Benefits:

Competitive salary
Employee discounts
Opportunity for advancement

Job Summary

Kobrick Coffee Co.'s NYC Meatpacking District Flagship Cafe, Restaurant, & Bar (104 years old, Est. Lower Manhattan, NYC 1920, now roasting in Hoboken, NJ) - is seeking both full-time and part-time dedicated Baristas to join us at our unique 9th Avenue & 13th Street venue. We've been a legendary neighborhood favorite since 2015.

In this role, you will be responsible for executing a wide array of masterful coffee-based and popular beverages, served with a warmth and hospitality rewarded by effusive praise from our large community of loyal customers. Our drink menu contains both well-known and unique proprietary offerings. We need your enthusiasm and thirst for higher craft to help our team shine above all others in this artsy, upscale neighborhood.

To blend seamlessly with our culture of pride in our craft, ideally you are experienced, innovative, and work well with others; you have a flair for invention and a passion for artisanal craft. You are optimistic, artistic, and always treat others repectfully, with a kind word and a smile. You are immutably trustworthy & honest. Consumed by a passion for neatness, organization, and above all cleanliness, you thrive on honing your art and patient improvement every single day. You appreciate the need for collaborating with others to create the ideal customer experience and team spirit.

In addition to the experienced, we are open to training talented, enthusiastic culinary students on their way to becoming seasoned professionals.

Responsibilities:

Be able to execute all beverages on our menu with accuracy and further attention to any special customer request.
Always be mindful to place customer experience, service, and satisfaction at the top of your agenda.
Be unyielding in your commitment to organization, routine responsibilities, and above all rigorous cleanliness standards.
Be prepared to meet or train to meet exceptionally high standards for quality and latte art.
Supervise and delegate tasks to other team members, when appropriate
Pitch in and assist other employees with their tasks whenever possible
Maintain proper levels of inventory and restock when necessary
Help maintain all areas in a neat, clean, condition for customer well-being and employee morale
Meticulously follow all food safety regulations
Maintain an immaculate workspace
Pay strict attention to record-keeping and inventory controls
Be precise in the handling of cash and draw opening/closing responsibilities.
Understand how to balance the demands of the customer, the company, and your co-workers.
Contribute positively to the Team Spirit encouraged by our company culture
Knowledge of Square POS helpful.
Be prepared to partake in unique and exciting special trainings from time to time, and to enhance your skills by your participation.
Be punctual, professional, and disciplined.

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous barista experience greatly preferred, especially at demanding, higher end venues, and where Manual Espresso Machines are in use.
Extensive Customer Service experience and skills. You should be the person that stands out to our patrons every day
Advanced knowledge of milk steaming, dialing in, latte art, espresso machine maintenance, and other related skills desirable.
Ability to remain calm and thrive under pressure
Excellent time management skills
Strong leadership skills
Team mentality and strong work ethic
Punctuality Essential
Multi-lingual/ASL always welcome, but not required
First-Aid Certification and Skills valued
NYC DOH Food Handler’s Certification (or willingness to obtain one within one month of hiring) is a must
Certification from culinary school or other reputable organization preferred
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States

Benefits/Perks:

Flexible Scheduling to the degree practical
Very Competitive Compensation
Career Advancement Opportunities
Employee Discounts
Unparalleled Coffee & Coffee Products, handcrafted fresh since 1920.
Fantastic Staff Team & Culture
Proudly become a part of a more than 100 year old American Coffee Tradition of Quality and Excellence

How to Apply:

First, Email your resume along with a cover-note to: HR@KCcafe.nyc .
Ensure your email cover note contains the following: Name, Email, and Phone Number, so that we may contact you regarding next steps, such as interviews.
To the degree practical, state your general availability, as well as whether you are seeking full-time or part-time employment.
Provide any other information you feel is important to you or may be important to us

Kobrick Coffee Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Compensation: $16.50 - $35.00 per hour

THE KOBRICK FAMILY LEGACY

Our founder, Samuel Kobrick, was inspired by the lights and the energy of Manhattan and with that began roasting a coffee that “brews” those same feelings. On the downtown waterfront where the coffee trade was flourishing, Sam’s philosophy was to take the best green coffees on the market, roast them to perfection and charm the city with this product.

Today, 4 generations, 104 years and still growing, Kobrick Coffee Co. continues to inspire NYC and far beyond with our variety of coffee. Now at our certified organic roasting plant we source, cup, roast and package select coffees including Direct Trade, Fair Trade, Certified Organic, and Rainforest Alliance Selections, along with our outstanding esteemed blends! Our experienced coffee buyer and roastmaster have been here for about 32 years along with 3 generations of the Kobrick family, working together to ensure that we combine the best ingredients with keen skill to craft delicious coffees imprinted with our colorful style and legacy.

Every morning we wake to keep the tradition of craft style roasting alive so that every night as the big city lights go on and excitement begins to stir in the city that never sleeps, we hope to carry that feeling wherever one may be sipping on a delicious cup of Kobrick Coffee Co..

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