Barista / Café Team Member (Part-Time)

Job Title: Barista / Café Team Member (Part-Time)

Location: The Lighthouse Brooklyn Campus

Reports to: Hospitality & Operations Manager

Hourly Rate: $23.00

Department: Operations

The Lighthouse, part of Whalar Group, is a first-ever creative campus and studio playground for the Creator Generation, offering Creators an I.R.L. platform to Learn, Make, and Belong. With Venice, CA already opened, and Brooklyn, NY opening in Fall 2025, and London/EMEA opening in 2026, the campuses are designed to empower and support career Creators and creative professionals, providing a dynamic environment explicitly tailored to their needs. Each campus features state-of-the-art, mixed-use content studios, and hosts impactful programming that empowers members to collaborate, learn, and grow their businesses within a thriving community.

The Lighthouse expands opportunities and creative capabilities, offering Creators a dedicated space to co-create, connect, and lead the businesses shaping creative culture. Learn more: www.thelighthouse.com.

About the role:

As a Barista / Café Team Member, you'll be a frontline hospitality ambassador at our Brooklyn Campus. You'll prepare and serve coffee, teas, and snacks while ensuring the café runs smoothly and feels welcoming for members, guests, and creators. Beyond the café, you'll support events, activations, and campus operations—helping with setup, cleaning, dishwashing, and restocking to keep everything running seamlessly. This is a role for someone who thrives on service, teamwork, and being part of a vibrant, creative environment.

Here's what you'll do day-to-day:

• Prepare and serve espresso drinks, drip coffee, teas, and snacks with consistency and care.
• Operate the café POS system (Toast) with accuracy and accountability.
• Keep the café, pantry, and scullery kitchen clean, organized, and stocked.
• Maintain and troubleshoot café equipment (espresso machines, grinders, ovens, dishwashers).
• Restock coffee, milk, syrups, snacks, and supplies while tracking par levels.
• Follow health, safety, and food handling standards at all times.
• Provide café service during events and activations, assisting with setup, service, and breakdown.
• Anticipate service needs during events, ensuring smooth flow and proactive restocking.
• Partner with Campus Support for dishwashing, trash removal, and cleaning shared spaces.
• Jump in to assist other teams when extra support is needed to keep the campus flowing.
  
  

Here's what we're looking for:

• Previous barista, café, or hospitality experience preferred (training available for the right candidate).
• Strong customer service skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced, creator-focused environment.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
• Flexible availability including evenings and weekends for events.
• Passion for coffee, tea, food service, and café culture, with curiosity to keep learning.
• Reliable, adaptable, and hospitality-driven.
  
  

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
• Frequent bending, squatting, and standing for extended periods.
• Comfortable working across both indoor and outdoor environments.
  
  

Our values:

At The Lighthouse, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) isn't just a statement, it's our collective strength. Our people are our superpower. A diverse team and inclusive leadership have shaped Whalar since our inception in 2016, fueling a constant evolution of growth. We champion a culture of respect and empathy, fostering a sense of belonging that transcends demographics. We hire individuals of all backgrounds and empower them to thrive, challenge stereotypes, and actively break societal barriers.

The Lighthouse provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Equal opportunity extends to all aspects of the employment relationship, including hiring, promotions, training, working conditions, compensation, and benefits.