Barista | ELOREA NYC

Location: New York, NY (In-Person)

Reporting to: Store Manager

Culture: Sophisticated, High-Energy, Specialty-Focused

Are you a coffee professional who thrives at the intersection of lifestyle, luxury, and craft? ELOREA is seeking a highly motivated and energetic Barista to join our NYC team. We are looking for someone who doesn’t just make drinks, but someone who shares our deep passion for specialty coffee, curated teas, and unparalleled customer service.

At ELOREA, we value grace under pressure and an unwavering commitment to quality. If you are ready to elevate the everyday coffee experience into something extraordinary, we want to hear from you.

The Role: Precision, Pace, and Presentation

As an ELOREA Barista, you are the primary architect of our guest experience. You will balance technical brewing excellence with the ability to navigate a fast-paced environment with effortless professionalism.

Key Responsibilities:

Specialty Craft: Expertly prepare coffee and espresso beverages, delivering high-level latte art with every pour.
Service Excellence: Execute all tasks with efficiency and a sense of urgency, ensuring every guest receives attentive, empathetic service.
Operational Integrity: Manage the POS system with precision, ensuring accurate transactions and cash handling.
Product Knowledge: Weigh, grind, and pack coffee beans to guest specifications; maintain a deep understanding of our menu and brand story.
Safety & Standards: Uphold strict beverage safety and cleanliness standards, including diligent FIFO (First In, First Out) rotation and dating of all products.
Continuous Learning: Embrace new training materials and adapt to evolving menu offerings or service standards with an open mind.

What You Bring to the Team

We are looking for a candidate who combines technical “barista-ship” with a proactive problem-solving mindset.

Qualifications:

Experience: 1+ year of experience operating a manual espresso machine (preferred).
Artistry: Proven ability to perform latte art consistently.
Communication: Outstanding verbal skills and a natural ability to connect with a diverse NYC clientele.
Agility: Ability to perform simple math for production and transactions while maintaining focus under pressure.
Flexibility: Must be available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by the retail schedule.
Eligibility: Must provide proof of the right to work in the United States.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to maintain “well-paced mobility” for shifts up to 8 hours (standing, walking, squatting).
Ability to lift and move up to 30 lbs (milk crates, coffee bags, etc.).
Comfort moving quickly and efficiently through a multi-use space.

To apply for this job please visit elorea.com.