Barista

If you bring more than a resume to the table, if hospitality is something you feel, not just something you do, we want to meet you.

We’re looking for innately kind people who move with purpose, connect without trying, and take quiet pride in the details. Whether you’re working early mornings, running a bar shift, holding down the line, or preparing the restaurant for service, this is a place where your craft is seen and your energy matters.

The Granola Bar is a fast-growing restaurant group built around elevated comfort food, strong coffee, a vibrant bar offering, and the kind of hospitality that makes guests feel like they’ve found their place. Our newest location on Madison Avenue will open soon, and we are building the team that will make it legendary.

Position Overview

We are looking for Baristas who know that a great café experience is about more than making a good drink. It is about warmth, speed, consistency, and the small moments that make guests feel known.

This role is for someone who takes pride in quality beverages, genuine guest connection, and helping set the tone for the day from the very first interaction.

Responsibilities

· Prepare and serve coffee, espresso, tea, and specialty beverages to company standards

· Execute beverage orders accurately, efficiently, and consistently

· Welcome guests warmly and help create a friendly, hospitality-driven café experience

· Maintain strong knowledge of menu items, ingredients, modifications, and guest preferences

· Build natural connections with new and regular guests

· Keep the café station stocked, clean, organized, and ready for service

· Maintain espresso machines, grinders, brewers, and small equipment according to procedure

· Follow food safety, sanitation, allergen, cash handling, and workplace safety standards

Requirements

· Prior barista, café, bartending, serving, or guest-facing restaurant experience required

· Strong hospitality skills and comfort interacting with guests

· Ability to prepare beverages consistently and follow recipes

· Ability to work quickly and accurately in a fast-paced environment

· Strong attention to detail, cleanliness, and teamwork

· Reliable availability for early mornings, weekends, and holidays as needed

· Food handler certification required where applicable

What We Offer

· Competitive pay

· Paid sick and safe leave

· New York Paid Family Leave for eligible employees

· Dining discounts

· Growth opportunities within a brand expanding nationally

· A team culture built on hospitality, pride, and accountability

If you take pride in great coffee, warm hospitality, and creating the kind of café experience guests look forward to, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to join The Granola Bar team and help us bring our Madison Avenue café to life.

TGB Restaurant Group is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to any protected status under applicable federal, state, or local law. Reasonable accommodations are available during the hiring process and employment.