Top 454 Cafe barista Jobs in Chicago, Il

Lead Barista
18G coffee and roastery —Niles, IL
- $15 - $18 an hour
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- Supervising experience
- Mentoring
- Paid time off
- Employee discount
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8d
Barista/Counter Serv
Do - Rite Donuts - Tinley Park —Tinley Park, IL
- $15 - $24 an hour
- Part-time
- In person
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Quick service & fast food restaurant
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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9d
Barista
ESPRESSO AND MILK™ —Chicago, IL
- $25 - $29 an hour
- Part-time
- Serving
- ServSafe
- Customer service
- Paid training
- Paid time off
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Barista
Beatrix - Streeterville —Chicago, IL
- $18 - $30 an hour
- Part-time
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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13d
Barista
Starbucks —Chicago, IL
- $26.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Serving
- Basic math
- Hotel
- Employee discount
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3d
Barista
Fairgrounds Coffee and Tea —Chicago, IL
- $17 an hour
- Part-time
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Entry level
- Employee discount
- Opportunities for advancement
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Market Attendant
Hyatt Regency McCormick Place —Chicago, IL
- $26.50 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Customer service
- Hotel
- Food service experience
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Front of House & Back of House Team Members
The Goddess and Grocer —Chicago, IL
- $18 - $23 an hour
- Part-time
- Cash register
- In-person
- Restaurant experience
- Paid training
- Dental insurance
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1d
Barista
Oro Chocolate & Coffee —Chicago, IL
- $15 - $18 an hour + tips
- Part-time
- Basic math
- Fair chance
- In-person
- Paid training
- Employee discount
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1d
Barista
Cafe Deko Printers Row location —Chicago, IL
- From $15 an hour
- Part-time
- Serving
- Communication skills
- Entry level
- Paid training
- Employee discount
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1d
DePaul University Barnes & Noble CAFE Barista
Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. —Chicago, IL
- $17.75 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- Basic math
- Sanitation
- COVID-19 protective measures
- Commuter assistance
2d
Starbucks Barista
InterContinental —Chicago, IL
- $24.12 - $26.12 an hour
- Basic math
- Hotel
- Travel
Barista
Con Azucar Cafe —Chicago, IL
- $18 - $27 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- Math
- In-person
- Employee discount
- Opportunities for advancement
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4d
Barista
The Spoke & Bird - All Locations —Chicago, IL
- $26 - $34 an hour
- Online Application
- Entry level
- Wellness program
- Commuter assistance
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barista - Store# 02261, WACKER & ADAMS - WILLIS TOWER
Starbucks —Chicago, IL
- $17.25 - $19.58 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- No experience needed
- Quick service & fast food restaurant
- Food service experience
- Paid parental leave
- Disability insurance
13d
Juice Barista - Chicago
SunLife Organics —Chicago, IL
- $15.80 - $19.80 an hour + tips
- Part-time
- Serving
- Computer literacy
- Quick service & fast food restaurant
- Employee discount
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barista - Store# 00282, PICKUP-555 S DEARBORN
Starbucks —Chicago, IL
- $17.25 - $19.58 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- No experience needed
- Quick service & fast food restaurant
- Food service experience
- Paid parental leave
- Disability insurance
Barista / Seasonal
HMSHost by Avolta —Chicago, IL
- $17.75 - $27.75 an hour
- Seasonal
- Basic math
- Quick service & fast food restaurant
- Cleaning
- Commuter assistance
- Paid holidays
Barista (Hubbard)
Te'amo Boba Bar —Chicago, IL
- From $16.60 an hour
- Part-time
- Sales
- In-person
- Guest services
- Paid training
- Employee discount
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Fairgrounds - Barista
Fairgrounds Coffee and Tea —Chicago, IL
- $17 an hour
- Part-time
- In-person
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
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Lead Barista

18G coffee and roastery
Niles, IL

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Job Details

Part-time | Seasonal | Full-time | Contract
$15 - $18 an hour
8 days ago

Benefits

Paid time off
Leadership training provided
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Referral program

Qualifications

Kitchen health and safety standards
Retail sales transactions
Customer communication
Espresso machines
Operations management
Food service health code compliance
Café experience
Calibration
Barista experience
Team development
Cash register operations
Food safety sanitizing procedures
Coffee shop experience
POS systems

Full Job Description

Lead Barista – 18G Coffee & Roastery

Position Overview

18G Coffee & Roastery is seeking an experienced, passionate, and hospitality-driven Lead Barista to lead our café team and deliver an exceptional specialty coffee experience. As a Lead Barista, you will be responsible for maintaining the highest standards of coffee quality, customer service, operational excellence, and team leadership.

You will play a key role in mentoring baristas, ensuring consistency in every beverage, supporting café operations, and creating a welcoming environment that reflects the 18G brand. This is an opportunity to grow with a premium coffee concept focused on craftsmanship, innovation, and outstanding guest experiences.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and inspire the barista team to consistently deliver exceptional hospitality and premium customer service.
Prepare and serve specialty coffee beverages, espresso-based drinks, manual brews, teas, and signature beverages to 18G quality standards.
Maintain consistency in coffee extraction, milk texturing, latte art, beverage presentation, and recipe execution.
Oversee daily café operations including opening and closing procedures, cash management, POS transactions, and shift execution.
Ensure all food and beverages are prepared following food safety, sanitation, and quality standards.
Train and mentor new baristas on coffee knowledge, brewing methods, customer engagement, workflow efficiency, and operational procedures.
Monitor inventory levels for coffee beans, dairy, syrups, food items, and café supplies; communicate ordering needs to management.
Maintain cleanliness and organization of the espresso bar, brewing stations, dining area, kitchen, and back-of-house.
Support retail coffee sales by educating guests about our roasted coffees, brewing equipment, and merchandise.
Handle customer concerns professionally while creating memorable guest experiences.
Assist in implementing seasonal beverage menus, promotions, tasting events, and coffee education sessions.
Ensure all equipment, including espresso machines, grinders, brewers, and brewing tools, is cleaned, calibrated, and maintained daily.
Support the café's commitment to sustainability, waste reduction, and operational efficiency.
Foster teamwork, accountability, professionalism, and a positive work culture.

Qualifications

Minimum 2 years of barista experience in a specialty coffee environment.
Previous experience leading or supervising café teams preferred.
Strong knowledge of espresso extraction, pour-over brewing, cold brew, coffee origins, and specialty coffee preparation.
Experience with commercial espresso machines and grinder calibration.
Familiarity with POS systems such as Toast or similar platforms.
Excellent customer service and communication skills.
Strong organizational and multitasking abilities in a fast-paced environment.
Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and safe food handling practices.
Ability to manage cash handling, daily reconciliation, and retail transactions accurately.
Passion for coffee education, hospitality, and continuous learning.

Preferred Qualifications

Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) certification or equivalent coffee training.
Experience with coffee roasting or green coffee knowledge is a plus.
Experience conducting barista training, latte art workshops, or coffee tastings.
Knowledge of inventory management and labor scheduling.

What We Offer

Competitive compensation.
Performance-based growth opportunities.
Ongoing specialty coffee and leadership training.
Employee discounts on beverages, food, and retail coffee.
Career advancement within the 18G Coffee & Roastery brand.
A collaborative, innovative, and guest-focused work environment.

At 18G Coffee & Roastery, we believe every cup tells a story. We're looking for leaders who are passionate about coffee, committed to excellence, and excited to create memorable experiences for every guest who walks through our doors.

Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Paid time off
Referral program

Work Location: In person

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