Barista Black Fodder Coffee

Job DescriptionWhat you'd actually doPull espresso, steam milk, and pour latte art all day — on a Slayer Steam, not a super-automaticBrew pourovers on a Kalita Wave, V60, and Aeropress with precision and careWork café shifts in our River Forest shop and/or catering events across ChicagolandMake every person who walks in feel genuinely welcome — not scripted, not forcedTalk to guests about coffee like you genuinely find it interesting (because you do)Keep the bar and café spotless — clean as you go, alwaysHandle equipment like it's yoursQualifications: QualificationsWhat we're looking forAt least 1 year behind an espresso machine at a specialty shop (not a chain — you know the difference)Strong latte art — send us a few photos or link your InstagramYou actually know what extraction, dose, and yield mean, and you care about getting them rightExperience with hand brew methods (Kalita Wave, V60, Aeropress) is a plusYou operate with integrity — honesty and doing the right thing aren't negotiableYou're punctual, reliable, and you communicate clearly — if you're running late, you text ahead, not afterYou can lift 50 lbs (kegs, milk deliveries, event gear)Fluent in EnglishFood prep experience or troubleshooting skills are a bonus, not a requirementAdditional InformationWhat it's like hereBeautifully designed café with a Slayer Steam and full hand brew setupUnlimited espresso, filter, and tea on shift + one premium drink per shift40% off food and coffee beansReal training — we invest in your growth as a coffee professional, not just your ability to follow a recipeFlexible scheduling — some people work café only, some do events only, some do bothA small, tight team that genuinely gives a damnFamily-owned, founder-operated — no corporate layers, no nonsensePay$15–$18/hr + tips (café baristas typically earn $24–$28/hr total)If you read this and thought "finally, a coffee job that sounds like it's actually about coffee" — apply. We'd love to meet you.Compensation: $15-$15