Part-Time Cafe Associate

About BRIC:

BRIC is a leading arts and media institution anchored in Downtown Brooklyn whose work spans contemporary visual and performing arts media and civic action. For nearly 50 years BRIC has shaped Brooklyns cultural and media landscape by presenting and incubating artists creators students and media makers. BRIC serves as a creative catalyst and ignites learning in people of all ages and centralizes diverse voices that take risks and drive culture forward. BRIC builds Brooklyns creative future.

About the Part-Time Cafe Associate Role:

The Café Associate supports BRICs public and private events by managing bar and café operations providing high-quality beverage service and ensuring a welcoming and efficient guest experience. This role requires strong customer service skills attention to detail and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced event environment.

What Youll Do in the Role:

Bar & Café Operations

• Manage the bar area during events ensuring smooth service and positive guest interactions.
• Prepare and serve alcoholic beverages including beer wine and poured cocktails in accordance with house standards.
• Prepare and serve non-alcoholic beverages including coffee tea and soft drinks.
• Utilize the Square POS system to process payments accurately and efficiently.
  
  

Sales Inventory & Cash Handling

• Sell event-related merchandise and track inventory to ensure adequate stock levels.
• Monitor and manage inventory of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages before during and after events.
• Handle the cash drawer responsibly maintaining accurate records providing change and reconciling sales as required.

Compliance & Customer Service

• Verify customer identification and ensure compliance with legal drinking age requirements.
• Maintain a friendly professional and welcoming demeanor at all times.
• Provide menu guidance and beverage recommendations to guests as needed.
  
  

Set-Up & Closing

• Assist with bar setup prior to doors ensuring equipment supplies and service areas are ready for use.
• Complete closing procedures at the end of events including cleaning surfaces securing alcohol and restoring the space according to BRIC standards.
  
  

Other Duties

• Support additional FOH or Operations needs as directed by the House Manager or Operations team.
  
  

Qualifications and Skills:

• Prior experience in bar cafe or event-based food and beverage service preferred.
• TIPS Certification Required - BRIC will support your training and completion of necessary TIPS Certification
• Familiarity with Square POS or similar point-of-sale systems.
• Knowledge of alcohol service best practices and ID verification.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and remain calm during high-volume service.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform light lifting during events.
• Availability to work evening hours and weekends.

Youll Bring these Strengths to the Role:

• Mission & Values Alignment: A passion for BRICs support of the arts in Brooklyn and a deep commitment to building community igniting learning and making change through the arts and creativity.

• Commitment to Equity & Inclusion: Desire to operationalize equity within the Operations function.
• Communication & Relationship Building: An emotionally intelligent values- and results-driven team player. Skilled communicator and relationship builder.
• Organization & Time Management: Ability to work independently prioritize tasks across competing deadlines and be proactive.

Other Things to Know:

• Compensation: The rate for this position is $19/hour plus pooled tips over a pay period.
• Status and location: This is a part-time as needed role 4-10 events a month or 5-10 hours per week all onsite at BRIC House in downtown Brooklyn.
• Mission & Values: BRIC is committed to building Brooklyns creative future. We advance opportunities for visual artists performers and media makers. We present bold work that reflects diverse audiences and speaks to the world. We ignite learning in people of all ages. We unite Brooklyn through art and creativity to build community and make change.

How to Apply:

All applicants must submit a resume together with a cover letter outlining the ways in which their skills and experience align with our specific needs via our online application portal found here on our website. Candidates of color and from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds are highly encouraged to apply.

BRIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin age religion creed disability military and veteran status genetic information or any other factor which cannot be used as a basis for an employment decision.

Required Experience:

Junior IC