Required Years of Experience
1 year
Job Details
The Lunchroom is looking for full-time and part-time Baristas to join our team at our new location at Plaza del Lago in Wilmette. This position will work mornings and days to create exceptional hot and cold beverages quickly and efficiently, while also ensuring the cleanliness and organization of service areas. This role is an integral part of the FOH team and maintains a friendly, positive and professional attitude. We offer a small team where all team members’ contributions are valued.
Prior knowledge of manual espresso equipment is essential, as baristas are expected to dial-in shots and make adjustments throughout the day to maintain quality and consistency. In addition to preparing a variety of espresso and non-espresso drinks, this position will also make cocktails according to our recipes and preparation techniques.
Our ideal candidate will be organized and precise – with an eye towards consistency and quality. They must be able to work independently. Our environment requires our team to be professional in appearance and polished to deliver exceptional output to the store’s upscale clientele.
In our Gold Coast location downtown, The Lunchroom sits inside SPACE 519, a meticulously curated fashion and lifestyle destination recently featured in The New York Times. The Lunchroom, a 40-seat breakfast, lunch and weekend brunch restaurant with an all-day café, is winner of “OpenTable Diner’s Choice’, Chicago Magazine’s ‘Hot List’, and Modern Luxury ‘Brunch Buzz. This concept will be entirely replicated at the much-anticipated historic redevelopment of Plaza del Lago.
Weekend availability required.
Compensation (for full-time employees) includes:
Elective Medical + Dental Benefits
Paid Time Off
Employee Store + Dining Discounts
SPACE 519 | The Lunchroom is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Compensation Details
Compensation: Hourly ($16.00 - $18.00) plus tips
Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Paid Time Off, Dining Discounts
Required Skills
Attention to Detail
Time Management
Customer Service Orientation
Team Collaboration
Adaptability
Problem Solving
Ability to Work Under Pressure
Creativity in Beverage Preparation
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Part of SPACE 519 | The Lunchroom
SPACE 519 is a concept store in Chicago’s Gold Coast neighborhood, just off of the Magnificent Mile. Owners Lance Lawson and Jim Wetzel curate an assortment of unique and hard to find items across a broad range of categories. We focus on a finely edited assortment of women’s apparel and accessories, men’s accessories, green apothecary, inspired home goods, as well as unique books and gifts.
Within SPACE 519 is The Lunchroom, a 40-seat lunch and brunch restaurant, along with an all-day café, serving local favorite, Metric coffee, and pastries from acclaimed Evanston bakery, Hewn.
The Lunchroom features a vegetable-forward, California-inspired menu centered on globally-influenced entrees including soups, salads, sandwiches, fish tacos, grain bowls and other lunch and brunch dishes. With a focus on locally-sourced ingredients, the menu features classic dishes with a twist.
