Barista Job at Prequel Cafe, Chicago, IL

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  • Prequel Cafe
  • Chicago, IL

Job Description

Barista (Full-Time)

Prequel Cafe — West Town, Chicago

Open availability required | Weekends included

Prequel Cafe is a growing, quality-driven cafe built by career baristas who care deeply about craft, hospitality, and consistency. We’re a small, tight-knit team that values good systems, clear communication, and showing up for each other.

We’re looking for an experienced Barista who takes pride in their work, moves well at pace, and understands that great service is equal parts technical skill and awareness of the room.

What You’ll Do

  • Prepare espresso-based drinks, batch brew, pour-over, and tea to standard

  • Dial in espresso, weigh shots, steam milk properly, and pour clean latte art

  • Open and/or close the cafe following established procedures

  • Engage guests with calm, genuine hospitality

  • Maintain a clean, organized bar and shared workspaces

  • Communicate clearly with teammates and management across shifts

  • Process transactions accurately

  • Assist with restocking and light inventory tasks

  • Follow health and safety standards at all times

What We’re Looking For

  • Prior barista experience required

  • Comfortable dialing in, adjusting recipes, and working without shortcuts

  • Strong communication skills and punctuality

  • Open availability, including weekends

  • Team-oriented, adaptable, and steady under pressure

  • Understands the rhythm of cafe service and the role each person plays

  • Interested in growing with a shop long-term, not just filling shifts

What We Offer

  • Competitive pay

  • Consistent scheduling

  • A supportive, professional work environment

  • Opportunities to grow skills and take on more responsibility over time

If you care about coffee, hospitality, and doing things right, we’d love to meet you. Write a brief note about your experience.

Bonus Question: How do you approach dialing in espresso at the start of a shift, and what do you adjust first if something tastes off?

Job Tags

Full time, Shift work,

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