Barista - Memphis
Memphis, TN
Posted 5d ago
Job Location
Memphis, TN
Remote Work Policy
On-site
Categories
Applied AI Engineer
About the job
The SpaceXAI Hospitality team serves employees, customers, government partners, potential clients, and visitors with snacks, daily meals, and full-service events. The Barista is a team-oriented role for individuals passionate about coffee, espresso, and tea preparation and service. This position supports SpaceXAI's mission by providing excellent customer service, quality beverage options, a welcoming atmosphere, and accurate order fulfillment to boost morale and productivity.
Responsibilities
- Set up, maintain, and clean workstations, surrounding areas, dining, work, and storage spaces to ensure safety and organization.
- Perform cleaning and maintenance on departmental tools, equipment, and drip coffee stations.
- Complete daily record keeping, tasks, and opening/closing checklists.
- Meet time and quality standards set by leadership while working with urgency.
- Engage customers, fulfill orders, and demonstrate strong customer service and communication skills.
- Assist with catering and event requests.
- Adhere to proper safety guidelines and food safety/sanitation practices.
- Interact professionally with guests, supervisors, and co-workers.
- Prepare a variety of coffee, espresso, tea beverages, and food products.
- Operate espresso machines with high proficiency.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
- 1+ years of barista experience or 2+ years in customer service in a food service environment that includes coffee and/or beverage services.
- Ability to carry large, heavy items unassisted (up to 25lbs).
- Ability to stand for long periods – up to 8-12 hours a day.
- Able to perform frequent bending, stooping, and lifting of objects through entire shift.
- Must be able to work all shifts and available for overtime, weekends and holiday(s) as needed.
- Adaptability, problem-solving skills, and extreme attention to detail.
- Team player with the ability to collaborate effectively, including but not limited to training of incoming team members.
- Ability to work gracefully under pressure.
- Must have or obtain the state Food Handlers card.
- 3+ years of barista experience (preferred).
- Self-motivated and takes initiative in a dynamic, fast-paced environment (preferred).
- Previous work experience in a high-volume output environment (preferred).
- Previous work experience in team settings (preferred).
- Effective interpersonal, oral and written communication skills (preferred).
- Effective time management skills (preferred).
- Effective understanding of food safety and sanitation practices (preferred).
- Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office primarily) (preferred).
- Knowledge of barista equipment, tools and supplies (preferred).