Coach Barista

About Coach

Founded in New York in 1941, Coach is a modern American luxury house celebrated for its leather craftsmanship, effortless style, and optimistic spirit. As an employer, the brand offers a dynamic environment where heritage and innovation meet across design, retail, merchandising, digital, and corporate functions. Coach values creativity, inclusivity, and personal growth, encouraging teams to bring authentic perspectives to a global business with a distinctly New York attitude. Guided by its commitment to quality, self-expression, and responsible progress, Coach provides opportunities for talent to shape meaningful customer experiences while contributing to the continued evolution of an iconic lifestyle brand.

Coach is hiring a Temporary Barista for its Woodbury Common Coffee Shop in Central Valley, New York. The role is part-time, pays $15–$18 per hour plus tips, and combines handcrafted beverage preparation and guest service with sales, merchandising, and café operations.

Role & Responsibilities

• Welcome guests warmly and authentically, assist them, and identify ways to make their experience enjoyable and memorable.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of the menu, merchandise, and Coach heritage, and share information about product craftsmanship and quality.
• Meet individual and store sales goals by presenting beverage, food, and merchandise options; recommend customizations such as alternative milks, extra shots, or larger sizes; and inform guests about limited-availability items.
• Support floor sets, replenishment, and visual merchandising standards.
• Keep the workplace clean, organized, and stocked; follow sanitation and food safety standards; and operate espresso machines, grinders, and ovens to prepare and serve handcrafted beverages according to recipes and guest preferences.
• Collaborate with team members to resolve problems and ensure a seamless guest experience; share selling strategies and celebrate team achievements.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a barista or in a café setting is preferred.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Basic math skills for handling transactions and managing cash.
• Availability for flexible shifts, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and stand for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and carry items up to 25 lbs; ability to lift at least 25 lbs regularly and up to 50 lbs occasionally, as well as climb, bend, kneel, and maneuver around the sales floor and stockroom.
• Effective client service skills, proven organizational skills, and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with food and beverage operating systems.
• Ability to work as part of a team and build relationships.

Skills

Experience

Barista or café experience preferred.

Workplace

Compensation

The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 15 to USD 18 per hour.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, disability insurance, 401(k), paid parental leave, commuter benefits, and tuition assistance.

Culture

Coach fosters a creative, inclusive workplace where teams are encouraged to bring authenticity, craftsmanship, and modern optimism to everything they do. As part of a global fashion house with a strong New York heritage, it offers a collaborative environment that values innovation, diversity, and personal growth.

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