Blackfoddercoffeeco

Blackfoddercoffeeco

Experienced Barista – Specialty Coffee Shop in River Forest

River Forest, Illinois, United States

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 83 days ago

About the role

  • We're not looking for someone who can just make coffee.
  • Black Fodder Coffee is a specialty coffee company in River Forest, IL.
  • We run a café, cater private events across Chicagoland, and teach espresso and pour-over classes.

Requirements

  • At least 1 year behind an espresso machine at a specialty shop (not a chain - you know the difference)
  • You have a real work ethic - you see what needs doing and you do it, without being asked
  • You can lift 50 lbs (kegs, milk deliveries, event gear)
  • Real training - we invest in your growth as a coffee professional, not just your ability to follow a recipe

Nice to have

  • Experience with hand brew methods (Kalita Wave, V60, Aeropress) is a plus

Company info

  • Pull espresso, steam milk, and pour latte art all day - on a Slayer Steam, not a super-automatic
  • Brew pourovers on a Kalita Wave, V60, and Aeropress with precision and care
  • Work café shifts in our River Forest shop and/or catering events across Chicagoland
  • Make every person who walks in feel genuinely welcome - not scripted, not forced
  • Talk to guests about coffee like you genuinely find it interesting (because you do)
  • Keep the bar and café spotless - clean as you go, always
  • Handle equipment like it's yours

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