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Barista

Posted on Jan. 11, 2026 by MOTW Coffee & Pastries

  • Palatine, United States of America
  • $nan - $nan
  • Part Time

Barista

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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