Job Description: Location: New York, NY Posted Date: Nov 15, 2024
Summary
The Barista brings La Colombe to life by creating a world-class coffee experience. Genuinely enjoys making people happy with coffee and thrives working in a fast-paced environment. Seek opportunities to learn more about our coffee, company, and the La Colombe mission. Takes pride in being part of our team and embodies all of our One Dove principles- Kindness, Respect, Deliciousness, Efficiency, and Cleanliness.
Responsibilities
PEOPLE: Treat others with KINDNESS & RESPECT
Warmly welcome customers
Build relationships with repeat customers
Take the time to determine customers' coffee needs and interests and offer La Colombe products
Respect differences of others even when their values and ideas contrast with our own
Find opportunities to lead with kindness
Seek to understand others
Work cooperatively with others on the team and with leadership
Communicate positively and professionally
When respect or safety is at stake, reach out to leadership or the people team to seek resolution
PRODUCT: Deliver DELICIOUSNESS with EFFICIENCY
Display a graceful sense of urgency in completing tasks
Consistently meet La Colombe product recipes and quality standards
Serve quality beverages in a timely and engaging manner
Record and accurately process purchases using the POS system, collect and process payments, apply discounts according to La Colombe standards
Work with cafe leadership and technical department to help administer quality control
Complete required training in a timely manner
Coach fellow baristas on our quality and expectations
PLACE: Demonstrate cafe pride by making CLEANLINESS and safety a priority
Work cleanly and safely. Handle hot beverages with care
Clean coffee grinder, brewer, and espresso machines
Organize products on our shelves and restock as necessary
Actively identify any additional safety hazards and escalate to Cafe Leadership
Complete opening and closing tasks and checklists
Participate in weekly, monthly and quarterly deep cleans of the cafe
Proactively maintain and improve the appearance of the Cafe and coffee bar.
Sanitize and clean the cafe area as needed throughout the shift
Requirements
People skills: Dealing with the public and team proactively, professionally, and positively.
Able to lift 40 lbs or more
Able to stand for long periods of time
Frequently required to use hands
Basic understanding of computer POS Systems
Ownership: Takes initiative, personally drives & takes pride in La Colombe. CARES
About Us
La Colombe is a leading coffee roaster in pursuit of excellent coffee for all since its inception in 1994. Through ethical trade with growers, advocating for equity, and empowering their communities, La Colombe continues to be a pioneer and raises the standards for outstanding quality coffee. The brand is known for providing beloved signature blends, exceptional single-origin coffees, and the world's first-ever textured canned cold latte. La Colombe operates 32 cafés across Philadelphia, New York, Chicago, Boston, Los Angeles, Austin, and Washington, D.C. La Colombe's celebrated coffees are also available in cafe´s, hotels, restaurants and retailers worldwide. In 2023, La Colombe was acquired by Chobani, a next-generation food and beverage company on a mission to make nutritious food accessible to all.
Chobani is an equal opportunity employer. Chobani will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on any basis including, but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, military and/or veteran status, marital status, predisposing genetic characteristics and genetic information, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws.
