Part-Time and Full-Time Baristas for New Cafe + One Lead Barista
Brooklyn, NY
Grounded is a new cafe serving Partners Coffee and plant-forward bites, located within the Brooklyn Flow wellness space in Park Slope. We strive to provide high quality beverages and nutritious (and delicious) food to our guests, while serving as a friendly community gathering space.
Grounded Cafe staff foster a kind and welcoming environment. We treat guests and co-workers warmly, and resolve issues in a respectful manner. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and strongly encourage applicants of all races, ethnicities, genders, and sexual orientations to apply.
We are seeking full-time and part-time baristas and counterpeople to be part of our opening team, as well as a full-time, lead barista who is interested in growing with us. We are looking for quick learners and people enthusiastic about coffee and nourishing food.
Responsibilities for all roles include:
Learn and follow recipes and techniques from managers, co-workers, and directly from our coffee roaster. We all strive to be better together!
Prepare coffee, espresso drinks, tea, smoothies, acai bowls, and serve pastries.
Work the front counter and ring up orders using the Toast POS system. Provide excellent customer service and foster a sense of community among guests.
Understand our full menu, and be able to guide customers, especially around dietary restrictions and food allergies.
Restock retail shelves.
Clear tables and wash dishes as needed.
The lead barista role will also be responsible for the following:
Train and guide less experienced staff on beverage preparation on our Victoria Arduino Eagle One espresso machine.
Supervise junior staff.
Practice proper cleaning and preventative maintenance for espresso and brewing equipment.
Occasionally receive and process deliveries. Handle food in a safe and compliant manner.
Keep inventory of beverage-related stock, and work closely with manager to ensure orders are placed in a timely manner.
Qualifications for all roles:
Some barista experience.
Familiarity with espresso drink preparation. Continuing education and barista brush ups are offered to all new staff through Partners Coffee Roasters.
Experience on a manual espresso machine. We will be using the Victoria Arduino Eagle One Volumetric Espresso Machine.
Strong work ethic. Self motivated and dependable.
Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
Comfortable standing for long periods of time, squatting, twisting, and moving frequently. Able to lift, push and pull up to 30 lbs.
Able to communicate clearly with co-workers and customers.
Must be able to read and speak English, and understand basic math. Ability to speak additional languages is a plus!
Ability to read, comprehend, and follow tickets and on-screen orders.
Work in a neat and organized manner.
Available on weekends and early mornings.
New York State Food Protection Certificate is a huge plus.
The lead barista role also requires the following:
2+ years barista experience required.
Highly skilled in espresso drink preparation. Extensive experience on a manual espresso machine is a must.
Preference will be given to those with a New York State Food Protection Certificate; obtaining a certificate within 30 days of hire is a requirement of the position
Perks:
Competitive pay plus tips.
Professional development opportunities.
Employee discount
Food and beverage allowance for each shift worked
Three free yoga classes per week for all employees who work 20 hours per week.
After 90 days, the lead barista role will be eligible for a Health Insurance contribution if working over 30 hours per week.
Compensation:
Baristas - $15 - $18 per hour plus tips
Lead barista - $18 - $22 per hour plus tips