Black Fodder Coffee Co.

At Black Fodder, we believe coffee truly makes everything better. But only the good kind. Picked at its ripest, patiently processed, small-batch freshly roasted, accentuating its natural tasting notes, and skillfully brewed with the utmost appreciation for the gift it is and for all the hands that made it possible to enjoy. Craft coffee is not just a means of caffeine delivery—it’s a ritual.

We also believe that every interaction can make someone’s day a bit better. We’re always on the lookout for honest people who share our values and who will boldly represent our brand and everything we stand for.

We are a Chicago-born craft coffee company, offering specialty espresso, coffee, and cold brews catering, coffee education, and (soon) our own label of roasted beans and bottled cold brew. We cater events all over Chicago metro area—from backyard parties, weddings, and corporate happenings to conferences, trade shows, TV-stations, movie sets, and even presidential campaigns (yes, true story!). Our presentation and professionalism have gained us trust of global brands and companies like Porsche, American Express, Accenture, Gate Gourmet, NBC Universal, Reddit, AT&T, and hundreds more.

We are looking for tenacious and passionate people for a position of a Barista | Catering Lead.

This position requires a flexible schedule to accommodate our clients' needs for various events.

We provide world-class paid training that will give you coffee trade and technical skills and will make you a better coffee service professional.

Our baristas have high emotional intelligence and strive to be the best in everything they do as they grow to be experts in coffee knowledge, hospitality, and providing an unheard-of experience for our clients and guests.

Black Fodder is a place to grow. The best individuals will be offered a salaried position, possibly at other parts of our specialty coffee company.