Barista
WE WANT YOU TO JOIN THE HYGGE’ AT OLE & STEEN
Danish hygge’ (hoo-gah) describes the feeling of well-being and coziness and what goes better with that than a well-brewed cup of coffee?
So, if you are ready to juggle americanos, espressos and chai-lattes like a pro we got the job for you right here! (psst we will teach everything you need to know about coffee, so the most important thing is that you are ready to learn).
POSITION OVERVIEW
As a Barista at Ole & Steen, you will join a dynamic, fun, and positive workplace bringing Danish pastries and coffee to NYC.
Your main responsibility will be the coffee station, but we work as a team, and everyone is responsible for the quality of the guest experience.
Whether providing a welcoming smile, perfecting the display and sale of our products, ensuring the cleanliness and ambience of our bakery, and making sure everyone has a happy environment to enjoy as a guest or colleague.
The right person for this role is a service-oriented people person , who brings personality and enthusiasm to their work.
You enjoy the buzz of working in fast-paced environments and seek prep work during slower times. You have a positive attitude, are able to proactively manage your time, and love finding ways to help out wherever you can.
PERSONAL QUALITIES
You will be the ambassador for Ole & Steen reflecting its unique culture, positive attitude, and excellent standards always.
Therefor we have a few things we hope you can recognize :
- You are an enthusiastic and service minded person
- You will live our values-based culture of excellence teamwork and of exceeding expectations at all times
- You want to learn about our products (did you know that almost all products have their own unique story?)
- You ensure all customer enquiries are dealt with in a professional, helpful, and polite manner. You identify costumers needs and respond quickly and enthusiastically to those needs
- You are keen to learn, evolve and try new ideas that fit within the Ole & Steen Brand
- You have a positive attitude and can proactively manage your time, adapting your approach to suit both busy and quiet times
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
You are passionate about being a part of a positive working environment that encourages team spirit, awareness and a genuine love for food, coffee, and service.
Your main responsibilities will be the coffee, but we work as a team and sometimes you must assist in other tasks too.
- Maintain regular and consistent attendance and punctuality
- Available to work flexible hours that includes early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Meet store operating standards and policies
- Engage with and understand our customers, including responding customer needs through clear and pleasant communication
- Available to perform different tasks within the store during each shift
- Exceptional customer service skills
- Ability to learn quickly
- Barista experience is a plus (but not required)
BARISTA EDUCATION AND A LOT OF OTHER OPPORTUNITIES At Ole & Steen you will get a versatile job with professional colleagues, and exciting individual development possibilities.
We are a rapidly growing business, creating career opportunities across the organization.
We believe that with dedication, passion, and hard work, you can reach whatever you dream of, and we have a sincere interest in constantly challenging and uplifting each other across professional competencies and departments.
We have designed a Barista training program that will educate you in the art of coffee and teach you everything you need to know to give our customers the best experience.
At Ole and Steen there’s a great opportunity to learn all about the different coffees and understanding what goes into each and every cup we proudly serve to our customers Daniel Vogel, Barista at Ole & Steen, Bryant Park
BENEFITS
- Competitive hourly rate starting at $17.00
- 50% discount at any Ole & Steen location (US, UK, and DK)
- Free meal whilst working
- Uniforms provided
- Barista education program
- Learn new skills and grow with us endless possible promotions
- Full time or part time hours
- Ole & Steen offers flexible scheduling and opportunities for paid time off
- Accrue 40 hours paid Holiday on your first year and 80 hours on your second year
- Commuter benefits
- Option to participate in healthcare program 75% covered by the company
Working at Ole & Steen is so much more than a job, we become friends and care for one another. People here are like my second family! Kirstine Grøn, Learning and Development Manager
Ole & Steen is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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