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.