Latasse

Café Chef / Cook — Specialty Sandwiches & Pastries LaTasse Café | Downtown Newark, NJ | On-site Position: Full-time, approximately 35–40 hours per week Pay: $18–$20 per hour, depending on experience Schedule: Primarily morning and daytime shifts, including weekends. Flexibility to cover other scheduled shifts is required. Café operating hours are 6:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. LaTasse Café is seeking an experienced chef or cook with a strong understanding of specialty sandwich preparation, ingredient quality, and presentation. Our menu features French-inspired and café-style sandwiches alongside coffee, pastries, fresh juices, and smoothies. You will prepare sandwiches with consistent flavor and portions, bake and finish ready-to-bake pastries, and maintain an organized food preparation station. Reporting to the Café Manager, you will bring culinary skill, reliability, and attention to detail to every order. Responsibilities • Prepare specialty sandwiches, including jambon-beurre, chicken and provolone, tuna, and vegetarian options., • Prepare ingredients according to approved recipes, balancing flavor, texture, and presentation., • Handle breads, meats, cheeses, vegetables, and spreads carefully to maintain freshness and quality., • Organize ingredient preparation before service and keep the station stocked., • Follow recipe and portion standards; recommend improvements for management approval., • Bake and finish ready-to-bake pastries, following product instructions and monitoring oven times and temperatures., • Maintain attractive pastry displays and monitor product freshness., • Coordinate with baristas to complete in-person, pickup, and delivery orders efficiently., • Package and label orders accurately, keeping products presentable during transport., • Follow food safety, allergen precautions, temperature control, storage, and date-labeling procedures., • Rotate stock, track waste, and communicate ingredient shortages., • Clean and sanitize utensils, equipment, and preparation areas., • Complete opening, closing, and shift handover duties. Required qualifications • At least two years of professional food preparation experience as a chef or cook in a café, restaurant, deli, or sandwich shop., • Demonstrated skill preparing specialty sandwiches with consistent quality., • Understanding of bread selection, ingredient preparation, flavor combinations, and portion control., • A current food handler certificate is required before your first shift., • Ability to operate café ovens safely and follow ready-to-bake pastry instructions., • Strong organization, cleanliness, teamwork, and order accuracy., • Ability to work efficiently during busy service., • Reliable attendance and a dependable commute to Downtown Newark., • Availability for agreed shifts, including weekends. Culinary training and experience with French-style sandwiches are preferred. Training will be provided on LaTasse’s recipes and pastry products.

Experienced Barista / Café — Downtown Newark, NJ | Full-time and part-time | On-site Pay: $18–$20 per hour, depending on experienceHours: Full-time approximately 35–40 hours; part-time approximately 15–25 hours weeklySchedule: Scheduled shifts within café operating hours of 6:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. Weekend availability required.LaTasse Café specializes in coffee, pastries, sandwiches, fresh juices, and smoothies. We are seeking experienced, dependable Baristas who take pride in quality beverages, friendly service, and a clean workspace.Reporting to the Café Manager, you will prepare beverages, bake and serve ready-to-bake pastries, fulfill online orders, and support daily café operations.Responsibilities • Prepare espresso, cappuccino, latte, brewed coffee, tea, and other beverages according to café recipes., • Steam milk consistently and follow procedures for dairy and alternative milk orders., • Prepare fresh juices and smoothies following training., • Bake and finish ready-to-bake pastries according to instructions, monitor oven times and temperatures, and display and serve pastries neatly. Training will be provided., • Greet customers, explain menu items, take accurate orders, and process payments., • Assist with basic sandwich and food preparation., • Prepare, package, and label online, pickup, and delivery orders accurately and on time., • Follow food safety and allergen procedures; refer allergy concerns to the manager before preparing an order., • Clean and sanitize equipment, utensils, counters, and service areas., • Complete assigned cleaning duties, restock supplies, and follow opening, closing, and shift handover checklists., • Report shortages, equipment problems, and customer concerns promptly. Requirements • Previous barista experience using commercial espresso equipment., • Ability to prepare espresso-based drinks and steam milk consistently., • A current food handler certificate is required before your first shift., • Ability to follow pastry baking instructions and safely operate café ovens after training., • Strong customer service, communication, and order accuracy., • Ability to follow recipes and maintain quality during busy periods., • Willingness to assist with food preparation, cleaning, and restocking., • Reliable attendance, punctuality, and a dependable commute to Downtown Newark., • Availability for agreed shifts, including weekends. Experience with Clover, Odoo, or online ordering platforms is preferred.

Café Manager Downtown Newark, NJ | Full-time | On-site Compensation: $50,000–$60,000 annually, depending on experience Schedule: Approximately 40 hours per week. Café operating hours are 6:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. Availability for scheduled opening, daytime, and closing shifts, including weekends, is required. LaTasse Café specializes in coffee, pastries, sandwiches, fresh juices, and smoothies. We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Café Manager to lead our team and take responsibility for daily operations. Reporting directly to the owner, you will manage staffing, service, inventory, and operating costs. You must be comfortable preparing coffee, serving customers, and supporting employees during busy periods. Key responsibilities • Recruit, train, schedule, and supervise café employees., • Manage attendance, shift coverage, and employee performance., • Lead opening, closing, and shift handover procedures., • Prepare espresso drinks and other beverages, take orders, and operate the register when needed., • Coordinate in-person service with online, pickup, and delivery orders., • Ensure orders are accurate, properly packaged, and ready on time., • Monitor ordering platforms, update item availability, and resolve customer or delivery issues., • Maintain consistent recipes, portions, presentation, and customer service., • Enforce food safety, allergen precautions, hygiene, and cleaning procedures., • Manage inventory, supplier orders, receiving, and waste., • Reconcile cash and POS totals and investigate discrepancies promptly., • Control labor hours and purchasing within approved budgets., • Submit a concise weekly report covering sales, staffing, costs, and operational issues. Required qualifications • At least two years of café, coffee shop, or comparable food service management or supervisory experience., • Current ServSafe Food Protection Manager certification or an equivalent accepted by the New Jersey Department of Health. Proof required before hiring., • Hands-on experience using commercial espresso equipment and preparing espresso-based drinks., • Experience training employees, scheduling shifts, managing inventory, and reconciling cash., • Ability to supervise online orders while maintaining efficient counter service., • Strong leadership, customer service, communication, and problem-solving skills., • Ability to run shifts independently and follow through reliably., • A dependable commute to Downtown Newark., • Flexible availability for opening, daytime, and closing shifts, including weekends. Experience with Clover, Odoo, DoorDash, or Uber Eats is preferred.