Baristas & Assistant Manager

Yaya Mas Greek Kuzina – 1755 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago

compensation: Hourly + Pooled Tips (Based on Experience)

employment type: Full-Time

experience level: Entry to Mid-Level

job title: Barista / Front House / Assistant Manager

Yaya Mas Greek Kuzina

Yaya Mas Greek Kuzina is one of Chicago’s fast-growing Greek café & restaurant concepts. We are expanding and hiring full-time team members for:

• Baristas & Front House Associates

• Assistant Manager – Coffee & Guest Experience

We are looking for reliable, energetic, and professional individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment and care about guest experience.

Barista / Front House

Responsibilities

• Prepare espresso drinks, freddo cappuccino, Greek coffee, smoothies & specialty beverages

• Provide excellent customer service

• Run POS, take orders, handle delivery pickups

• Maintain a clean and organized barista station

• Support team during rush hours

Requirements

• Restaurant or Café experience

• Organized, clean, and efficient

• Comfortable under pressure

• Friendly and confident with guests

• Full-time availability

Pay Range

$16 – $18 per hour (based on experience) + Tips

Estimated total compensation

$19 – $23+ per hour depending on shift and performance

ASSISTANT MANAGER – Coffee & Guest Experience

Responsibilities

• Supervise baristas front & Back of house team

• Train new staff (coffee & service standards)

• Help manage daily operations (open/close)

• Maintain speed, cleanliness & service quality

• Improve guest experience and online and instore reviews

• Lead by example during peak hours

Requirements

• Previous restaurant or café experience REQUIRED

• Leadership mindset

• Strong communication and organization

• Ability to manage high-volume environment

Pay Range

$18 – $22 per hour (based on experience)

Why Work at Yaya Mas?

• Full-time, stable hours

• Hourly pay + pooled tips

• Free staff meal every shift

• Unlimited coffee during work hours

• Growth opportunities as we expand

• Professional, clean, upbeat environment

We promote from within and reward strong performance.

📩 How to Apply

Please reply with

• The position you are applying for

• Your full-time availability

• Your resume (CV)

• A short description of your experience

We are scheduling interviews immediately.