Looking for a new and exciting opportunity? We re-launched as a café/sober bar at a NEW location in downtown Crystal Lake.

The Other Side has been established for over 10 years and we are expanding our services to the community. We provide spaces that are both exciting and functional. The staff provides locally sourced coffee and high-quality barista drinks, quick breakfast options and great service. When the evening hits, The Other Side staff provides a fun atmosphere with creative nonalcoholic mocktails and activities.

We offer the following:

• Competitive Wages $13 - $15 per Hour Starting (PLUS Tips.)
• Credit Card and Cash Tips average $2-4+ per Hour
• Paid Industry Certifications
• Company Discount

We are excited about our growth and opportunity because we are excited about our people. We are looking for coffee and restaurant industry professionals to join our team. Positive growth can happen with a well driven team and great communication.

About the Job

All employees are expected to be able to produce exceptional quality coffee, espresso drinks, mocktails and food. The job requires focus, expertise, practice, resilience, and confidence. It requires a degree of physical aptitude. We are preparing incredible quality food and drinks, in a very fast and sometimes hectic environment. We work hard to introduce and/or improve skills, but ultimately, the best baristas will be self-driven.

Food handler certification required, if you do not have this, it must be obtained in the first 30 days of hire. We will cover the cost to obtain proper certification. All food items and prep are built to be quick and easy with the best quality. All staff will be required to perform work in the preparation and service of food items.

The evening sober bar will require the same standards and qualities as any other position held. Cross training will be a positive approach in building a strong team.

At all times we are customer focused. “Quality and Service” are what drive us to provide an amazing guest experience. We engage every customer we meet by asking them how they are doing. It is a moment of small talk before the order that makes so much difference. We make it our goal to understand them and satisfy the human longing for connection and great experiences. We provide the experience expected while dining 5-star, but in a shorter time frame. The quality of the food and beverages are only as good as the customers experience of it. We strive to stand out from the local competition by focusing on quality and service in all aspects.

• Candidates with barista, bartender and food experience are encouraged to apply. Industry professionals are encouraged to apply. Our wages are competitive.
• Barista & bartender experience is preferred, not required.
• Part time positions are available.
• Extensive training is provided.
• Skills tests and reviews will determine employment decisions.
• Customer service minded individuals only.
• We all clean counters, floors, under-bar areas, kitchens, dishes, equipment, ceiling vents, we change lightbulbs, shovel when it snows, run small errands.
• The goal is to rotate positions at the café/sober bar. We greet and ring up customers, we answer phones, we prepare drinks, we dial in grinders, test espresso and batch coffee, check the floor and tables, and we all prep and produce food items in the kitchen.
• We are all responsible for problems and challenges. We work together to figure things out, we notify each other when we discover small and big problems. We notify each other of mistakes, we take ownership and feedback. We are accountable. Importantly, up and down the company, we take criticism, we don't throw it back in people’s faces, we process it, we take what we should from it, we get a good night sleep, and we just keep improving.
• Empathy, acceptance, and inclusion help us understand each other and our customers better. We welcome people of all faiths, ethnic backgrounds, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, and political affiliation. We value, welcome, and seek diversity. We seek out common ground and give everyone dignity and respect.

The Other Side provided the following inclusive hiring information:

We are an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.

• Inclusive of minority and disadvantaged groups
• LGBTQ+ friendly workplace
• Age-inclusive

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $13.00 - $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid training
• Vision insurance

Restaurant type:

• Bar
• Coffee shop

Shift:

• 4 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift
• Night shift

Weekly day range:

• Every weekend
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Crystal Lake, IL 60014: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience:

• Guest services: 1 year (Required)
• Barista: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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