Barista Weekday Morning Shifts

We're hiring people to join our team as BARISTAS!
A Few of Our Barista Benefits:

• Restaurant Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program - Focusing on a Commitment to Mental Health & Wellness
• Paid Vacation for Qualifying Employees
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life, Accident Protection & Critical Illness Insurance
• Domestic Partner Benefits
• 401(k)

Beatrix Market is a quick grab & go market experience offering weekday breakfast and lunch. The menu features a large self-serve salad bar, hot bar, soup bar, hummus bar, pizza bar, rotating chef-prepared salads, sandwiches and snacks, catering options, as well as a Beatrix coffee and pastry counter. Beatrix Market - DePaul Loop also has a bar located in the lower level, serving beer, wine and hand-crafted cocktails. Beatrix Market - Loop is closed on Saturday & Sunday.

Caring. Creative. Careers.

Join the Lettuce Entertain You team! Our 100+ restaurants are nationally recognized for great food and service and as great places to work. We hire and care deeply for people with creativity, passion and the drive to be the best. And we reward our teams with top notch benefits, career-long training and development and opportunities for growth. If you want a career at a progressive company with a long-standing commitment to people, join our caring and creative team.

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BARISTA JOB DESCRIPTION

Baristas are responsible for preparing coffee, espresso, tea, other beverages and collection of payment.

Essential Functions
Prepare and serve coffee, espresso and other beverages to guests
Available to work a variety of hours, days and shifts, including weekends
Safely and effectively move chairs, tables, highchairs and booster seats
Safely and effectively use and operate all necessary tools and equipment, including knives, coffee makers, grinders and a cappuccino/espresso machine
Ability to effectively communicate in order to perform and follow job requirements in written and spoken direction
Ability to multitask calmly and effectively in a busy, stressful environment
Work in a confined, crowded space of variable noise and temperature levels
Able to move and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and/or lift up to 25 pounds, and occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds
Ability to stand and walk for an entire shift and move safely through all areas of the restaurant, which may include stairs, uneven or slick surfaces
Key Responsibilities and Duties
Ensure the overall guest experience exceeds expectations and anticipate guests' needs
Greet guests with a warm, sincere smile
Use tact and good judgement when dealing with guest challenges and respond to guest needs with patience and courtesy
Prepare ingredients needed for coffee drink recipes
Sell and accurately account for gift cards
Responsible for the security and reconciliation of the cash drawer
Accurately record and account for all items ordered, process payments, and balance all sales/receipts in compliance with restaurant policies and procedures
Understand and respond knowledgeably to questions about the restaurant and menu
Use sales techniques to present and encourage current promotions to guests
Follow all steps of service
Understand and follow the food allergy procedure and special orders/restrictions
Proficiency in the use and operation of all necessary tools and equipment, including the POS system, Frequent Diner, Gift Card and Credit Card terminals
Comply with all safety and sanitation guidelines and procedures
Successfully complete alcohol awareness training
Follow all rules, policies, procedures and conditions of employment, including those outlined in the Employee Handbook
Get along well with others and be a team player
Other duties will be assigned as needed