Barista - Chicago

About the role

At Blue Bottle Coffee, a Barista is someone who is passionate about coffee, culinary items, sustainability, and creating incredible guest experiences grounded in care and respect. We invite you to grow as a team member and create community through coffee with us.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional hospitality to our guests, your fellow teammates, and all of our vendors and suppliers
• Make and serve a selection of delicious beverages with a variety of different brewing and preparation methods
• Prepare and serve delicious food
• Stay knowledgeable about Blue Bottle’s current beverage and food offerings and preparation techniques, continuously cultivating your own curiosity and knowledge through in-house tastings, cuppings, and trainings
• Taste our Blue Bottle beverages regularly to ensure quality, uphold our standards, and develop your palate
• Create community in our cafes by sharing your joy and knowledge of coffee with our guests, and inspire your fellow teammates to do the same
• Support your team by taking joy in the tasks that keep the cafe running smoothly and beautifully—these tasks may vary but can include cleaning, clearing and washing dishes, sweeping, dusting, mopping, cleaning and organizing condiment stations, and taking out trash
• Uphold and follow all health, food safety, and safety guidelines
• Promote a safe and respectful working environment
• Complete Blue Bottle Academy training and 90-day validation post-hire

Requirements

• Existing Food Handler’s Certification required for the state you will be working in, or will obtain it within 30 days post-hire
• Basic math and computer skills
• A flexible schedule and are available to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays

Qualifications

• Passionate about coffee, food, and creating inclusive hospitality experiences
• Reliable and consistent—your leader and teammates can always depend on you to be punctual and bring your A-game
• Thoughtful and able to anticipate our guests’ needs
• Obsessed with the details, you love honing your craft and understand the nourishing powers in each cup of coffee and each plate of delicious food
• Excited about taking on new experiences and possess a can-do attitude

Skills

• Excellent customer service skills
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
• Attention to detail
• Knowledge of coffee brewing methods
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage for eligible employees starting on your first day
• Best-in-class coffee training and continuing education
• Free membership into the Specialty Coffee Association of America and discounts on events (including Expos and Championships)
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off & paid volunteer hours
• 2 free drinks during shifts for cafe team members
• 50% discount on all products, both online and in-cafe; this includes food, beverages, whole-bean coffee, and merchandise
• Flexible spending account & commuter benefits
• Employee Assistance Program

Pay

$17.68 per hour + tips averaging approximately $6-10 dollars per shift hour

Schedule

Compensation is $17.68 - $17.68 an hour

Blue Bottle is an Equal Opportunity Employer