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Verified Pay $17.20 per hour
Hours Full-time
Location Chicago, IL
Chicago, Illinois

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diviAt Blue Bottle, our mission is to connect the world to delicious coffee. From seed to cup, we elevate the craft of coffee in everything we do. We strive to build a better tomorrow by investing in what matters: a sustainable future for our people, the company, and our planet./i/divdivbr/divdivbAbout the Job/b/divdivbr/divdivAt Blue Bottle Coffee, a Barista is someone who is passionate about coffee, culinary items, sustainability, and creating incredible guest experiences grounded in care and respect. We invite you to grow as a team member and create community through coffee with us.nbsp;/divbr/br/bYou Will:/bbr/liDeliver exceptional hospitality to our guests, your fellow teammates, and all of our vendors and suppliers/liliMake and serve a selection of delicious beverages with a variety of different brewing and preparation methodsnbsp;/liliPrepare and serve delicious foodnbsp;/liliStay knowledgeable about Blue Bottle’s current beverage and food offerings and preparation techniques, continuously cultivating your own curiosity and knowledge through in-house tastings, cuppings, and trainingsnbsp;/liliTaste our Blue Bottle beverages regularly to ensure quality, uphold our standards, and develop your palate/liliCreate community in our cafes by sharing your joy and knowledge of coffee with our guests, and inspire your fellow teammates to do the same/liliSupport your team by taking joy in the tasks that keep the cafe running smoothly and beautifully—these tasks may vary but can include cleaning, clearing and washing dishes, sweeping, dusting, mopping, cleaning and organizing condiment stations, and taking out trash/liliBe passionate about the planet and help us achieve our company-wide sustainability goalsnbsp;/liliUphold and follow all health, food safety, and safety guidelines/liliPromote a safe and respectful working environment/liliComplete Blue Bottle Academy training and 90-day validation post-hire/libr/br/bYou Are:/bbr/liSearching for a career in food and beverage with a dynamic, growing company/liliPassionate about coffee, food, and creating inclusive hospitality experiencesnbsp;/liliReliable and consistent—your leader and teammates can always depend on you to be punctual and bring your A-game/liliThoughtful and able to anticipate our guests’ needs/liliObsessed with the details, you love honing your craft and understand the nourishing powers in each cup of coffee and each plate of delicious foodnbsp;/liliExcited about taking on new experiences and possess a can-do attitude/liliEligible to work in the United States and 18 years of age or older/libr/br/bYou Have:/bbr/liExisting Food Handler’s Certification required for the state you will be working in, or will obtain it within 30 days post-hirenbsp;/liliBasic math and computer skills/liliA flexible schedule and are available to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays/libr/br/bA few benefits we offer:/bbr/liComprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage for eligible employees starting on your first day/liliBest-in-class coffee training and continuing education/liliFree membership into the Specialty Coffee Association of America and discounts on events (including Expos and Championships)/lili401(k) plan/liliPaid time off amp; paid volunteer hours/lili50% discount on all products, both online and in-cafe; this includes food, beverages, whole-bean coffee, and merchandise/lili2 free drinks during shifts for cafe team members/liliFlexible spending account amp; commuter benefits/liliEmployee Assistance Program/lilia href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DvA9B86eoDxllV1nyu7PLQobdcsau_J9/view?usp=sharing"Additional benefits information/a/libr/br/bOur Barista position is a dynamic one! Below, we’ve mapped out the physical demands that are essential to the role:/bbr/liAbility to stand and walk for long periods of time; you’re on your feet the majority of the day, whether you are standing behind bar pulling shots or walking the cafe floor/liliUse of hands to reach, grip, turn, and perform precision work; you’re using your hands to operate beautiful espresso machines, pour delicious pour overs, and operate the register (among other responsibilities)/liliAs needed, squat, bend, twist, and reach for items below waist level or above shoulders; for example, you may have to bend down or reach up to grab cups, lids, and towels/liliAbility to lift, push/pull, carry, and/or move up to 50 pounds; for example, you’ll be handling bags of coffee beans, coffee kegs, crates of milk, tubs of dishes, and trash bins/liliAs needed, climb ladders, stairs, ramps, and uneven floors and/or surfaces; for example, climb on a step stool to change menu slats or go up and down stairs and ramps to storage areas/liliAbility to smell and taste; you’re tasting and smelling coffee and food, helping ensure quality control for each cup and plate/liliAbility to listen and speak; you’re listening and speaking with our guests to take and fill orders, and guide and create experiences/libr/br/bCompensation:/bbr/li$17.20 per hour + tips averaging approximately $7-$9 dollars per shift hour/libr/br/diviBlue Bottle is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value an open mind, dedication to work, and a collaborative spirit. We hire based on these qualities, a job’s requirements, our business’s needs, and an applicant’s qualifications. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind in the hiring process or in the workplace./i/divdivbr/divdiviWe comply with the ADA and provide reasonable accommodations that allow qualified applicants/employees to perform the essential functions of the job.nbsp; We also provide reasonable religious accommodations to applicants/employees to allow them to practice their bona fide religious beliefs. To request an accommodation, contact your People Partner./i/divdivbr/divdiviWe may refuse to hire relatives of present employees if doing so could result in actual or potential problems in supervision, security, safety, or morale, or if doing so could create other conflicts of interest./i/divdivbr/divdiviWe will consider employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records./i/divdivbr/divdiviWe participate in E-Verify. We will provide the federal government with employees’ Form I-9 information to confirm authorization to work in the U.S. We will only use E-Verify once an employee has accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9./i/div

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Posting ID: 1109471467 Posted: 2025-07-16 Job Title: Barista