barista also supports visual merchandising and store operations, prepares handcrafted beverages, and collaborates with team members. The position requires a flexible schedule to meet business needs, including nights, weekends, busy seasons, high-traffic retail days, and public holidays. The job description notes that listed duties are representative and not exhaustive. Physical requirements include regularly lifting at least 25 pounds and occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds, as well as climbing, bending, kneeling, and maneuvering around the sales floor and stockroom.

Requirements

Experience in customer-facing roles and delegating tasks.
Organizational skills and ability to work with food and beverage operating systems.
Ability to meet store operating policies and standards, including food safety and cash handling.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, busy season, high-traffic retail days, and public holidays.
Ability to lift at least 25 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally, and to climb, bend, kneel, and maneuver around the sales floor and stockroom.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience as a barista or in a café setting.

Responsibilities

Greet and assist guests warmly to create memorable experiences.
Maintain deep knowledge of the menu, merchandise, and Coach brand heritage.
Meet sales goals by promoting beverages, food, and merchandise; customize orders and highlight limited-availability items.
Support floor sets, replenishment, and visual merchandising.
Maintain cleanliness and food safety standards.
Operate espresso machines, grinders, and ovens to prepare handcrafted beverages.
Work closely with team members to solve problems and share selling strategies.