Barista

Barista

About Lakou Cafe:
Lakou Cafe is a Haitian-American fusion cafe and bar in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. Food/drink includes 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 Saturday and Sunday 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-year 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:
$16 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 Type: Part-time

Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid sick time

Experience:

• Barista: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Food Protection Certificate (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)
• Night Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Brooklyn, NY 11213 (Required)

Work Location: In person