RocketCup Barista - Golisano Institute Buffalo

ROCKETCUP COFFEE

Barista — Golisano Institute, Buffalo, NY

Location

125 Washington Street, Buffalo, NY 14203 (inside the Golisano Institute for Business)

Job Type

Full-time and part-time positions available

Pay

$16.00 – $19.00 per hour, based on experience. This is a non-tipped position.

Reports To

Café Manager, Rocket Cup Coffee

Rocket Cup Coffee is opening its newest location inside the Golisano Institute for Business in downtown Buffalo. This is a hub built for students, entrepreneurs, and the surrounding community. Over the last year, the Institute has revitalized the Buffalo News building on Washington Street, and we're looking for our founding barista team to help bring the space to life.

Do you look at someone and think, “I want them to have a great day”? Do you enjoy working hard when there's real purpose behind it? Do you believe a genuine “how's your day going?” and a real smile can change how someone's morning goes?

If that sounds like you, you might belong at Rocket Cup.

Here, coffee is more than a drink; it's how we bring people together, energize the community, and create a moment of genuine hospitality for everyone who walks through the door.

Duties for this role include, but are not limited to:

• Craft espresso-based and brewed coffee drinks to Rocket Cup's quality standards
• Operate and maintain the espresso machine and other café equipment
• Prepare food items and sandwiches for the café menu
• Stock, receive, and organize inventory and supplies
• Handle catering orders for events and offices, including packing, staging, and delivering orders on and near campus
• Greet guests, take orders, and create a welcoming experience
• Keep the café clean, organized, and running smoothly, following all health and safety guidelines
• Pitch in wherever the team needs support. This is a hands-on, all-in role

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record, required for catering deliveries
• Comfortable lifting up to 40 lbs and standing/moving for a full shift
• Food service / hospitality experience highly recommended
• Strong communication skills and a genuine interest in people
• Ability to multitask and stay steady during a fast-paced rush
• Motivation to learn Rocket Cup's coffee craft and grow with the company
• Scheduling flexibility, including some nights, weekends, and campus event hours
• Hours of the cafe will be approximately 7am - 6pm Monday - Friday. These are subject to change.

Hourly Rate: $16.00 – $19.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications. This wage reflects our good-faith range for this role at the time of posting. This is a non-tipped position. Your full hourly wage is guaranteed; no tip credit is applied.

• Paid, hands-on training on espresso, brewing, and food prep
• Growth opportunities as Rocket Cup expands
• A front-row seat to a brand-new space at the Golisano Institute
• A team that treats coffee as a way to build community, not just a paycheck

Rocket Cup Coffee (Revitalize Coffee Company LLC) is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other status protected by federal, New York State, or local law.

This posting complies with New York Labor Law § 194-b (Pay Transparency Law): the wage range above is Rocket Cup's good-faith estimate of what this role pays at the time of posting, and this is not a tipped position under New York wage and hour law.

Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants and employees with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the New York State Human Rights Law; contact us to request one.

The duties described above are representative, not exhaustive — Rocket Cup may assign related tasks as business needs evolve.