Barista

About Savory

Savory is a full-service, boutique hospitality firm on a mission to elevate the corporate dining experience, making it fresher and more reliable with a focus on quality food experiences and hospitality excellence.

At Savory, we have a common thread that resonates through everything we do : PASSION! We are passionate about the creation of our menus, where our food comes from, and, most importantly, we’re passionate about our people and the hospitality we show to our clients, our vendors, and each other.

Our rapid growth has prompted us to seek qualified individuals who will add a positive impact to our team and help shape the future of Savory.

About the role

We are seeking a warm and energetic Barista to join the Savory Hospitality team at one of our onsite business dining cafés.

Our business dining cafés are one of our unique service offerings that offer the full Savory team member experience as well as the opportunity to work directly with our onsite client on a daily basis.

Our ideal candidate will anticipate and address the needs of the company and our clientele with a heavy focus on hospitality, service, health and safety standards, and, of course, all things coffee and tea.

This role is a key addition to our growing team. Here are some examples of the primary responsibilities of our onsite Barista :

• Craft espresso drinks, coffee, and tea to perfection
• Embody the Savory spirit of warm hospitality and high-quality service while maintaining a strong sense of professionalism
• Serve as a wealth of knowledge on all things coffee and tea to educate guests and team members as requested
• Promptly communicate any machine or tech issues, inventory shortages, or client dissatisfaction to the General Manager
• Support the catering attendants as necessary

What we’re looking for

At Savory, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re a tight-knit team of passionate, innovative culinarians who strive to live our values every day : authenticity, curiosity, collaboration, solutions, and community.

Your experience should show us the following :

• At least 2 years of experience in a high-volume environment crafting drinks using a manual espresso machine; brewing coffee and tea
• Strong customer service and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to utilize quick thinking and conflict resolution skills to resolve guest issues in accordance with the Savory brand standards
• You are a team player with a warm personality and honest values

Job requirements

• NY Food Handler’s Certification, or willingness to obtain one within one month of hire
• Capability to maintain a stationary position, often standing for prolonged periods of time
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule daytime Monday Friday and occasionally including nights, weekends, or holidays

In addition to a growth-focused, positive work environment, our talented team enjoys :

• Competitive hourly rate ($20.00), commensurate with experience
• Company-sponsored medical plans, including health, dental, and vision insurance for all full-time employees after 90 days
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and transit enrollment
21 days ago