Museum Barista (part time)

From innovative menus and striking design to impeccable service and critical attention to detail, at Great Performances, we weave our mission into all we do. Serving New York City for over four decades, Great Performances has evolved from a waitress staffing agency to the leading catering, events, and hospitality companies in the greater New York area. We provide food services in an array of celebrated New York City cultural institutions, including Jazz at Lincoln Center, Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Academy of Music, Wave Hill, and The Apollo Theater. We are known for full-service catering and events, corporate workplace dining and amenity programs, and large-scale event and festival production. Great Performances is the nation's first caterer to own and operate an organic farm, Katchkie Farm, located in Kinderhook, NY. Building Community to Better Our World
Unleash Joy through Genuine Hospitality
Our employees are our greatest asset.
Collaboration: aligning with our clients', colleagues', and community's visions to execute a successful experience.
Doing Good Through Food: engaging in action around food access, health and wellness, education, and philanthropy.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and customer-focused Barista to join our team. The Barista is responsible for delivering exceptional hospitality while preparing and serving high-quality coffee, tea, and specialty beverages. This role plays a key part in creating a welcoming café experience by providing outstanding customer service, maintaining a clean and organized workspace, and ensuring consistent beverage quality. The ideal candidate has a passion for food, beverage, and hospitality and thrives in a fast-paced, guest-focused environment.
Beverage Preparation & Quality

Prepare and serve high-quality coffee, espresso, tea, and specialty beverages according to company standards.
Ensure consistency, quality, and presentation of all beverages served.
Guest Service & Hospitality
Deliver exceptional customer service with a guest-first mindset.
Café Operations
Operate POS systems and process cash, credit card, and digital transactions accurately.
Support daily café operations to ensure efficient service and workflow.
Demonstrate the ability to skillfully and safely use a commercial espresso machine and steam wand to independently execute a standard drink menu, including cortados, cappuccinos, and lattes, without supervision.
Cleanliness & Food Safety
Maintain cleanliness and organization of the café, service areas, equipment, and dining spaces throughout each shift.
Follow all food safety, sanitation, and NYC Department of Health regulations.
Ensure workstations and guest-facing areas are clean, stocked, and presentation-ready at all times.
Inventory & Restocking
Restock food, beverage, and café supplies as directed by management.
Assist with inventory counts, product rotation, and waste reduction efforts.
Communicate inventory shortages or operational needs to management.
Perform opening duties, including equipment setup, stocking, and preparing the café for service.
Retrieve, verify, and set up cash drawers from the safe to begin the workday.
1-2 years of hospitality experience in a customer-facing role.

• Minimum of 1 year of barista experience.
• Passion for coffee, food, beverage, and hospitality.
• Demonstrated commitment to providing outstanding customer service.
• Experience with restaurant POS systems; cash and credit card handling experience preferred.
• Commitment to maintaining beverage quality, presentation standards, and operational excellence.
• Ability to keep the café clean, organized, and fully stocked throughout the shift.
• Food Handler's Certificate preferred.
• Ability to bend, stoop, reach, and perform repetitive motions throughout the shift.
• Schedule: Part-time

Great Performances is an equal-opportunity employer. At Great Performances, we employ qualified individuals based solely on ability, training, and experience. Great Performances does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment or promotion based on race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.