Barista - HAWKS

Proof of the Pudding (POP) is the food service provider for the Atlanta Hawks Basketball Team at the Emory Sports Medicine Complex. This complex is the official practice facility of the Atlanta Hawks. POP provides meal services multiple times per day year-round to ensure players, staff, and coaches are fueled with a health-focused menu.

POP is seeking baristas to assist in a inhouse coffeehouse, be a front facing presence for the clients, making gourmet customized coffee beverages and ensuring quality is always the same.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare coffee, espresso, and specialty drinks with consistency and care
• Greet customers and take orders
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the café and equipment
• Restock supplies and assist with inventory as needed
• Work as part of a team to ensure smooth daily operations

Follow health and safety guidelines at all times

QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior barista experience minimum 2+ years
• Passion for coffee and customer service
• Friendly attitude and strong communication skills
• Ability to multitask and stay calm under pressure
• Reliable, punctual, and a team player
• Availability to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
• Background Check is required

WORK ENVIRONMENT
This position will report to and work from the Emory Sports Medicine Complex. This position will require standing, lifting, and moving product, equipment, and food items. Food and Beverage Service will consist of a hospitable and social atmosphere with food, beverage, and A+ customer service.

UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS
Adherence to Company Uniform Requirements outlined in the Associate Handbook, uniform requirements outlined in your orientation guidelines

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Prolonged periods of standing and moving through a kitchen and food service area
• Bending, lifting, scooping, and carrying miscellaneous equipment and food items
• Ability to perform physical tasks; such as but not limited to, lifting approx. 30 lbs.

CORE VALUE AND COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

• Business Acumen - Demonstrate comprehension of the job, including policies, practices, and relationships. Possess the expertise and skill levels required of the job and perform with quality.
• Dedication - Dependable, reliable and follows through on projects from inception to completion. Willing to put in as much time as necessary to complete tasks. Demonstrate a win-win attitude: “see it, own it, solve it.”
• Ethics and Integrity - Acts with integrity, honesty and knowledge that promote the company’s culture, values and beliefs while maintaining the highest standards of professional conduct.
• Safety & Security - Observe safety and security standards. Use equipment and materials properly. Comply with safety standards and personal protective equipment requirements. Report potential unsafe conditions or practices to appropriate person immediately. Promote restaurant safety, cleanliness and security compliance at all times.
• Teamwork - Cooperate and be willing to work as a team player to achieve goals and tasks accurately, efficiently and timely.
• Communication - Communicate clearly and effectively with mutual respect, understanding and trust to fellow associates, managers, supervisors and guests. Listen carefully to opinions and views of others; state understanding of what has been heard.
• Initiative - Contribute new ideas and suggestions to enhance productivity and efficiency. Be proactive in troubleshooting problems or issues and take action to mitigate potential problems.
• Adaptability & Planning - Possess the ability to learn new tasks and adjusts well to new situations. Perform well under tight time schedules and pressures to change direction quickly.
• Service Orientation - Demonstrates a sense of urgency. Is welcoming, friendly and smiles when visible to guests.

Position Salary & Benefits:

• Starting rate is $20/hour
• Benefits include daily meals per shift

Proof of the Pudding and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion and employing a diverse workforce. All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected characteristics.