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Barista
Brand: Intersect by Lexus
Req#: 446120
Updated: 06/17/2018
Job Type: Full Time
Location: Intersect (412 W 14th St NY, NY)
Category: Front of House
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Job Description

 

Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group is seeking Baristas for a new USHG business!


We are accepting applications for enthusiastic and experienced Baristas for full-time employment who would love to part of an opening team. Our Baristas must have a strong knowledge of specialty coffee, an appreciation for loose leaf tea preparation, as well as a desire to learn more about and develop their craft. We will serve Forty Weight Coffee, a specialty coffee roasting company based in Ithaca, NY and teas from In Pursuit of Tea. Our barista must thrive in a high volume environment, while working closely with their co-workers in a team oriented atmosphere. The Barista will also act as a cashier, so must be comfortable handling cash and performing credit transactions. This position actively embodies, inspires, & elevates USHG’s Family Values of Hospitality, Excellence, Entrepreneurial Spirit and Integrity. We are seeking individuals who have great communication skills, strong work ethic, passion for hospitality, commitment to excellence, who understand the importance of team work. Ability to multi-task and demonstrate athleticism is a must.

 

Founded by CEO Danny Meyer with the opening of Union Square Cafe in 1985, Union Square Hospitality Group has created some of New York’s most beloved restaurants, cafes, and bars such as Gramercy Tavern, Maialino, The Modern, Marta and Porchlight to name a few!

We are a Values-Driven Company that is committed to creating great work experiences for our people with lots of growth opportunities for advancement.

As an important member of our team, you’ll receive:

  • Full Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • Paid Time Off to support you in having an active life outside of work
  • Paid Parental Leave (yes! even as an hourly employee!)
  • Money to spend in our restaurants and a 20% discount (and we’ve won 28 James Beard awards)
  • Discounts toward gym memberships, spas, transit passes and hotels – just to name a few…
  • Matched 401(k) to help you invest in your future- and you can take it with you when you leave
  • Access to more than 50 Learning and Development programs to support your growth & development
  • Access to Mentor Programs and Career Development advice to help you navigate your career options with us

What You Bring to the Table 

  • Commitment to embodying our Family Values of :
    • Integrity- Doing the right things always- using sound judgment- even when no one is looking
    • Excellence- Doing what needs to be done, as well as it can possibly be done
    • Hospitality- Doing all that can be done for others- and more than in expected- in thoughtful ways that let people know you are on their side
    • Entrepreneurial Spirit- Seeing opportunities others haven’t-and creating opportunities others wish they’d thought of first 
  • Familiarity with current trends in the specialty coffee and tea industry, i.e. origin profiles, coffee processing methods, proper espresso extraction, single origin espresso, brew ratios, nitro cold brew
  • Must possess passion for coffee and ability to prepare classic espresso beverages (cappuccinos, macchiatos, cortados etc.)
  • Comfort working with and maintaining top-of-the-line equipment such as, Synesso MVP Hydra, Mahlkonig EK43 and Nuova Simonelli Clima Pro Grinders.
  • Must have the ability to pull great shots consistently (you must have pulled a shot within the last three months)
  • Must have genuine interest in interacting with guests and creating regulars
  • Ability to create latte art is preferred
  • Must be comfortable handling cash and credit cards
  • Derives pleasure from providing hospitality                                                                                                                                                                                         

The ideal candidate will possess:

  • Excellent Emotional Self Awareness under pressure while maintaining a graceful, warm presence.                                                                                                                                                                          
  • Curious Intelligence to continue learning in the position                                                                                                                                                               
  • Open availability and a career mentality                                                                                                                                                                      

Opportunities for career growth within Union Square Hospitality Group                                                                                                                                                               

  • Benefits package includes medical/dental/vision, paid time off, and matching 401K and more!
  • Access to USHG Learning and Development Training and Enrichment opportunities

 





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