Barista Counter Person

for Grandaisy Bakery in New York, NY USA

Grandaisy Bakery is looking for a friendly, hardworking, experienced barista counter person to join our team at our TriBeCa bakeshop.

Though we are absolutely looking for coffee/barista experience, we believe in ongoing training with our partners at Illy Caff -- so although we expect you to have some coffee shop experience, you don't have to be a zen barista master... yet. You just have to love coffee and be open and willing to learn - about coffee, baking and the ingredients and processes that make up our menu.

Applicants should have a flexible schedule and be available to work at least 3-5 shifts a week (including weekends), 20-35+ hrs/week.

Duties will include:

• Greeting all customers in a warm and friendly manner, engaging with them about products offered.
• Making excellent coffee to accompany our delicious bread, pastries, Roman-style pizza and sandwiches.
• Ensuring top-notch customer service by handling counter transactions in a friendly, fast and efficient manner.
• Communicating clearly and effectively with customers and co-workers to ensure orders are taken and filled quickly and efficiently.
• Stocking beverages and supplies.
• Following and maintain health codes, safety, and organizational procedures.
• Maintaining a clean and organized work area.

Requirements:

• Excellent communication skills and willingness to work as part of a team; ability to communicate effectively with customers.
• Ability to follow instructions and procedures.
• Ability to sell proactively.
• Aptitude to gain extensive product knowledge
• Position requires standing and walking for a period of 4-6 hours without a rest break.
• Occasional moderate to heavy lifting and carrying, bending and reaching overhead may be required.

Our Benefits include:

• Health Insurance
• 401k plan
• Paid vacations and PTO
• Transit checks