Barista — New Store Opening

Job overview

The Barista — New Store Opening role is onsite in Northbrook, IL, with training and scheduled hours at the Glenview location possible before the Northbrook café opens. Compensation is $9.25 per hour plus tips, with potential increases based on experience and performance. Hometown Coffee & Juice’s Northbrook café is scheduled to open in December 2026, and the role supports its customer experience through beverage service and hospitality. This role prepares consistent coffee and espresso drinks while keeping service moving in a fast-paced café. It also supports customers and teammates, maintains a clean and stocked station, and follows food-safety and equipment procedures.

What you'll do

• Prepare coffee and espresso beverages to recipes and quality standards
• dial in espresso and monitor beverage quality
• manage and stock the station and support cashier or other front-of-house positions during peak periods
• welcome customers, explain menu options, and address concerns
• clean and maintain equipment and follow sanitation and food-safety procedures.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

barista

new store opening

northbrook il

hometown coffee & juice

coffee

espresso

customer service

food safety

full-time

$9.25/hr plus tips

paid breaks

401(k)

health insurance for regular full-time employees

café closes at 5 p.m.

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Employee meals and discount, paid breaks, 401(k), paid leave and sick leave, health insurance for regular full-time employees, and growth and development opportunities.

Why this role

Training is available for the right person; Northbrook café opening is scheduled for December 2026, with pre-opening training and scheduled hours at Glenview.

About the employer

HOMETOWN COFFEE & JUICE is hiring for this role. Industry: Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars. Sector: 72.