Barista

Barista Position

We are seeking a warm and energetic Barista to join the Savory team at one of our onsite business dining cafés. In this client-facing role, you will prepare high-quality coffee and tea beverages, provide welcoming service, maintain food safety standards, and support daily café operations. The ideal candidate is knowledgeable about coffee, attentive to guest needs, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Beverage Preparation

• Prepare espresso drinks, brewed coffee, and tea to Savory standards.
• Maintain consistent quality, presentation, and service speed.
• Share coffee and tea knowledge with guests and team members.

Guest Service

• Provide warm, professional, and attentive service.
• Anticipate guest needs and resolve concerns promptly.
• Represent the Savory brand and hospitality standards.

Café Operations

• Maintain clean, organized, and sanitary café and service areas.
• Monitor inventory and communicate shortages.
• Report equipment, technology, or service issues to the General Manager.
• Support catering attendants and other team members as needed.

Job Requirements

Experience and Skills

• At least two years of barista experience in a high-volume environment.
• Experience using a manual espresso machine and brewing coffee and tea.
• Strong customer-service and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to think quickly and resolve guest concerns professionally.
• Warm, dependable, and team-oriented approach.
• New York Food Protection Certificate or willingness to obtain one within one month of hire.

Schedule and Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for prolonged periods.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and repeatedly lift up to 25 pounds.
• Availability to work daytime hours Monday through Friday, with occasional nights, weekends, or holidays.

Why Join Us

• Competitive hourly rate of $20.00
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k)
• Flexible Spending Account and transit benefits
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Positive, growth-focused work environment

Savory is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where all individuals have equal opportunities. We value diversity in backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. Compensation: $20.00 per hour.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Savory is a full-service, boutique hospitality firm on a mission to elevate the corporate dining experience, making it fresher and more reliable with a focus on quality food experiences and hospitality excellence. Our four core services (corporate catering, events, amenities, and Simply Savory, our grab-and-go offering) mean that we are always looking for talented individuals who are passionate about providing exceptional hospitality to our client partners.

At Savory, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We're a tight-knit team of passionate, innovative culinarians who strive to live our values every day: authenticity, curiosity, collaboration, solutions, and community.

We're passionate about sustainable solutions: in how our food is sourced and served as well as creating sustainable careers in hospitality for our people. In addition to our benefits package which is available to all full-time team members, we are a growth-focused organization and take every opportunity to champion our team and help them grow with us into roles greater than they could have imagined.

At Savory, we pride ourselves on being a values-based organization:

• Curiosity: Our curiosity is always driving us to ask questions, learn more, and get better. We're agile for ourselves and our client partners.
• Authenticity: We believe in a true commitment to respect, diversity, and integrity. Our team is unapologetically themselves and brings their diverse life experiences to our work every day.
• Collaboration: Teamwork is our foundation! We're independently driven, each of us experts in our field, and when we come together, are able to rely on each other to create something exceptional.
• Solutions: We always operate from a solutions-oriented mindset. There is nothing too big or too small for us to solve, and we apply our learnings to ensure successful measures are in place for the future.
• Community: We believe in community first and cultivating a culture of gratitude. We celebrate and support each other in all our endeavors, both in and outside of our shared Savory goals.