Barista - Mornings (Seasonal)

About Office Hours

Located at the base of Penn 1, Office Hours is about to go through an exciting transformation — a refreshed, fun, and trend-forward coffee experience in the heart of the Penn District. We’re creating a space that feels energetic, warm, and welcoming, where great coffee meets great people. We offer gourmet grab-and-go fare, specialty coffees, and house-made soups, sandwiches, salads, and snacks. Whether guests are grabbing a quick morning latte or stopping by for a meeting, we aim to make Office Hours their favorite daily ritual.
As we prepare for our relaunch, we’re building a team that’s passionate about hospitality, energized by a fast-paced environment, and excited to help shape a new chapter of this concept.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a revamp—your voice and ideas matter!
• Work in a beautiful space at Penn 1 with a steady flow of tenants, locals, and travelers.
• Consistent schedules, supportive management, and a tight-knit team culture
• Opportunities to grow with a hospitality group that’s expanding nationwide.
• A fun, community-driven environment where genuine guest connections come first

Job duties but not limited to:
Take beverage orders from guests and servers
Prepare and serve coffee, cortado, americano, latte and cappuccino based on standard recipes
Recommends coffee flavor profiles to customers
Posses full knowledge in local roasters and tea offerings that we feature
Participate in a culture of innovation by contributing ideas for house and seasonal coffee and tea beverages
Learns the names and personally recognize our regular guests
Takes ownership the coffee bar and maintains cleanliness in all areas including counters, sinks, utensils, shelves and storage areas
Taking care of our guests using our methods for delivering contagious hospitality

Pay and benefits:

• Excellent wages + tips
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible hours and scheduling
• 50% discounted employee meals
• 50% off duty employee meal discount at any Episcope Restaurant
• Excellent training program with opportunity to grow
• Professional and fun work environment

The perfect candidate will possess the following skills and qualifications:
Must have exceptional grooming habits
Comfortable working early morning hours a must
One year of past Barista experience a plus
Have working knowledge of traditional espresso beverages
Possess basic math skills and have the ability to handle money and operate a point of sales system
Basic knowledge of 2-group espresso machine and commercial coffee maker
Works quickly and efficiently
Works well both independently and as a team member
Responsible and reliable
Must have exceptional grooming habits
Outgoing friendly personality
Ability to work well under pressure
Ability and willingness to exceed guest expectations
Excellent multi-tasking and attention to detail
Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 8 hours)
Able to lift 50 lbs