Barista
The North Star Books + Bar
Job Description
The North Star is seeking Baristas
Located in the iconic Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood, The North Star is a bookstore, bourbon bar and cafe where thinkers, dreamers and revolutionaries gather to READ. DRINK. PLOT.
Founded by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones alongside her partners Rotimi and Ayo Akinnuoye, longtime Bed-Stuy business owners behind Bed-Vyne Wine & Spirits and the legendary Bed-Vyne Brew, The North Star will feature Black-owned spirits and showcase the diaspora’s greatest literary and intellectual talent through book talks, workshops and events.
You’ll be the face of our café—preparing coffee and espresso drinks, serving guests with warmth and efficiency, and helping create a welcoming, well-run space. You’ll take orders, operate café equipment, and keep your station clean, organized, and stocked during busy service. You must be obsessed with quality and the customer experience, making every customer encounter memorable.
Qualifications:
– 1–3 years experience in a coffee shop or café (or strong willingness to learn)
– Basic knowledge of espresso drinks and café equipment
– Strong customer service and communication skills
– Ability to stay organized and efficient in a fast-paced environment
–Must take as the highest priority customer experience and service, quality and attention to detail
To apply please email: [email protected]