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Counter Server

Bittersweet Pastry Shop & Cafe
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 3/9/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/7/2025

Afternoon and evening shifts for counter servers and baristas at our pastry shop and cafe.

Join the team at Bittersweet's main shop at 1114 W Belmont Ave. We're expanding our hours and adding cocktails. Shifts range from 11am - 6pm to 1pm - 9pm.

We are looking for friendly people who can communicate a sophisticated but approachable perspective to coffee and pastries and will enjoy providing excellent service.

Must have experience in a high volume environment. Staring pay is $16.50/ hr plus shared tips.

Responsibilities

  • Greet customers as they enter
  • Guide our customers to make informed decisions about our products through your personal experience and product expertise
  • Take orders while paying attention to details (e.g. preferences of coffee blend, dairy and sugar)
  • Prepare beverages following recipes
  • Serve beverages and prepared food.
  • Package cookies, pastries and muffins
  • Receive and process payments (cash and credit cards)
  • Keep the bar area clean
  • Maintain stock of clean mugs and plates
  • Check if brewing equipment operates properly and report any maintenance needs
  • Comply with health and safety regulations
  • Communicate customer feedback to managers and recommend new menu items

Skills

  • Previous work experience as a barista, bartender or counter server.
  • Hands-on experience with brewing equipment
  • Knowledge of sanitation regulations
  • Flexibility to work various shifts
  • Ability to gauge customers’ preferences
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Food safety knowledge
  • Ability to operate POS systems

Salary : $17

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