Barista

Fallingwater, a property entrusted to the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy, designated as a National Historic Landmark and inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, is seeking a full-time Barista for the Fallingwater Cafe’.

Reporting to the Executive Chef, the Barista supports daily Fallingwater Café operations by providing excellent customer service, curating espresso beverages, and maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and presentation of items offered in the Café.

Duties and Responsibilities (Essential or Marginal):

Always provides exceptional and welcoming customer service, and exhibits professionalism in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Crafts and serves espresso beverages that meet the established quality and presentation standards. Follows recipes, serving sizes, and maintains consistency.

Prepares the front-of-house for daily operations, including stocking, organizing, and maintaining service areas.

Maintains the Fallingwater Café’s grab and go and merchandise offerings, which includes restocking and upholding presentation standards.

Opens and closes the Cafe’ according to established procedures. Ensures readiness for service, and completes end of shift cleaning and closing duties.

Operates the POS system, processes transactions, and properly applies gift cards, vouchers, and applicable discounts for guests, volunteers, and employees.

Follows policies and procedures for cash handling and balances in POS system.

Monitors Café inventory levels and communicates restocking needs to supervisors.

Maintains cleanliness and organization of all Fallingwater Cafe’ spaces, equipment, and storage areas throughout the shift.

Follows all food safety, sanitation, and temperature control guidelines.

Assists with receiving, rotating, and storing products in the Fallingwater Café using proper inventory practices.

Supports the Conservancy’s cost containment and sustainability efforts, as applicable.

Collaborates with Kitchen and Café staff to support smooth daily operations.

Performs additional duties and responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications: 

Prior barista experience in a coffee shop or café is preferred.

Strong time management, attention to detail and consistency standards.

Prior customer service experience is preferred.

Knowledge of food safety, storage, sanitation practices, and government regulations preferred.

Must be able to work early mornings, weekends and holidays and be flexible with schedule and hours.

Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, time management, and the ability to work efficiently in a structured environment required.

To be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Physical Demands / Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

·        Must be able to stand up to 8 hours.

·        Must be able to bend, move, and lift up to 40lbs.

·        Ability to work with dangerous equipment; including knives, slicers, and ovens.

·        Frequent bending and stooping.

·        Work in a hot environment, sometimes with with/near open flame.

Location: The position is based at Fallingwater in Mill Run, PA.

Position Duration: This is a full-time, seasonal opportunity which includes a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits:

We offer a robust and competitive benefits package which includes paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance/AD&D, short-term disability, long-term disability, 403(a) and 403(b) retirement plans including generous employer match, EAP, and more!

Starting Rate: 17.60 per hour

Application Process: Please send a cover letter, resume, salary expectations, and referral source to wpcjobs@paconserve.org and list Barista (Full Time) in the subject line.

Application Deadline: Until filled

The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. We are fully committed to diversity and inclusion. We seek contributors from all backgrounds to join our team.