Barista

Job Description

Scratchboard Kitchen is looking for baristas who want to do more than just make coffee. We are looking for someone ready to bring creativity to the table, collaborate with our kitchen team, and help shape a beverage program rooted in seasonal, farm-sourced ingredients.

If you love being hands-on, contributing ideas, and making things from scratch, this is a chance to be part of something thoughtful and special.

Hours of Operation
Tuesday to Sunday, 8am-10pm 

Essential Responsibilities

• Approach every shift with curiosity, creativity, and pride in your craft
• Collaborate with our chef and kitchen team to execute a from-scratch coffee and beverage menu
• Bring ideas to the table for drink specials and seasonal updates
• Work with real ingredients sourced from local farms
• Uplift your team and contribute to a positive, professional environment
• Be available mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Work closely with front and back of house to deliver amazing guest experiences
• Make coffee and craft cocktails with precision and care
• Take ownership of guest service and product quality

Requirements

• Must be 19 or older due to alcohol service requirements
• Must be available Thursday, Saturday and Sunday evenings, with other morning and evening shifts possible as well. 

Preferred, but not required (we will train the right person)

• Bartending experience
• Passion for food and beverage culture
• Restaurant or customer service background
• Strong understanding of espresso and milk steaming
• Positive, proactive attitude with great communication skills
• Interest in growing with a creative and hardworking team

ABOUT SCRATCHBOARD KITCHEN

Scratchboard Kitchen is an upscale casual restaurant in downtown Arlington Heights serving simple yet elevated scratch-made farm-to-table fare, coffee, and craft cocktails.

Our vision is for the restaurant to serve as a community gathering place for family and friends to comfortably enjoy time together while sharing a carefully crafted and beautifully presented meal. The space provides a cozy yet refined environment, with warm, earthy tones that create a comfortable and inviting atmosphere. Our goal for the menu is to provide upgraded classic favorites made primarily from organic, locally sourced ingredients.

Our mission is for our guests to know Scratchboard Kitchen as a haven where they will always be welcomed, where they can find carefully crafted and beautifully presented food and beverage offerings that are both nourishing and indulgent, and where they always experience excellent service that exceeds their expectations.