Experienced Barista - Specialty Coffee Shop in River Forest Job at Black Fodder Coffee Co., River Forest, IL

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  • Black Fodder Coffee Co.
  • River Forest, IL

Job Description



At Black Fodder Coffee, we believe coffee truly makes everything better. But only the good kind. Picked at its ripest, patiently processed, small-batch freshly roasted, accentuating its natural tasting notes, and skillfully brewed with the utmost appreciation for the gift it is and for all the hands that made it possible to enjoy. Craft coffee is not just a means of caffeine delivery—it’s a ritual.

We also believe that every interaction can make someone’s day a bit better. We’re always on the lookout for honest people who share our values and who will boldly represent our brand and everything we stand for.

Our baristas have high emotional intelligence and strive to be the best in everything they do as they grow to be experts in coffee knowledge, hospitality, and providing an unheard-of experience for our clients and guests.

Job Description



An ideal candidate will

  • Have insatiable curiosity and eagerness to learn

  • Have a deep sense of ownership and taking responsibility for the outcome

  • Be fluid in English

  • Have at least 1 year of experience as a specialty coffee barista

  • Have very good+ latte art skills and a solid understanding of espresso

  • Have high emotional intelligence and excellent communication skills

  • Have the ability and eagerness to make clients feel at home and welcome

  • Pay close attention to detail, especially in making sure our cleanliness and visual presentation are impeccable

  • Be extremely punctual and reliable

  • Be comfortable in fast-paced and at times stressful situations

  • Be very responsive in communicating

  • Must be able to lift at least 50 lb

  • Some technical skills and be able to troubleshoot are a plus

  • Food preparation experience is a plus

Qualifications



Key traits

  • Be the face of Black Fodder Coffee and our values

  • Be teachable and have an attitude of a learner and getting things done

  • Be a true team player

  • Thrive is fast-paced and stressful situations

  • Serve our guests with utmost integrity and helpfulness

  • Have a deep knowledge of our beverages, food, and products

  • Have flexibility to switch between café and catering shifts

Additional Information



Our onboarding process consists of 4 parts:

  1. A video pre-interview 

  2. Filling out our job application

  3. Practical skill assessment at our café in River Forest

  4. Practical skill assessment at one of our events

Job Tags

Full time, Shift work,

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