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7 Oct 2025

Part-Time Barista

Caffe Vita – Posted by CVNY –  Bushwick, Brooklyn and/or fill in at Lower East Side, NYC

Job Description

Crafting and building community connections through our cafes by serving locally-roasted coffee. A great barista loves to communicate with staff and customers, genuinely making people’s day with heartfelt hospitality. If passionately demonstrating knowledge and consistency is paramount to you, we want to hear from you! Positive leadership, team building and execution of coffee offerings is required.

We are looking for someone interested in working at our Bushwick Caffe Vita and be able to fill-in at times at our Lower East Side Caffe Vita. Flexibility and openness to working at these different cafes is a must. Currently looking for Part-Time with the desire to move to Full-Time, as more shifts become available.

Responsibilities:

  • Prepare excellent coffee and espresso drinks
  • Demonstrate proficiency in milk texturing and latte art
  • Provide excellent customer service
  • Engage and interface with customers
  • Maintain a calm working environment during high volume periods
  • Demonstrate punctuality
  • Explain and sell whole bean coffee, retail merchandise, brewing tools and accessories
  • Continually restock and face merchandise shelves
  • Perform open, close and side-work duties as defined by cafe checklists
  • Multi-task and demonstrate initiative with routine tasks
  • Handle money with accuracy and accountability
  • Communicate clearly and directly with cafe manager about any issues that arise
  • Seek opportunities for job training
  • Support change and thrive in an adaptable environment
  • Company Standards and policies are followed
  • Represent yourself as an ambassador to the brand at all times
  • Demonstrate an unyielding commitment to excellence
  • Hold yourself accountable to deliver results
  • Challenge yourself to exceed set goals and objectives
  • Serve as a positive example for co-workers
  • Communicate with others directly, honestly & in a timely manner
  • Approach change with confidence and enthusiasm
  • Make sound & timely decisions based on experience & judgment
  • Be pro-active in providing solutions
  • Promote creativity & innovation

Compensation & Benefits

  • Hourly wage is $18.00/hr + Tips(tips pooled by shift)
  • $27.00/hour guarantee
  • Employees are eligible for Paid Time Off, medical/dental insurance coverage working at least 25 hours per week.
  • For Full time employees working at least 30 hours per week, there is a 401k plan with employer match available after 1 year of employment.
  • All employees qualify for sick and vacation time off
  • Mentorship and positive work environment
  • Free coffee/tea drinks while on shift
  • Employee discounts on merchandise, whole bean coffee and food items

How to Apply

Please apply by emailing RetailTeam@caffevita.com with a cover letter and up-to-date resume.

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

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