Barista

SpaceXAI's Hospitality team serves employees, customers, and visitors with snacks and beverages. The Barista role involves preparing coffee, espresso, and tea, and providing excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Set up, maintain, and clean workstations and equipment
• Perform daily record keeping and tasks
• Meet time and quality standards while working with urgency
• Engage customers and demonstrate strong customer service skills
• Prepare a variety of coffee, espresso, tea beverages, and food products
• Operate espresso machines with high proficiency
• Assist with catering and event requests
• Adhere to proper safety guidelines and food safety/sanitation practices

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 1+ years of barista experience or 2+ years in customer service in a food service environment
• Ability to carry large, heavy items unassisted (up to 25lbs)
• Must have the ability to stand for long periods – up to 8-12 hours a day
• Able to perform frequent bending, stooping, and lifting of objects through entire shift
• Must be able to work all shifts and available for overtime, weekends and holiday(s) as needed
• Adaptability, problem-solving skills, and extreme attention to detail
• Team player with the ability to collaborate effectively
• Ability to work gracefully under pressure
• Must have or obtain the state Food Handlers card

Preferred Skills and Experience

• 3+ years of barista experience
• Self-motivated and takes initiative in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Previous work experience in a high-volume output environment
• Previous work experience in team settings
• Effective interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• Effective time management skills
• Effective understanding of food safety and sanitation practices
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office primarily)
• Knowledge of barista equipment, tools and supplies