Chicago, IL

Job Details

Job Location
Kinsley by Fairgrounds - Chicago, IL

The Company: Infuse Hospitality is an innovative company that creates best-in-class experiences in food and beverage, serving more than 25 million square feet of hospitality space throughout North America. Founded in 2016, Infuse brings its industry-leading expertise to expertly craft hospitality solutions for all.

The Concept: Kinsley by Fairgrounds Craft Coffee & Tea is a first-of-its-kind destination that brings a variety of the finest craft roasters,specialty teas as well as large and diverse food and bar menus together under one roof. Kinsley, located at 1 N Wacker in the heart of the loop, will cater to the tenants of the building as well as the public. Serving Breakfast lunch and bar bites, it will truly be a one of a kind experience blending craft coffee, mixology, and food from the scratch; tailored for everyone at all times of the day. Fairgrounds and Infuse is 100% people-powered, and we celebrate diversity in our team members and guests, inviting all to experience the joy of discovery in our cafes and Restaurants. Kinsley and Fairgrounds is powered by Infuse Hospitality, an innovative food and beverage management company committed to creating best-in-class hospitality experiences throughout North America. For more information about Fairgrounds Craft Coffee & Tea, please visit {apply below} and follow us on Instagram.

All Members of the Infuse Hospitality Team are expected to:

• Serve our guests, team, and vendor partners with passion and care
• Create hospitality experiences that inspire our guests to keep coming back
• Treat everyone others with fairness and respect
• Solve problems, get results, and have fun
• Ensure safety and sanitation standards are never compromised
• Following all operational policies & procedures including those in the Infuse Team Handbook

As Barista, you are responsible for contributing to successful shifts by knowledgeably executing our specialty beverage menu, creating awesome guest experiences, and growing sales while maximizing profit. Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Dialing in coffee to the best tasting parameters (and tasting those parameters daily)
• Pouring Latte Art in Espresso Beverages
• Making menu items according recipe and quality standards/
• Memorizing menu items and recipes
• Competing opening/closing and mid-shift checklist tasks and side work
• Identify customer needs and make recommendation for new products
• Delivering excellent guest service with a professional demeanor

Qualifications and Expectations:

• 2+ years of coffee experience
• Ability to have effortless conversations, comfort interacting with people
• Strong desire to exceed customer expectations
• Ability to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 40 pounds
• Ability to work in a standing position for long periods of time
• Consistently works to improve and grow
• Understands how to keep refrigeration equipment and storage clean and organized
• Possesses working knowledge of specialty coffee and demonstrates desire to grow

Pay and Benefits:

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• $15.40 - $16.50/hr + Tips