Experienced Coffee Cafe Staff / Barista - George Howell Coffee - Godfrey Hotel

Company: George Howell Coffee Company
Location: Boston
Posted on: February 1, 2025

Job Description:

Experienced Coffee Cafe Staff / Barista - George Howell Coffee - Godfrey HotelAbout the Organization: George Howell Coffee is an artisanal coffee roaster with a flagship cafe at The Godfrey Hotel in Downtown Crossing and two smaller cafes in Boston Public Market and Newtonville. We are opening a new Cafe and Wine Bar at Lovestruck Bookstore in Harvard Square Cambridge. As a company, we are passionate about our guests and want them to take part in the adventure as we explore the rainbow of coffee flavors and our new wine bar at Lovestruck. With deep roots in excellence, we strive to deliver, without overpowering, all the translucent layers of flavor inherent to great coffees and are excited to add a Wine Bar to our offerings. George Howell is committed to our employees, paying above-average wages, promoting education about coffee, and offering career advancement through its mentoring program. George Howell Coffee is a growing, people-first company looking for exceptional staff with a passion for specialty coffee. We hope to meet you soon.Location: Downtown CrossingEOE Statement: We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.Description: We are looking for great staff with barista experience to join our team at The Godfrey Hotel. We take pride in sourcing and roasting the highest quality coffee and offering it to customers along with great service in a comfortable environment.Our cafes offer competitive hourly wages plus tips, employee discounts, and bonuses.***Please apply if you have coffee barista experience only***We are looking for people who possess the following attributes:

• Demonstrates a passion for artisanal products like coffee, tea, chocolate, etc.
• Promote teamwork to guarantee we provide exceptional customer service at all times
• Contagious energy that sets a positive example for other employees.
• Maintains a calm demeanor during periods of high stress
• Is self-motivated, learns quickly, and multitasks efficiently
• High school diploma, GED, or similar credential, exceptions made for the right candidates
• Maintains punctual and consistent attendance
• Open to feedback for performance improvement
• Applies a logical and methodological approach to problem solving
• Communicates effectivelyDuties and responsibilities are listed below:
  • Ensure customers are warmly received and welcomed
  • Engage in a sincere and friendly manner
  • Respond to questions/orders/concerns in a professional manner
  • Anticipate customer and store needs by constantly evaluating the environment and customers for clues
  • Discover and respond to customer needs
  • Facilitate easy dialogue regarding product offerings with customers
  • Participate in store-wide profit initiatives
  • Actively participate in training sessions to advance your coffee education
  • Craft beverages that adhere to the company's quality standards
  • Operational tasks include cleaning and maintaining the workspacePhysical Requirements:
    • Ability to maintain stationary (e.g. standing) for extended periods of time
    • Frequently be on your feet for up to 8 hours per shift
    • Ability to move around the cafe throughout the day assisting staff and customers as well as performing shift responsibilities
    • Ability to move and lift supplies, equipment, boxes and other items up to 50 pounds from floor to shelves, under counter and up a set of stairs frequently
    • Ability to position self to move and re-arrange items up to 50 pounds frequently
    • Ability to shift position in multiple directions and to work all stations in the kitchen and behind the counter in the front of house
    • Ability to reach items under counter and overhead on shelves frequently
    • Ability to tolerate exposure to cleaning solutions frequentlyEducation: High School Diploma or GEDJob Type: Full-timePay: up to $25 per hour including tipsBenefits:
      • Employee discount
      • Flexible scheduleShift:
        • Day shift
        • 7 days a week
        • Weekends as neededWork remotely: NoWork Location: In personThis position is currently accepting applications.
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