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WATER BAR Wheaton, IL
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Contractor | Full Time | Part Time | Restaurants & Catering Services 2 Months Ago
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WATER BAR is Hiring a Barista Near Wheaton, IL

Thank you for looking at our job posting. We are The Water Bar! A family owned and operated company that loves hiring local food and coffee enthusiast. We are a fully vegan and gluten free company that focuses on bringing fun, engaging and exciting EATERTAINMENT to our customers. We are hiring Baristas for our new Wheaton, IL location that will be opening Spring 2023. If you love food, having great conversation with new people and love providing an excellent experience to guest time and time again, then read the job description below.

Barista Responsibilities Include:

  • Having a full grasp/understanding of The Water Bar Menu
  • Greeting customers as they enter (by name if they are regulars)
  • Providing customer(s) with information regarding our menus
  • Answering customer(s) questions regarding ingredients
  • Taking orders / Ringing up customers; while paying attention to their order details (e.g. preferences of coffee blend, alternative milk, sugar and flavoring ratios)
  • Creating or assisting in the creation of customer(s) drink(s) / meal(s); in a timely fashion
  • Professionally, information customer(s) when their order is completed
  • Cleaning and restocking products during any down time

Position Overview

We are looking for a Barista to prepare and serve hot and cold beverages, smoothies, teas, soft serve and assist FOH staff with putting meals together; in order to complete customer(s) orders.

Barista responsibilities include educating customers on our drinks menu, making recommendations based on their preferences, up-selling special items and taking orders. To be successful in this role, you should have customer service skills, knowledge of how brewing equipment operates and the ability to put together a great end product. You should also be able to work various shifts. Note: this position’s compensation includes hourly rate and tips.

Ultimately, you’ll ensure an excellent EATERTAINMENT experience for our customers and guest.

Responsibilities

  • Greet customers as they enter
  • Give customers drink menus and answer their questions regarding ingredients
  • Take orders while paying attention to details (e.g. preferences of coffee blend, dairy and sugar ratios)
  • Prepare beverages following recipes
  • Serve beverages and prepared food, like cookies, pastries and muffins
  • Receive and process payments (cash and credit cards)
  • Keep the bar area clean
  • Maintain stock of clean mugs and plates
  • Check if brewing equipment operates properly and report any maintenance needs
  • Comply with health and safety regulations
  • Communicate customer feedback to managers and recommend new menu items

Requirements and skills

  • Previous work experience as a Barista or Waiter/Waitress
  • Hands-on experience with brewing equipment
  • Knowledge of sanitation regulations
  • Flexibility to work various shifts
  • Basic math skills
  • Ability to gauge customers’ preferences
  • Excellent communication skills
  • High school diploma; relevant training is a plus

Compensation / Pay Periods / Tipping Policy

  • Pay Periods: 1st - 15th / 16th - last day of the month
  • Base Compensation $8.00 - $12.00/hour Tips
  • Total Compensation: Averages $20 - $50/hour (at St. Charles location)
  • Tip Pay Out: All tips are included in your bi-weekly paycheck
  • Tip Pool: All tips are pooled for all staffed that have worked a calendar and distributed evenly; EXCEPT when there are special events*. We do this to allow an equal tip compensation for all staff.
  • * Tips for special events are ONLY provided to the staff that worked that event.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Pay: $12.00 - $50.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Flexible schedule
  • Paid training

Restaurant type:

  • Bakery
  • Café
  • Coffee shop
  • Fast casual restaurant

Shift:

  • 4 hour shift
  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Morning shift

Weekly day range:

  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Geneva, IL 60134: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

  • Barista experience: 1 year (Required)
  • Customer service: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

  • Food Handler Certification (Required)

Shift availability:

  • Day Shift (Preferred)
  • Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

Job Summary

JOB TYPE

Contractor | Full Time | Part Time

INDUSTRY

Restaurants & Catering Services

SALARY

$22k-27k (estimate)

POST DATE

01/28/2023

EXPIRATION DATE

02/26/2023

WEBSITE

waterbarsf.com

HEADQUARTERS

SAN FRANCISCO, CA

SIZE

50 - 100

TYPE

Private

REVENUE

$10M - $50M

INDUSTRY

Restaurants & Catering Services

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