- Company: Bluebottle Coffee
- Location: Skokie, Illinois
- Salary: Pay not listed
Bluebottle Coffee at a glance
Barista
Bluebottlecoffee
Skokie, Illinois
About This Position
At Blue Bottle Coffee, a Barista is someone who is passionate about coffee, culinary items, sustainability, and creating incredible guest experiences grounded in care and respect. Our mission is to connect the world to delicious coffee, from seed to cup, elevating the craft of coffee in everything we do.
Core Duties
- Crafting high-quality coffee beverages for our guests
- Providing exceptional customer service and creating a welcoming environment
- Maintaining cleanliness and organization in the work area
- Participating in team training sessions and ongoing education on coffee brewing techniques
- Supporting community events and initiatives that align with Blue Bottle Coffee's values
What We're Looking For
- A genuine passion for coffee and a desire to learn about its production, sourcing, and preparation
- Excellent communication skills to engage with customers effectively
- The ability to work well in a team environment while also being detail-oriented and self-motivated
- A commitment to sustainability and ethical practices
- Basic knowledge of coffee equipment and brewing methods is preferred but not required; training will be provided
More About Bluebottlecoffee
At Blue Bottle Coffee, we strive to build a better tomorrow by investing in what matters: a sustainable future for our people, the company, and our planet. Our mission is to connect the world to delicious coffee, from seed to cup, elevating the craft of coffee in everything we do.
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What people say about Bluebottle Coffee
- How AeroPress Fans Are Hacking Their Way to a Better Cup of Coffee
- A scientist stole my root beer
- Ask HN: Who is hiring? (July 2014)
- Blue Bottle acquires Tonx
Recent news
- Gallery of Blue Bottle Coffee Umeda Chayamachi Cafe / I IN - 5 - ArchDaily
- Blue Bottle Coffee launches cold espresso made without machines - Nation’s Restaurant News
- Nestlé sells Blue Bottle Coffee to Centurium Capital - Food Dive
- Blue Bottle Coffee Reimagines Iced Espresso with Kyoto-Style Espresso - PR Newswire
- Luckin Coffee Acquires Blue Bottle Coffee - Sprudge
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Working in Skokie, Illinois
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Illinois is a state in the Midwestern region of the United States. It borders on Lake Michigan to its northeast, the Mississippi River to its west, and the Wabash and Ohio rivers to its south. Of the fifty U.S. states, Illinois has the fifth-largest gross domestic product (GDP), the sixth-largest population, and the 25th-most land area. Its capital city is Springfield in the center of the state, a
Cost of living in Illinois: 0.0% below the national average — via BEA
Minimum wage in Illinois: $15.00/hr — via FRED
Real GDP per capita in Illinois: $71,835 — via FRED
Home prices in Illinois (year over year): +5.8% — via FRED
Median household income in Cook County: $81,797 — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Most common commute in Cook County: Drove Alone (55%) — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Households with home internet in Cook County: 91% — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Nearby history: Harrer Building, listed 1983 (218m away) — via National Register of Historic Places
Typical climate: average high 58°F / low 40°F year-round (summers around 81°F, winters around 18°F) — via NOAA 1991-2020 Normals
- Elevation 191m (627 ft)
Source: Wikipedia (state)
About this role & career path
Traits that fit this role
- Social Orientation
- Cooperation
- Dependability
Source: O*NET Work Styles (Distinctiveness Rank).
Typical preparation needed: Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed. Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not. — via O*NET
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Salary & compensation
Workers in Food Preparation & Serving Related occupations earn a national median of $18,666 — via US Census ACS / Data USA
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Listing facts
- Role Barista
- Employer Bluebottle Coffee
- Location Skokie, Illinois
- Type Part Time
- Pay (from listing) Pay not listed
- Posted August 14, 2026
- Apply by September 13, 2026
- Overview Full job description on this page (254 words)
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Typical work in Barista
Independent occupational context from O*NET (U.S. public-domain labor data). This is about the occupation, not a rewrite of this employer's posting.
- Receive and process customer payments.
- Prepare or serve hot or cold beverages, such as coffee, espresso drinks, blended coffees, or teas.
- Take customer orders and convey them to other employees for preparation.
- Clean or sanitize work areas, utensils, or equipment.
- Describe menu items to customers, or suggest products that might appeal to them.
- Clean service or seating areas.
Public discussions & open sources
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- Hacker News — How AeroPress Fans Are Hacking Their Way to a Better Cup of Coffee
- Hacker News — A scientist stole my root beer
- Hacker News — Ask HN: Who is hiring? (July 2014)
- Hacker News — Blue Bottle acquires Tonx
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