Barista
About Lakou Cafe:
Lakou Cafe is a Haitian-American cafe and event space in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. Food/drink includes crepes, sandwiches, salads, plates, smoothies, espresso, cocktails, and more! This is a fun woman-led establishment. We offer vegan friendly food items, and we aim to cultivate a family atmosphere. Lakou Cafe has been featured in Time Out New York, The Tonight Show, Forbes and more. We were founded in 2018 by Cassandre Davilmar. Learn more about us on www.lakoucafe.com.
Qualifications:
We are looking for a barista with a flexible schedule that can work 3 to 4 days a week (mornings/weekends/evenings). They must have Friday and Saturday evening availability. Barista must have experience (know how to make espresso-based drinks, steam milk, know all the proper ratios). Additionally, they must be friendly, work quickly, a hard worker, strives for excellence, cares about presentation, and a team player. Barista responsibilities include: cashier, making smoothies, packing food, communicating with cook about orders, customer service, and restocking. Floating responsibility will be helping the cooks and lead barista on shift as needed.
At least 1-years experience in a fast-paced environment
A positive and self-motivated disposition with the desire to learn and grow professionally
Ability to maintain a clean and organized workspace
Customer-service focused
Ability to multitask and work well under pressure
Responsibilities:
Customer service skills and Lakou Cafe salesmanship
Team player with good communication skills
Prepare all drink items as directed in a sanitary and timely manner
Follow recipes and presentation specifications
Operate standard equipment safety and efficiently
Clean and maintain station in practicing good safety and sanitation
Assist with the cleaning and organization of barista station
Adhere to all sanitation and food production codes
Restock station to according to procedures
Pay Rate:
$15 to $18 per hour + tips + opportunity to advance into management with higher pay
Job Type:
Part-Time (3 to 4 days a week, 8 hour long shift)
Perks:
Bonuses, free one-on-one therapy with a licensed therapist, and being part of an exciting growing company! :)
Learn more about us:
http://www.lakoucafe.com
http://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/grow-with-google/
http://www.timeout.com/newyork/news/so-youve-pledged-your-support-for-black-owned-restaurants-in-new-york-citywhats-next-111620
http://www.forbes.com/sites/plamonier/2018/10/16/coffee-and-culture-this-haitian-american-entrepreneur-is-a-woman-who-can-do-both/?sh=6efb548c5769
http://www.blackownedbrooklyn.com/stories/lakou-cafe
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Paid sick time
Shift:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Night shift
Experience:
- Cashier: 1 year (Required)
- Barista: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Food Protection Certificate (Required)
- NYC Food Protection Certificate (Required)
Shift availability:
- Night Shift (Required)
- Day Shift (Required)
Work Location: In person
