Job Description

||| MATTER ||| Espresso Bar- Senior Barista

MATTER is a new Coffee Bar opening in the vintage neighborhood of Bay Ridge Brooklyn.

We are looking for talented, experienced Baristas with the desire, skill and personality to build a coffee program from the ground up.

As the senior barista, you will help develop and maintain our coffee program to the highest standard.  While all baristas will undergo our Barista training program, as senior barista you will serve as in-house quality control for each cup, and mentor the professional growth for each barista on your team.  If you’re committed to team building, have demonstrable experience and a high level of skill in the craft of coffee, this is an opportunity to have an impact; to play a key role in building a premier third wave coffee program!

You will use a Synesso MVP, along with a Mahlkonig K30 Air.  We sell coffee roasted by our partners at Cafe Grumpy.

Role Responsibilities:

• Deliver impeccable hospitality to our guests and teammates
• Dialing in espresso, latte art, various methods of brewing
• Expedite and serve delicious sweet and savory foods; this can include assembly, delivery and clearing of these treats
• Managing inventory
• Maintain work area, and daily maintenance of coffee/espresso equipment
• Mentoring team members to ensure consistency and quality of coffee preparation, professionalism, patron service, hygiene & cleanliness
• Implement shift protocols and train all baristas to ensure efficient, friendly service and high quality coffee
• Cultivate positive, proactive relationships with all coworkers
• Regularly taste coffee drinks made by you and other baristas, to maintain standards and develop palate
• Offer constructive feedback to team members to ensure consistency and quality of coffee preparation, professionalism, patron service hygiene & cleanliness
• Support your team in keeping the cafe running smoothly and beautifully

• Help design signature, and specialty coffee/drink preparations

Qualities:

• Dedicated to hospitality- To your team and your guests- you model empathy
• Consistently demonstrate highest standards of coffee preparation
• A strong coffee advocate with a desire to share your passion with patrons and staff
• Efficient, systemic, yet obsessed with the details
• Reliable and consistent with excellent communications skills
• A problem solver with leadership skills
• Eager to learn and improve

Experience:

• 1+ year/s working in a high-end third wave coffee environment.
• Highly skilled in all aspects of coffee preparation: brewing, espresso, latte art, specialty drinks, etc.
• NY Food Handler’s Certification preferred

Pay & Benefits:

• Great pay based on experience and skills, + tips.
• All the coffee and tea you can drink
• Free bag of beans to take home regularly
• Discounts on food and other drinks (full bar/restaurant, coming soon)

How to Apply

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

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