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8 Jan 2017

Full-Time Barista

Extraction Lab by Alpha Dominche – Posted by ADExtraction –  New York, United States

Job Description

Job Posting: Barista

We are searching for a barista with superior hospitality skills, experience in specialty coffee/tea preparation, and eagerness to develop an in-depth understanding of our products.  They must be fully capable of communicating our brand and our products with exceptional customer service, enthusiasm, and kindness.  We are looking for someone who is self-motivated to grow as both an individual and a part of the company.  They must be passionate about preparing beverages of the utmost quality, educating themselves and others on continually increasing quality, and fostering a positive environment for both customers and other team members.

We are looking for someone who will also assume responsibility for specific tea-related initiatives and educate other team members on any tea-related information.  In other words, they will be our “Tea Expert.” Specific passion for and experience in tea preparation, ritual, and sourcing is preferred.

Product:

  • Offer tea knowledge and experience, as well as actively pursue further tea education
  • Offer coffee knowledge and experience, and willingly partake in all coffee education
  • Follow all Company food and drink recipes and procedures, maintaining the highest quality and consistent product standards
  • Develop an understanding of the basic technical functions of our machines and products
  • Develop an understanding of our various types of coffee, and tea, as well as pursue knowledge of coffee/tea regions, sourcing, profiles and variations in preparation
  • Attend trainings to further understand and operate AD’s machines
  • Taste beverage and food products on a per shift basis for quality assurance

 

Store Operations:

  • Execute sales to meet or exceed store budgetary goals
  • Responsible for all shifts scheduled, including arriving on time, taking necessary breaks, and working for the entirety of the shift
  • Must demonstrate excellent cash handling skills & judgment
  • Handle POS duties and media for both front and back of house
  • Follow all opening and closing procedures with meticulous detail
  • Maintain a clean, well-merchandised store, following visual presentation plans and standards
  • Willingness to undergo training outside of regularly scheduled shifts
  • Ability to give and receive constructive feedback
  • Eagerness to educate others and offer insight where needed
  • Promote and practice safe work habits, promptly communicating potential safety hazards, operational inconsistencies, and any team member or customer incidents

Service:

  • Be a model for outstanding service and take ownership of service initiatives
  • Proactively create a warm and welcoming atmosphere for customers
  • Commit to and demonstrate our mission statement and values
  • Provide customers with efficient, friendly, and superior service on a continual basis
  • Consistently maintain high cleanliness standards with respect to store appearance, merchandise, and equipment

Qualifications:

    • 3 years Barista Experience
    • Strong Tea experience preferred.
    • Must be approachable and work well with a team
    • Have a NYDOH food handler’s certificate
    • Proficient on a computer; familiar with software programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook.
    • Able to work overtime, including weekends, evenings and special events as needed.
    • Well-organized, detail-oriented and able to multi-task.
    • Must have effective problem-solving/decision-making abilities.
    • This position will require frequent standing and use of hands and arms.
    • Must be able to stand for a prolonged period of time, lift up to 30lbs, frequently bend and twist from the waist, and frequently use arm, hand and finger motions to feel and reach objects
    • Must be able to adjust vision to both day and night lighting, and be able to focus on distant and close-range projects. Regularly required to handle food, hot beverages, and work with sharp objects.
    • Must have excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to learn and lead.

About the Alpha Dominche Extraction Lab

With equal emphasis on quality, aesthetic, and craftsmanship, the Alpha Dominche Extraction Lab offers a new and unparalleled café and tea shop experience. The Extraction Lab will focus equally on both coffee and tea, giving customers the ability to choose their brews based on origin, variety, brand, roaster, processing methods, and more. Featuring our STEAMPUNK® and SIGHT® machines, guests will have a front row seat to the brewing experience.  The Extraction Lab is not only a showroom for innovative brewing machines, but also a stage for guests to experience the world’s best coffees and teas. In collaboration with more than 50 world-class roasters and tea producers, the Extraction Lab will offer a rotation of selected coffees each month and showcase more than 50 different types of tea.

How to Apply

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Job Categories: Barista. Job Types: Full-Time. Job Tags: #barista, #sunsetpark, brooklyn, coffee, nyc, and tea. Salaries: Hourly.

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