Ciao, Gloria is a cafe in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn. We offer a savory breakfast and lunch menu as well as a full line of baked goods, sweets and pastries, made in house, every day. We also pride ourselves on a having a strong beverage program. As far as coffee goes, we are serving local Sweetleaf Coffee and pulling shots on a KB90.
Our baristas need to be knowledgeable, considerate, friendly, organized and have a willingness to work, learn and grow with us.
As a Ciao, Gloria barista, you are the face of the cafe. We depend on you to make the customer’s experience a great one. Your responsibilities and duties will include:
Providing fast, friendly and efficient customer service. You must be able to interact in a consistently positive manner and help cultivate and nurture our regulars.
A firm understanding on how to dial in, proper extraction methods, and steaming to ultimately make a variety of espresso drinks as well as teas, chais, sodas, etc. That said, a passion for coffee, tea, baked goods, cafe culture, industry trends and a willingness to learn can also get you in the door.
A full understanding of our savory and baked goods menus and the ability to talk about and sell said items.
Maintain a sanitary, clean, inventoried, stocked, organized front of house and manage shift functions including opening/closing procedures.
Understanding of Square POS.
Ability to multitask and prioritize, work calmly and efficiently during rushes and keep yourself busy during the slower times of day.
Ability to work 6-8 hours on your feet as well as lift a variety of objects, boxes, outdoor furniture etc. (for restocking or putting inventory away).
Must work well as part of a team and have excellent communication and organizational skills along with an attention to detail.
An eye for design and merchandising and/or a love for plants is a plus!
Requirements:
1-2 years of experience in the coffee/food/beverage/hospitality field.
DOH certification (or willingness to get certified) mandatory.
Open availability (Weekends are a must) and a career mentality— constantly striving to improve.
Hourly, Part time (4 shifts/week). With tips, baristas can earn anywhere fro $25-$35 an hour.
Good perks. Good food. Good coffee. Good people.