HIRING: Barista / Beverage Specialist
Location: FROTH at The Duncan — 1515 W Monroe St, Chicago, IL 60607
Schedule: Thursday–Sunday, 4:00 PM–12:00 AM
Compensation: $14.50/hr + tips
Start Date: late-November / early-December
About the Role
FROTH (part of Heritage Hospitality) is expanding its hours and reimagining what nightlife can look like — no alcohol, no hangovers, just great drinks, great people, and a different kind of buzz.
We’re launching FROTH After Five, an evening program centered around THC-infused beverages, zero-proof cocktails, and non-alcoholic beers and wines — all served with the same hospitality and craft that define FROTH’s daytime café experience.
We’re looking for an evening Barista / Beverage Specialist who thrives in calm, connected service environments and has curiosity about emerging beverage culture. This role is ideal for someone who has café experience, a genuine sense of hospitality, and wants to be part of a new movement in Chicago’s beverage scene.
Requirements
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Prepare, serve, and understand a menu of classic café offerings, non-alcoholic beverages, and THC beverages in accordance with Heritage Hospitality’s standards & recipes and local compliance guidelines.
- Educate guests on product types, dosage, and effects with professionalism and accuracy.
- Manage flow behind the counter and maintain a clean, organized service area.
- Ensure compliance with ID verification and serving procedures.
- Operation of the Square point-of-sale system and accurate handling of card transactions.
- Monitor, stock, and communicate needs of product inventory.
- Execution of opening and closing procedures.
- Perform side work as needed and support the kitchen team with coordination on food orders.
Qualifications
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Minimum 1 year of barista experience and curiosity about THC and non-alcoholic trends is required. Experience as a bartender is a plus.
- Must be 21 years of age or older.
- Must have or obtain a valid Food Handler certification.
- Must be able to stand for extended periods of time and reach, bend, and comfortably lift up to 50 lbs.
- Must be comfortable working evening hours. (4:00 PM - 12:00 AM, Thursday - Sunday)
- Must possess excellent communication skills and maintain a calm & professional demeanor with reliability, honesty, and integrity.
- Must be comfortable working solo & as a team player.
- Must be able to communicate and write clearly in English; Spanish is a plus.
Perks
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30% employee discount at all Heritage Hospitality locations
- Biannual staff appreciation party
- Access to The Duncan’s on-site gym, pool, and basketball court
- Paid training and compliance certification for THC service
- Opportunities to grow with one of Chicago’s most forward-thinking hospitality group
