Job Description

LOVE COFFEE? AND CATS?

America’s first Japanese Cat Café is hiring its first Baristas!

Located on Manhattan’s Lower East Side, Koneko has an artisanal Japanese-influenced menu – and a big, furry family of adoptable cats. www.konekonyc.com

We are seeking committed, friendly, reliable, and experienced baristas for our one of a kind café.

We specialize in artisanal coffee and rare teas, but also will serve beer, wine and food/bakery items. The ideal candidate is someone who takes pride in providing excellent customer service, has knowledge of coffee and espresso beverages and equipment, tea service, flexible and open schedule: available to work days, nights and/or weekends, can work quickly under pressure and be a team player.

Responsibilities:

• Provide memorably delightful customer service
• Work in a small team to prepare and serve beverages and some food items from the coffee bar
• Be a compelling educator about, and prepare and serve, a variety of artisanal coffees and rare teas in a variety of brewing methods
• Be a compelling educator about, and prepare and serve, a variety of Japanese beers, sakes, and wine.
• Act with creativity, grace, and a serious passion for hospitality
• Demonstrate a love for Cats and a camaraderie with Cat People. (Cat-art latte skills is a huge plus!)
• Basic math and computer/POS skills

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years experience as a Barista in a NYC café

Candidates should paste their response and resume into the body of an email. No attachments, please.

How to Apply

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

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