Barista

Sodexo • Jersey City, NJ

27d • $17 - $22

About The Position

Sodexo is hiring a Barista at DTCC in Jersey City. The role provides exceptional customer service while preparing hand-crafted, quality beverages. The Barista greets guests, prepares hot and cold drinks to customer specifications, supports speedy service, and helps guests understand menu offerings. The role also includes arranging supplies and displays, cleaning coffee machines and work areas, recording sales, collecting payments, and following cash-handling procedures. Duties may vary by account and client requirements, and additional duties may be assigned.

The position is on-call and part-time, with varying shifts and days; open availability is preferred. Shift details will be provided during the interview process. The work involves significant mobility and may require standing or walking for an entire shift that may exceed eight hours, as well as reaching, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, and lifting.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
• Customer-service-related work experience.
• Knowledge of food preparation, sanitation standards, and inventory control systems.
• Ability to walk or stand for extended periods throughout a shift, which may exceed eight hours.
• Ability to reach, bend, stoop, push and/or pull, and frequently lift up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift or move 50 pounds.
• Starbucks Baristas may be required to be certified.

Nice To Haves

• Open availability is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests and provide quick, friendly, personalized service.
• Prepare and serve hot and cold beverages, including coffee, espresso, cappuccino, café latte, tea, chai, and fruit-blend drinks, while considering customer specifications.
• Maintain good customer relations and provide speedy delivery of beverages and food items.
• Educate guests about menu offerings and use suggestive selling.
• Arrange coffee bar or cart supplies and cups or mugs to create attractive displays.
• Clean coffee machines, restaurant areas, and preparation areas.
• Record sales, collect money, operate a cash register, and follow required cash-handling procedures.
• Attend work and arrive for scheduled shifts on time with satisfactory regularity.
• Perform other duties as assigned, which may vary based on business needs and client requirements.

Benefits

• Flexible and supportive work environment.
• Access to ongoing training, development, and advancement opportunities.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• 401(k).
• Discount programs.
• Some locations may offer free shift meals and/or meal allowances or per diems, uniforms, safety shoes, public transportation support, and/or parking.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED