Barista
Job Location:
Chicago, IL - USA
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Job Summary
Harrison Street Asset Management (HSAM) is a leading global alternative investment management firm focused on real estate infrastructure and credit strategies across North America and Europe. Headquartered in Chicago with offices in San Francisco Los Angeles Denver Toronto and London and offices across North America Europe Asia and the Middle East the firm has over $108 billion in assets under management on behalf of institutional investors and registered investment advisors globally.
Founded on a culture of innovation HSAM is an early mover in alternative real estate and mid-market infrastructure. Today the firms global team consisting of more than 520 professionals is committed to creating long-term value through deep sector expertise and forward-thinking strategies.
Job Description: Your role supports daily café and pantry operations while helping create an exceptional hospitality experience for employees guests and investors. This role ensures high-quality beverage preparation excellent customer service proper inventory management and overall café organization. The ideal candidate brings a friendly attitude maintains a professional appearance works within budget guidelines and helps create a fun and upbeat café atmosphere every day.
- Prepare and serve high-quality coffee espresso drinks teas and specialty beverages with consistency and attention to detail.
- Greet employees and guests warmly while providing exceptional customer service and maintaining a positive energetic attitude at all times.
- Create a welcoming café environment that promotes a happy and engaging experience for everyone.
- Bring creativity and energy to the café by developing featured monthly beverages seasonal offerings and other hospitality experiences that contribute to a welcoming and engaging workplace environment.
- Partner with the Office Services team on employee appreciation events celebrations and special hospitality experiences throughout the year.
- Maintain cleanliness organization and presentation of the café area pantry spaces equipment and service stations.
- Monitor inventory levels for café and pantry supplies and place orders as needed to ensure products remain fully stocked.
- Track product usage and communicate supply needs proactively.
- Support daily opening and closing procedures for the café.
- Follow all safety sanitation and hygiene standards.
- Assist with café-related events tastings seasonal promotions and office hospitality initiatives.
- Report any equipment issues promptly and call service vendors to resolve problems efficiently.
- Maintain strong communication with management regarding café operations supply needs and service concerns.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Previous barista café hospitality or customer service experience preferred.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a customer-first mindset.
- Ability to maintain a friendly professional and positive attitude in a fast-paced environment.
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
- Experience managing inventory ordering supplies and working within a budget preferred.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities effectively.
- Dependable punctual and able to work independently.
- Comfortable troubleshooting minor equipment issues and coordinating vendor support when needed.
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds and stand for extended periods of time.
- Team-oriented with a willingness to assist where needed.
About Company
Focused exclusively on alternative real assets, Harrison Street is an investment management firm that combines innovation and process rigor to execute differentiated strategies.
