DEPARTMENT:
Front of House

REPORTING INTO:
Floor Manager/ General Manager 

PLACE OF WORK:
Ambassadors Club House, 1245 Broadway, New York NY 10001

(short walk from all train lines at Penn Station and Herald Sq)

JOB OVERVIEW:
A Barista is responsible for crafting specialty coffee, tea and lassi beverages. This role requires passionate hospitality skills, product knowledge and a polished presentation of all beverages. The barista must uphold the standards of excellence that define JKS, a professional etiquette and be compliant with all health, safety and labor regulations. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in opening and closing procedures to prepare the restaurant for service and maintain cleanliness and organization throughout. 

• Prepare and serve espresso/coffee drinks, cold brews, specialty teas and lassis to JKS' standards.
• Calibrate grinders, maintain espresso machine cleanliness, and follow daily opening/closing protocols.
• Maintain consistency in beverage quality, texture, temperature, and presentation.
• Follow recipes precisely and accommodate guest preferences or dietary requests (e.g., non-dairy alternatives).

• Conduct mise en place tasks to prepare for service, ensuring all necessary items are readily available for efficient operation. 

• Keep back-of-house areas, corridors, and drop-off areas clear and tidy to ensure a safe and welcoming environment for guests and staff. 

• Provide attentive and courteous service to guests, communicating confidently and professionally to address their needs and inquiries. 

• Complete relevant checklists and adhere to standard operating procedures (SOPs) to maintain consistency and quality in service delivery. 

• Ensure compliance with food safety and health & safety practices, policies, and procedures, including allergen regulations. 

• Take a proactive approach to customer service, anticipating guests' needs and preferences to enhance their dining experience. 

• Attend briefings, meetings, and training sessions to stay informed about menu offerings, service protocols, and industry best practices. 

• Report any health & safety issues or faulty equipment to front of house management promptly for resolution. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum (2) years in a high volume restaurant or similar position
• Good time-management and teamwork skills
• Pride in appearance.
• Proactive in learning about food, beverage and wine.
• Warm and professional in communicating with guests.
• Constantly strive to improve personal and professional development.
• Must be able to stand or walk for extended periods of time and lift up to 50 lbs.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that are to be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with any disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

The statements in this job description are intended to describe the essential nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be ALL responsibilities or qualifications of the job.

JKS Restaurants (dba: Ambassadors Clubhouse) is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.