Catering & Event Barista — Black Fodder Coffee

What youd actually do

• Set up and break down our mobile espresso bar at events across Chicagoland corporate offices private parties weddings and more
• Pull espresso and steam milk on a professional machine under event conditions fast clean consistent
• Pour latte art on every drink not because you have to but because thats the standard
• Represent Black Fodder Coffee directly to clients and their guests warm confident professional
• Keep your setup spotless throughout the event clean as you go always
• Coordinate with the event lead on timing flow and guest volume
• Handle load-in and load-out of equipment youre not just the barista youre part of the crew

Qualifications :

What were looking for

• At least 1 year behind an espresso machine at a specialty shop (not a chain you know the difference)
• Latte art skills send us a few photos or link your Instagram
• You work well under pressure and stay calm when the line backs up
• You can set up and manage a bar independently we brief you in but you own it from there
• Youre punctual reliable and communicate clearly if something changes you tell us before it becomes a problem
• You operate with integrity honesty and doing the right thing arent negotiable
• You can lift 50 lbs and move equipment efficiently (cases coolers espresso gear)
• Reliable transportation to event locations across Chicagoland this is a must
• Fluent in English

Additional Information :

• What its like
• Event-based scheduling work fits around your life not the other way around

If the idea of running a coffee bar at a rooftop event in the Loop or a corporate office in the West Loop sounds more exciting than a fixed café shift this is the job. Apply. Wed love to meet you.

• Most events are mornings and weekdays some evenings and weekends
• Flexible hours great as a primary gig or a strong side income
• Youll work a variety of Chicagoland venues no two events the same
• Coffee and drinks provided at every event
• 40% off food and beans when you visit the café
• Real training we make sure you know our standards before you represent us solo
• Small team direct communication no corporate layers no nonsense
• Catering-only or café events well build a schedule that works for both of us

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Part-time