New Beige is located in the heart of Historic Downtown New Bedford, Massachusetts, specializing in creative craft and dessert cocktails and a dynamic menu.Job Description:We are seeking a skilled and motivated Barista to join our team at New Beige. Barista, or Coffee Bar Attendant, is responsible for preparing and serving coffee and other beverages to customers.Job Summary:Provide food & beverage service to our diners and to servers in an efficient and courteous manner, following established restaurant standards. To uphold and ensure compliance with all company and departmental policies and procedures.Responsibilities:Greeting customers in a friendly manner and taking food and drink ordersPreparing and serving beverages such as drip coffee, espresso-based drinks, tea and other specialty drinksPreparing and serving food items such as soups, sandwiches and pastriesAnswering customers’ questions about menu choicesPromoting and recommending menu options to customersTaking payment from customersTracking and ordering inventory for cafe and beverage supplies, such as coffee beans, milk, napkins and cupsMaintaining espresso machines, grinders, coffee machines and other equipment by cleaning, troubleshooting and scheduling repairsKeeping the work environment and cafe seating area clean, sanitary and organizedResponding to and resolving customer concerns or complaintsEvaluating and modifying processes to improve efficiency and quality of serviceAttracting new customers and refining the menuQualifications:Excellent listening and communication skills to effectively interact with coworkers and customersBasic coffee knowledge, such as how to prepare common coffee beverages, although advanced knowledge, such as roasting and grinding processes, coffee bean sourcing and flavor differences, can be helpfulExceptional customer service and interpersonal skills to interact in a positive manner and prevent or resolve conflictsStrong teamwork abilities to work efficiently in a fast-paced and high-volume environment with other BaristasAttention to detail to manage specific customer requests as well as a high-volume beverage assembly line with minimal errorsTime management and organizational skills to work efficiently and effectively in a high-volume workplace Benefits/Perks:Ongoing Training; Hospitality, Food & Beverage, etc. Flexible SchedulingGrowth and Advancement across our Restaurant group