BARISTA

Founded in NJ, Rook Coffee is a specialty coffee company complete with multiple coffee shops, a roastery and an online store.

Rook Coffee is interviewing self-motivated individuals for coffee barista positions in Little Silver, Long Branch, Oakhurst, Wall Township, Red Bank, Manalapan, Colts Neck, Monmouth Medical Center and Holmdel. You will brew and serve really, really good coffee, and if you and Rook are a fit, you will have a lot of fun doing it. 

Experience working as a barista, waiter or waitress,  bartender or customer-facing position in an extremely fast-paced food/restaurant/hospitality environment is a MUST. Rockin' a killer air guitar is definitely a plus ;)
 
Responsibilities:
  • Creating and maintaining an environment where customers receive excellent, over-the-top customer service
  • Building friendly relationships and making personal connections with customers
  • Multitasking and handling ongoing priorities all at once
  • Upholding tremendous standards of quality and consistency
  • Having fun!
 
Am I...
nice? likeable? approachable? unpretentious? a team player? not lazy? honest? sociable?  positive? reliable? energetic? proactive? patient?

YES?!? 
Sweet!!! 
Here's what to do:
 
Physical Requirements (the fine print stuff):
Must have great stamina and coordination. Standing, walking, reaching, bending, squatting, kneeling, climbing, quick turning, heavy lifting, ladder usage, all aspects of cleaning, enduring heated conditions, enduring loud music, extensive oral communication (listening and speaking), major hand and arm usage.
  
Other Requirements:
A minimum of two professional references and their contact information required.
 
Learn more about Rook Coffee at:
rookcoffee.com 
facebook.com/rookcoffee
twitter.com/rookcoffee
instagram.com/rookcoffee


Rook Coffee Roasters provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Rook Coffee Roasters complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. 


Rook Coffee Roasters expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Rook Coffee Roasters' employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
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