Facilities/Barista Assistant

Akuna Capital•Chicago, IL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Akuna Capital is seeking an energetic Facilities & Barista Assistant to support their in-office coffee bar and manage daily office operations. This role is crucial in ensuring the Chicago Headquarters, which features a stocked kitchen, whiteboards, recreational areas, and scenic views, operates smoothly. The position is 30 hours per week, Monday through Friday, from 8 am to 2 pm. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining an organized and functional office environment.

Requirements

Ability to lift 30lbs and stand for long periods of time.
Prior barista experience is a plus, but not required.
A self-starter with excellent customer service skills and a can-do attitude.
Organized and detail-oriented with the ability to prioritize responsibilities and multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Professional and reliable.
Ready and willing to propose ideas and give input on how to make the office environment even better.
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, such as Word, Excel and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

Prior barista experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Maintain the cleanliness, organization, and overall appearance of kitchens, common areas, storage spaces, and shared office areas throughout the day.
Manage daily dishwashing operations, including loading and unloading dishwashers, putting away clean dishes, and washing and folding kitchen/bath towels.
Clean and sanitize kitchen surfaces and equipment, including counters, tables, sinks, appliances, microwaves, toasters, glass doors, and other high-touch areas.
Perform routine and scheduled upkeep, including dusting, refrigerator clean-outs, kitchen shelving organization, plant care, and removal of expired or damaged products.
Restock beverages, snacks, communal refrigerators, paper products, soap, sanitizer, and other kitchen and office consumables to maintain appropriate daily supply levels.
Monitor and organize inventory using FIFO rotation, assist with weekly inventory counts, identify low-stock items, and communicate replenishment needs to the Facilities team.
Receive, organize, and properly store grocery, supply, and vendor deliveries while maintaining clean and orderly storage rooms and supply closets.
Provide general Facilities support, including reporting maintenance issues, replacing light bulbs and batteries, hanging signage, adjusting furniture, assisting with workstation setups and office moves, and escorting vendors or service technicians as needed.
Support office meetings and events by assisting with room setup and breakdown, maintaining supplies, and replenishing food, beverages, and other materials as needed.
Cross-train in coffee bar operations, equipment use, cleaning procedures, food safety standards, and closing procedures, and provide backup coverage during vacations, PTO, staffing shortages, or other operational needs.