BARISTA (FULL TIME)

Compass Group•New York, NY

12d

About The Position

Restaurant Associates is hiring a full-time Barista in New York, NY. The position prepares and serves coffee, espresso drinks, and related food and beverage items, including catering orders. It handles food according to HACCP guidelines and food-service quality standards and serves customers in a friendly, courteous, and efficient manner. The schedule is Monday through Friday; hours may vary, with further details provided at interview. Previous barista experience is required. The fixed pay rate is $29.60 per hour. The role also includes customer service, order entry and payment handling, maintaining clean and orderly service areas and equipment, replenishing supplies, following approved recipes and production standards, and presenting and merchandising food attractively. The position must follow company policies and safety practices, including using appropriate protective equipment and slip-resistant shoes and proper lifting techniques.

Requirements

Previous barista experience is required.
Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

Prepare espresso orders for customers and catering using standard measures and recipes.
Enter orders accurately into a POS device and accept cash and charge payments.
Replenish condiments, beverages, and general supplies while maintaining the cleanliness of the service area.
Ensure proper presentation, portion control, and serving temperatures, and follow HACCP standards.
Maintain the sanitation and orderliness of equipment, supplies, and utensils.
Prepare food using approved recipes and prescribed production standards.
Keep display equipment clean and free of debris during meal service.
Thoroughly clean equipment and the workstation before leaving the area for other assignments.
Greet customers courteously, interact to ensure satisfaction, and relay relevant customer concerns to supervisors.
Serve customers quickly and efficiently and prevent delays in serving lines.
Understand daily menu items and explain them accurately to customers.
Use selling techniques and good communication to assist customers with buying decisions.
Merchandise display foods attractively and serve food neatly according to standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Follow company policies and safety procedures, including using required protective gloves, slip-resistant shoes, and proper lifting techniques.

Benefits

Retirement Plan
Associate Shopping Program
Health and Wellness Programs
Discount Marketplace
Identity Theft Protection
Pet Insurance
Voluntary benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program
Medical insurance (full-time positions)
Dental insurance (full-time positions)
Vision insurance (full-time positions)
Life insurance/AD (full-time positions)
Disability insurance (full-time positions)
Commuter Benefits (full-time positions)
Employee Assistance Program (full-time positions)
Flexible Spending Accounts (full-time positions)
May be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws
Employee Referral Bonus