BARISTA (PART TIME)

Compass Group•New York, NY
•$18 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

Restaurant Associates, part of Compass Group, is hiring a part-time Barista at the Guggenheim Museum in New York, NY. The Barista prepares and serves coffee, espresso drinks, and related food and beverage items while following recipes, production standards, HACCP guidelines, and food-service quality standards. The role involves serving customers courteously and efficiently, processing orders and payments, maintaining attractive food displays, and keeping the service area, equipment, and workstation clean and orderly. The position is scheduled Saturdays and Sundays from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM; further schedule details are provided during the interview. The pay range is $17.50 to $19.00 per hour. Previous barista experience is preferred. Online applications are accepted only. Part-time associates are offered a retirement plan, associate shopping program, health and wellness programs, discount marketplace, identity theft protection, pet insurance, and voluntary benefits, including critical illness insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, legal services, and a choice auto and home program. Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off in accordance with applicable laws. The position is eligible for an employee referral bonus. Associates must follow company policies and procedures, including using appropriate cut-resistant gloves when handling specified tools, protective gloves when handling hot equipment, slip-resistant shoes, and proper lifting techniques. Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer and will consider qualified applicants in accordance with applicable laws.

Requirements

  • Ability to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

  • Previous barista experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare espresso orders for customers and catering using standard measures and recipes.
  • Enter orders accurately into the POS device and accept cash and charge payments.
  • Replenish condiments, beverages, and general supplies while maintaining a clean 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 and interact with them to support customer satisfaction; relay relevant 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 in their purchasing decisions.
  • Merchandise display foods attractively and serve food neatly according to standards.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Follow company policies and procedures, including required protective equipment, 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
  • Employee Referral Bonus
  • Potential paid and/or unpaid time off in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws
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