Barista/ Bartender

As the Powerhouse Arts continues to grow and expand its impact, PHA is seeking 2–3 experienced Baristas/Bartenders to join our team and staff the new café opening in the lobby of our facility. This café will mainly serve the staff, members and PHA community, while also being open to the public for events and walk-in foot traffic. We are searching for responsible, independent individuals with extensive barista experience who would be capable of running a café solo during the day, but who would also be comfortable and interested in working and bartending our larger, catered events in the evening when necessary. 

Responsibilities:

• Greet customers with kindness and respect.
• Demonstrate strong product knowledge and confidently engage with guest on the menu.
• Learn, prepare and serve the full beverage menu to guest.
• Prepare and serve a daily-delivered menu of sandwiches, salads, and quick bites.
• Manage the assigned cash drawer, handle guest transactions, and operate all POS systems accurately.
• Follow all Department of Health (DOH) protocols, maintaining a clean, sanitary, and organized café environment.
• Properly handle, clean, and operate all café equipment, including the espresso machine and grinder, drip coffee machine, panini press, convection oven, ice maker, food warmer, and related equipment
• Provide occasional event bartending, including serving pre-batched cocktails, wine, and beer; mixing basic cocktails; and carrying trays of beverages through crowds

Qualifications:

Powerhouse Arts is a safe, inclusive workplace for people of all backgrounds and walks of life. We strongly encourage you to apply if you are from a marginalized or underrepresented group. The requirements listed are guidelines; you don't have to satisfy every requirement or meet every qualification listed. If 80% of what you read fits you, or if you have skills that are transferable, please apply.

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a barista in an NYC coffee shop or restaurant
• Valid DOH Food Handlers Certificate (or willingness to obtain certification).
• Ability to work independently, multitask, and perform well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail, ensuring order accuracy and consistent beverage quality.
• Proven customer service experience; friendly, communicative, and able to build rapport with regular guests.
• Knowledge of coffee brewing techniques and experience operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting espresso equipment.
• Basic bartending knowledge and a willingness to learn.
• Flexible, adaptable and problem solving oriented.

Compensation & Benefits: The hourly rate for this role ranges from $20-$23 per hour and commensurate with experiences. Benefits include health insurance, an employer-sponsored retirement plan, generous paid vacation, and a Citi Bike membership.

Hours: Initially, the café will operate 4 days per week starting in April, with 6–8 hour shifts. In May, hours will expand to 6 days per week with similar shift lengths. We plan to hire one person for a permanent, set shift, and are also seeking additional team members (“floaters”) who can pick up shifts as needed and assist with special events. Candidates should have flexibility and availability to support varying scheduling needs.