Job Description

**Barista – KAYU New York**

KAYU is a French bakery house with specialty coffee at its heart. From our cafés in London and Dubai, we’ve built a following for beautifully crafted coffee, fresh French bakes and warm, genuine hospitality. Now we’re opening our doors in New York, and we’re building our opening team.

**About the role**

We’re looking for great baristas to join us at KAYU New York on the Upper East Side. Our coffee bar aims to serve every cup with care, craft and consistency, while creating a welcoming space where guests feel at home from the moment they walk in. As part of our opening team, you’ll help shape how KAYU feels in a brand-new city and grow with us from day one.

**Requirements**

– Minimum 1 year of experience as a specialty coffee barista
– Warm, energetic and approachable personality with a real passion for hospitality
– Passionate about coffee, self-motivated and able to work with little supervision
– Calm and focused under pressure
– Excellent work ethic and a true team player
– Flexible schedule: available full-time, weekdays, weekends, opening and closing shifts
– Able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and climb stairs
– Experience with La Marzocco espresso machines (our bar runs on a La Marzocco KB90) and doserless grinders
– Experience brewing filter coffee with the V60 pour-over method
– Certificate of Safe Food Handling, or willing to obtain within 30 days of hiring

**Duties & Responsibilities**

– Follow KAYU’s policies and standards while keeping a clean, organized workspace for fast, smooth service
– Keep the coffee bar well maintained, stocked and in line with KAYU’s visual standards
– Follow all health, safety and sanitation guidelines for products and equipment
– Deliver warm, exceptional customer service
– Prepare specialty drinks, including espresso-based and V60 filter coffee, to KAYU’s recipes and quality standards
– Share ideas to improve operations, the guest experience and store performance
– Build strong knowledge of our coffee and bakery menu to guide and inform guests
– Take initiative with daily tasks
– Help train and support new team members
– Open and close the shop with care and diligence

**Compensation**

– $17 per hour plus tips
– Opportunities to grow with a new and expanding international team

**Location:** Upper East Side, New York, NY

How to Apply

Job Categories: Barista. Job Types: Full-Time. Salaries: Hourly.

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