Facilities/Barista Assistant

Akuna Capital•Chicago, IL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Akuna Capital is an innovative trading firm with a strong focus on collaboration, cutting-edge technology, data driven solutions, and automation. We specialize in providing liquidity as an options market-maker – meaning we are committed to providing competitive quotes that we are willing to both buy and sell. To do this successfully, we design and implement our own low latency technologies, trading strategies, and mathematical models. Our Founding Partners first conceptualized Akuna in their hometown of Sydney. They opened the firm’s first office in 2011 in the heart of the derivatives industry and the options capital of the world – Chicago. Today, Akuna is proud to operate from additional offices in Sydney, Shanghai, London and Singapore.

Requirements

Ability to lift 30lbs and stand for long periods of time
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, but not required

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