Office Barista

About the Role

We are looking for an energetic, reliable, and hospitality-focused Coffee Cart Barista to operate and maintain a workplace coffee cart experience for our client. This position is different from a traditional café Barista role. In addition to preparing high-quality espresso and coffee beverages, the Coffee Cart Barista is responsible for the daily setup, operation, replenishment, cleaning, and breakdown of a self-contained coffee cart. Because the coffee cart is not directly connected to a permanent water source, this role requires additional hands-on responsibilities, including filling, transporting, and replacing water containers used to operate the cart throughout service.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare espresso-based beverages, coffee, tea, and other menu items according to established recipes and quality standards.
• Provide friendly, professional, and engaging service to employees and guests.
• Maintain consistency in beverage quality, presentation, and service.
• Become familiar with menu offerings, ingredients, and common dietary or allergen questions.
• Maintain an organized and welcoming coffee cart throughout service.
• Ensure the espresso machine, grinders, refrigeration, water system, and other equipment are ready for operation.
• Stock cups, lids, milk, alternative milks, coffee, syrups, teas, napkins, and other service supplies.
• Monitor inventory throughout the shift and replenish products as needed.
• Maintain an organized backstock area and communicate inventory needs before products run out.
• Complete closing procedures and properly secure and organize the cart at the end of service.
• Keep the cart's water supply and wastewater areas clean and sanitary.
• Clean and sanitize the espresso machine, steam wands, grinders, pitchers, tools, counters, sinks, and service areas.
• Wash and organize dishes and reusable equipment throughout the shift.
• Remove trash, recycling, coffee grounds, and other waste as needed.
• Receive and organize coffee, milk, supplies, and other deliveries when required.
• Rotate products using FIFO (First In, First Out) procedures.
• Check expiration dates and product quality.
• Report low inventory, damaged equipment, maintenance concerns, or product issues to management promptly.

Requirements

• Hospitality, customer service, and barista experience.
• Ability to arrive on-time at our client's office each day.
• Standing and walking for extended periods.
• Frequently bending, reaching, twisting, and moving around the coffee cart.
• Moving and replenishing water containers throughout the shift.
• Transporting product and supplies between storage areas and the coffee cart.
• Performing repetitive tasks associated with beverage preparation, cleaning, stocking, and cart maintenance.
• Reasonable accommodations will be considered in accordance with applicable law.

Pay & Benefits

• Pay: $27/hr
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• 401k Retirement Savings Account