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About Us
At WeWork, we provide flexible workspace solutions to help businesses of all sizes thrive in more than 37 countries worldwide. The future of work is here, and we’re not just a part of that movement—we’re leading it. United by a desire to build a global community, our purpose is to give members the support to do their best work, and the space to take their ideas to new heights. Join us as we empower tomorrow’s world at work.
Barista | Community
Your work, which will include but not be limited to the duties listed below, will help WeWork to achieve the following:
- End to end operation of the Espresso Bar onsite at WeWork.
- Provide an outstanding service and experience for WeWork members, guests and WeWork corporate employees.
- Create an engaging environment on the main Community floor; focus on building relationships with our members and connecting them through delicious coffee beverages!
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Daily operation of the Espresso Bar (Working Shift: Monday-Friday; 7:30am-4:30p) as the sole Barista during this time.
- Prepare coffee and espresso drinks by following prescribed recipes and preparation techniques for espresso-based drinks and other offerings.
- Educates customers by presenting and explaining the coffee drink menu; answering questions.
- Improves quality results by studying, evaluating, and redesigning processes; implementing changes; maintaining and improving the appearance of the store and coffee bar.
- Maintains a safe and healthy work environment by following organization standards and sanitation regulations.
- Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.
- Maintains a clean and well-stocked coffee bar at all times.
- Maintains inventories by replenishing coffee bean supply; stocking coffee brewing equipment; maintaining supplies, and any other amenities for the coffee bar.
- Provide support when needed to the other community team members at or near the main community front desk. This may include welcoming members with warmth to the space outside of the coffee bar and providing help with any needs.
Skills:
- Verbal communication
- Member-focused hospitality mindset
- Basic food safety and sanitation training
- Action oriented
- Self-starter
- Organization
- Experience with POS system (Square POS used)
- Inventory Management and Ordering through approved WeWork Vendor partnerships and processes.
Experience and Requirements:
- High school diploma, GED or equivalent.
- 1+ year of post High School education preferred
- 1+ years experience as a Barista
- 2+ years of equivalent experience in a restaurant/hospitality environment.
- Up to date food handler certificate
Our barista position is a dynamic one! Below we’ve mapped out the physical demands that are essential to the role:
- Very frequently stand and walk for long periods of time during your shift, whether you are standing behind the bar pulling shots or moving inventory from storage to behind the coffee bar.
- Very frequently use hands to reach, grip, turn and perform precision work during your shift. You’re using your hands to operate a beautiful espresso machine, pour delicious pour overs, and operate the POS (among other responsibilities).
- Frequently squat, bend, twist and reach for items below waist level or above shoulders during your shift. For example, you may have to bend down or reach up to grab cups and towels.
- Occasionally lift, push/pull, carry and/or move items like bags of coffee beans, coffee kegs, crates of milk, and dish and trash bins weighing up to 50 pounds.
Compensation & Benefits
Base Pay: $22 Hourly
Incentive Compensation: WeWork employees are eligible to participate in an incentive plan specific to their role. Your recruiter will detail what incentive plan is applicable to this specific role. WeWork incentive plans are subject to the terms of the applicable incentive compensation plan, which will be made available to you after commencing employment. WeWork reserves the right to amend its incentive plans, and nothing in this job requisition or any other document creates a right to a specific incentive plan payment.
Benefits: Full-time employees are eligible for comprehensive benefits (subject to the terms of applicable plans/policies/agreements, which will be made available to you after commencing employment), including: 20 days of PTO, approximately 13 paid holidays, and 80 hours of paid sick time per full calendar year; 16 weeks paid parental leave; competitive healthcare benefits; 401k plan; and life and AD&D insurance.
Life at WeWork
Being a WeWorker is more than just a job. We believe the magic of work is sparked by the passion you bring, the places you go, the people you meet and the purpose you follow. And it starts here. Here you will brush shoulders with those who dare to dream and do. Here you will be welcomed by a community that embraces and inspires you—because together we can achieve more. Here we challenge ideas, and explore new ways of getting things done. Whether you are part of our Employee Community Groups, or part of a global project, we ask you to bring your open-minded attitude and collaborative spirit. In return, you will be part of a team where your unique perspectives are celebrated.
WeWork is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil status, pregnancy (or pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression, transgender status or gender reassignment, race, color, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including genetic testing and characteristics), military or veteran status, or any other grounds or characteristic that is protected under the law. WeWork is also proud to be an affirmative action employer with respect to veterans and individuals with disabilities.
