Cafe Barista - Full Time and Part Time

Part-Time Barista

Chicago, IL

Convene Hospitality Group (CHG) operates a global portfolio of lifestyle brands focused on creating places and experiences that bring people together. The company designs, develops, and operates hospitality-driven destinations to host gatherings of all kinds, ranging from small corporate meetings to immersive brand activations and beyond. We love bringing people together in person, and that passion for great experiences extends to our employees as well. If you're interested in creating inspiring moments of connection, consider joining our team.

Part-Time Barista

We're seeking a Part-Time Barista to join our Cafe team at our 311 West Monroe property. The Barista will report directly to the Cafe Supervisor and General Manager.

Schedule & Compensation

Days: Tuesday Thursday

Hours: 8:00 AM 4:00 PM

Hourly Rate: $18/hr plus tips

What You'll Do

The Barista will provide genuine anticipatory service to clients and participants in all aspects of hospitality. In this position, you will interact with our clients and ensure they have a great experience at Convene. We need someone with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as someone highly motivated and ready to work with others. Our employees carry our Core Values every day: Genuine, Relentless, Integrity, and Teamwork.

Greet all clients with enthusiasm and friendliness

Maintain a warm and friendly demeanor at all times

Provide world-class service, in accordance with our Brand Standards

Set up, replenish, maintain, and breakdown Food and Beverage stations

Accommodate special client needs and last minute requests

Develop relationships with clients

Accurately answer client questions about culinary and our spaces in a friendly manner

Read, understand, and execute Program Execution Orders

Follow checklists and Standard Operating Procedures

Set up and breakdown conference rooms and refreshing rooms as needed

Perform facility maintenance

Maintain safe, clean, organized, and well-stocked work areas

Responsible for constant sanitation, organization, and proper food handling

Have full knowledge of menus, recipes, and other pertinent information

Perform opening, mid-shift, and closing duties in accordance with company standards

Perform cleaning duties including: wiping down tables and chairs, cleaning glasses, washing dishes, polishing glass and silverware, making rollups

Maintain a professional appearance at all times

Maintain professional working relationships with team

Follows all Company drink recipes and procedures

Proficiently prepares blended and cold drinks provided by the cafe

Full knowledge of all drink menus

Perform additional duties as assigned

Accurately rings sales orders into cash register and counts back change to customers in a courteous and friendly manner

What We Look For

Minimum 1 year of Barista experience

Basic knowledge of food and beverage

Proven excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Proven good organizational skills

Must be highly motivated and ready to lead other team members

Proficient in multi-tasking

Food Hygiene or Food Handling Certificate preferred

Ability to move, carry, push, pull and place objects up to 25 pounds without assistance

Compensation

Full Time Hourly Rate: $18/hr plus tips

This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual pay is based on skills, experience and other relevant factors.

We're Here For You

At Convene Hospitality Group, we want you to feel supported in every part of your life. Here's what you can expect:

Time Off & Balance: Earn PTO as you go, plus take an extra paid day off during your birthday month to celebrate you.

Everyday Perks: Enjoy exclusive discounts on travel, entertainment, and everyday essentials.

Well-Being & Support: Access 24/7 emotional well-being and work-life balance resources, because feeling your best matters on and off the job.

Financial Growth: Plan for your future with our retirement savings plan, available to all part-time team members.

At Convene Hospitality Group, we believe great teams are built by bringing together people with different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Our values of GRIT (Genuine, Relentless, Integrity, and Teamwork) shape how we show up for each other every day. We want everyone here to feel welcome, supported, and free to be themselves. If you're excited to grow, learn, and make an impact, we'd love to have you on the team.

Convene Hospitality Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

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