Barista
Posted on Jan. 11, 2026 by MOTW Coffee & Pastries
- Palatine, United States of America
- $nan - $nan
- Part Time
Job Overview
We are seeking a passionate and customer-oriented Barista to join our vibrant café team. As a Barista, you will be responsible for creating exceptional coffee experiences for our customers while providing outstanding service in a fast-paced environment. Your role will involve preparing and serving a variety of beverages, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring customer satisfaction.
Requirements
- Strong customer service skills with the ability to engage positively with diverse clientele
- Basic math skills for handling cash transactions and understanding retail math concepts
- Knowledge of coffee preparation techniques and food safety practices is an asset.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail
- Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays as needed
- A genuine passion for coffee and the desire to help create memorable experiences for customers
- Barista experience preferred (not required)
- Driver's License
Duties
- As a Barista, you will be crucial in creating a welcoming atmosphere for our customers while preparing high-quality beverages and food items.
- Your expertise in coffee and food preparation, along with your exceptional customer service skills, will ensure that each guest has a delightful experience at our café
- Prepare and serve a variety of coffee beverages, teas, and food items according to established recipes and standards.
- Provide excellent customer service by greeting customers warmly and assisting them with their orders
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the café area, ensuring compliance with food safety regulations.
- Operate the Point of Sale (POS) system efficiently to process transactions accurately
- Assist in inventory management by monitoring stock levels of coffee, food items, and supplies
- Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth operations during peak hours.
- Engage with customers to provide recommendations and promote new products or specials.
- Join us as we strive to provide exceptional service and quality products in a friendly café environment!
Private Events:
- Baristas may have the opportunity to work at private events, potentially earning extra pay based on the nature of the event.
- Fulfill all opening, daily, and closing procedures for events and adhere to any additional requests from the owner, manager, or event contractors.
Work Attire:
-Present yourself professionally as first impressions are crucial.
-No ripped jeans, crop tops, or graphic tees with political views or profanity.
- Wear closed-toe shoes; no sandals or slides unless they cover the toes.
Benefits
- Pay: $15-15.50 per hour
- Expected hours: 26– 36 per week
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
Application Question(s):
- What is your phone number?
- Do you have any coffee experience? If so please list below
- Do you feel that you would be capable of presenting excellent customer service at all MOTW Coffee shop locations? Please explain.
- We care for our teammates health, please do let us know of any health issues that we may need to be aware of.
- Please list all past employment experience if there is any.
- Are you capable of carrying 25lbs at the least?
- Why did you choose MOTW? How did you hear about the position?
- Are you currently working another job at the moment?
- Are you in any form of schooling? please list below:
- How many days/hours are you looking to work for at MOTW?
- Do you speak any other languages? If so please list below:
If you meet these qualifications and are excited to join our team, we can't wait to receive your application!
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $15.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
Work Location: In person
Advertised until:
Feb. 10, 2026
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