Barista

Job Title

Event Barista (MUST BE fluent in CHINESE and ENGLISH) – NRF 2026 Trade Show (client: SUNMI).

Javits Center, New York, NY.

$35/hour.

January 11–12, 2026.

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

We are hiring an experienced barista to support SUNMI, a global smart hardware brand, at its NRF 2026 trade show booth at the Javits Center in New York City. This is a premium, short-term event role serving coffee to retail executives, technology professionals, and media in a fast-paced, high-profile environment.

• Prepare and serve espresso drinks.
• Maintain a clean and professional bar station.
• Provide friendly, polished customer service to booth visitors.
• Represent the SUNMI brand in a professional manner.
• Assist with basic restocking and organization.

• Prior barista experience (espresso machine experience required).
• Professional appearance and strong communication skills.
• Punctual and reliable.
• Must be available for both January 11 and January 12.
• MUST be fluent in CHINESE and ENGLISH

Experience: Required

Languages: Chinese – Advanced. English – Advanced

Employment: Part-time

Schedule: 9:00-5:00

Salary: $30 – $35 hourly

Benefits: Lunch compensation

APEX Communications is a New York-based company that specializes in production, public relations, event planning, content marketing, and talent management with a focus on facilitating communications and collaborations between Asia and North.