Barista

Barista – Soft Bar

Soft Bar is a non-alcoholic bar redefining nightlife through a state-of-the-art, experimental cocktail program — alongside a thoughtful specialty café program centered on coffee, adaptogenic lattes, herbal infusions, and functional beverages.

We’re looking for a Barista who brings both technical precision and genuine hospitality to the bar. This role sits at the intersection of specialty coffee, wellness beverages, and guest experience. You’ll be crafting drinks, connecting with guests, and helping set the rhythm of the space throughout the day.

Whether it’s a busy afternoon café shift or a service that transitions into evening energy, you should feel comfortable working quickly, staying organized, and maintaining a warm, welcoming presence.

What You’ll Do

Craft the Drinks

• Prepare espresso drinks, coffee alternatives, functional lattes, herbal infusions, and seasonal specials with consistency and care.
• Work confidently with adaptogens, house syrups, plant milks, teas, and specialty ingredients.
• Maintain strong recipe execution and presentation standards - latte art is highly preferred.
• Support development and testing of seasonal beverages when applicable.

Hold the Bar

• Provide warm, hospitality-forward service and build genuine connections with guests.
• Guide guests through the menu and offer thoughtful recommendations.
• Maintain awareness of pacing and guest flow during high-volume service.
• Help create an environment that feels welcoming, calm, and community-oriented.

Keep the Space Running Smoothly

• Maintain a clean, organized, and stocked bar station.
• Follow NYC DOH sanitation and food safety standards.
• Assist with inventory, stock rotation, and restocking throughout shifts.
• Process POS transactions accurately (cash, card, and mobile payments).

Team & Service Support

• Assist with plating or serving small food items when needed.
• Participate in tastings and team trainings to stay aligned with evolving menus.
• Support events and busy service periods with flexibility and teamwork.
• Help maintain a collaborative, positive team environment.

Who You Are

• 1–2+ years experience in a barista or beverage-focused role.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume café environment.
• Interested in specialty coffee, adaptogens, herbs, and functional beverage culture.
• Strong hospitality instincts and communication skills.
• Organized, efficient, and attentive to detail.
• Available for flexible scheduling including mornings, evenings, and weekends.
• NYC Food Protection Certificate required (or willingness to obtain within 30 days).

Compensation, Schedule & Structure

• Hourly Rate: $17/hour + tips
• Expected Hours: PT or FT opportunity
• Schedule Structure:
• Weekday Availability Tues-Thurs and at least 1 weekend day availability

The Energy

Soft Bar is collaborative, creative, and detail-obsessed. Our café program is built around intentional ingredients, thoughtful preparation, and a guest experience that feels both elevated and approachable.

If you care about craft, community, and creating daily rituals that feel meaningful — we’d love to meet you.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training

Work Location: In person