Barista

WSA | CANTEEN
161 Water Street, New York, NY 10038
Full-Time / Immediate Start
Monday through Friday
$18.00/hour + tips

CANTEEN, located inside the WSA Building, is looking for a polished, hospitality-driven   Barista / Server   to join the team immediately.

As the concept has continued to evolve, CANTEEN is operating as a full-service café and restaurant, and this role requires someone who is comfortable supporting both coffee/barista service and front-of-house guest service. We are looking for someone who is warm, efficient, professional, and excited to be part of a growing concept within a highly creative and fast-paced environment.

Located inside the WSA Building, CANTEEN is part of a 700,000 sq. ft. creative campus where fashion, arts, culture, and technology intersect. We’re building a café and restaurant experience that is welcoming, polished, efficient, and quality-driven, and we’re looking for team members who are excited to grow with the concept during this opening phase.

• Prepare and serve coffee, espresso drinks, and other beverages with consistency and attention to detail
• Provide attentive, professional table service and front-of-house support for guests
• Take orders accurately and deliver food and beverages in a timely manner
• Maintain a warm, polished, and guest-focused service style throughout the shift
• Support daily opening and closing responsibilities
• Help maintain cleanliness, organization, and presentation of the café and dining areas
• Work collaboratively with the kitchen and front-of-house team to ensure smooth service
• Assist with restocking, light side work, and general upkeep of service stations
• Uphold company standards for hospitality, cleanliness, and professionalism

• Prior barista experience in a café, restaurant, or hospitality setting
• Serving experience is required
• Experience working in a high-volume, guest-facing environment
• Manual espresso machine experience strongly preferred
• Strong attention to detail and consistency in drink preparation and service
• Warm, professional, and team-oriented attitude
• Strong communication skills and a hospitality-first mindset
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to approximately 20 lbs.

• Monday through Friday
• Availability within daytime service hours
• Immediate start preferred

WSA creates environments where teams and guests thrive — grounded in hospitality, curiosity, and inclusive excellence. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing concept and help shape the daily guest experience from the ground up.