The Henry Ford is a nonprofit organization, an internationally recognized cultural destination, and a one-of-a-kind workplace. Our team is inspired daily by one another as well as the authentic stories of innovation that we share across our four venues. We want you to be a part of this legacy and take it forward.
We are searching for an engaging, courteous Barista who is passionate about food and beverage preparation and education. The Barista will greet customers, answer questions, take orders, accept payments, and prepare and serve food and drinks. You will also maintain a clean and well-stocked workspace and dining area, update displays, and continuously expand your knowledge of food and beverage quality controls, preparation methods, and presentations.
Essential Responsibilities
- Welcoming customers, informing them about specials or new items, answering questions, and accepting orders and payments
- Preparing foods, such as sandwiches or baked goods, grinding and blending coffee beans, brewing coffee and tea, and serving items to customers
- Selling coffee and tea blends and brewing equipment, highlighting the differences between items, and educating customers about brewing methods
- Cleaning and restocking work and dining area and empty trash and sanitizing equipment and utensils
- Learning about brewing methods, beverage blends, food preparation, and presentation techniques to improve food quality
- Taking inventory and replenishing items in display cases, at tables, or behind the counter
- Working as part of a fun, high-energy team
- Adhering to all food safety regulations and quality controls
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Your Qualifications
- Experience in food and beverage preparation or customer service
- Barista experience preferred
- Availability to work around peak hours, including nights, early morning weekends, and holidays.
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Special Skills
- Training and willingness to continue learning about food and beverage preparation.
- Exceptional listening and communication skills.
- Commitment to customer satisfaction and service excellence.
- A polite engaging personality.
This is a physical position that requires frequent standing, walking, and bending.
The Henry Ford is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The Henry Ford prohibits discrimination based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, genetic information, pregnancy, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical/mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, military and veteran status, height, weight or any other such characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. This Policy applies to any employment, donor, or volunteering opportunity (including but not limited to recruitment, hire, employment, program participation, promotion, salary, benefits, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment or service as a volunteer).