Careers
BUILD YOUR CRAFT IN THE ROOM
We produce beverage experiences for brand activations, trade shows, and corporate programs nationwide. Three full-time roles in New York. Six on-call crew roles across the network.
Careers
OPEN ROLES
Two tracks. Full-time roles run the business from New York — planning, coordination, and partnerships. On-call roles run the rooms: espresso bars, mobile bars, and beverage programs for clients including Google, Meta, Adobe, and American Express. Our national barista network is 2,300 strong.
Apply once, through one form. Full-time applicants hear back within two weeks. On-call applicants stay in the pool and we reach out when a shift matches your availability.
Nine open roles — three full-time, six on-call
On-Call Event CaptainOn-call · NYC metro + travel
You own the event on site. The client talks to you, and the crew follows you.
What you'll do
- Lead a crew of two to eight from load-in through load-out
- Own the timeline, the client relationship, and every on-site call
- Verify power, water, footprint, and access on arrival
- Solve venue changes without escalating to the client
- Report counts, photos, and issues back within 24 hours
What you bring
- Three years or more hospitality with team lead experience
- Barista or bartending background
- Calm decision making when the venue changes the plan
- Reliable phone and reliable follow-through
- Open to travel for multi-day trade shows
On-Call BaristaOn-call · NYC metro + national
You run the bar. Espresso, milk, and volume — dialed in and on brand, in front of the client's guests.
What you'll do
- Dial in and pull espresso on a two-group setup under service volume
- Steam milk to spec and pour clean latte art on every drink
- Hold quality through 150–400 drink services
- Set up, break down, and reset the station between activations
- Represent the client's brand at their event, in their room
What you bring
- One year or more on a commercial espresso machine
- Clean pours under time pressure
- Availability inside 48-hour call windows
- Black service uniform, comfortable on your feet for eight hours
- Food handler certification or willingness to get one
On-Call Event DriverOn-call · NYC metro · early call times
Equipment arrives on time and intact. That is the whole job, and it decides whether the event starts on schedule.
What you'll do
- Transport espresso machines, mobile bars, and supplies to venue
- Load in through freight elevators, docks, and street level
- Stage equipment with the captain and return it to the shop
- Keep the vehicle clean and the inventory accounted for
- Handle NYC parking, permits, and dock timing
What you bring
- Valid driver's license with a clean record
- Comfortable driving cargo vans and box trucks in the city
- Ability to lift 50 lbs and move equipment on a hand truck
- Early call times and hard deadlines
On-Call Bar BackOn-call · NYC metro
You keep the bar moving. Nothing runs out, nothing backs up, nothing slows the line.
What you'll do
- Stage milk, cups, syrups, and ice ahead of demand
- Break down boxes, manage waste, keep back of house clean
- Support load-in and load-out with the captain
- Restock and reset during service lulls
- Cover the bar during barista breaks
What you bring
- Ability to lift 50 lbs repeatedly
- Speed and situational awareness in tight spaces
- On time, every time
- No prior experience required — this is the entry point to the barista track
On-Call ServerOn-call · NYC metro
You take the experience to the guest. Trays, timing, and a read on the room.
What you'll do
- Pass beverages and light bites across the floor
- Keep guest-facing space clean, stocked, and presentable
- Answer guest questions about what's being served
- Support the bar during peak windows
- Break down the floor at close
What you bring
- Prior event, catering, or restaurant floor experience
- Tray service and standing for full shifts
- Comfortable in corporate and luxury environments
- Food handler certification or willingness to get one
On-Call BartenderOn-call · NYC metro
Full bar and coffee-forward cocktails. You build drinks fast and you build them the same way every time.
What you'll do
- Execute a set cocktail and mocktail menu at volume
- Batch, prep, and stage before doors open
- Card, pace, and manage guests responsibly
- Run espresso martinis alongside the coffee program
- Close out, inventory, and pack the bar
What you bring
- Two years or more bartending, event or high-volume preferred
- TIPS or equivalent alcohol service certification
- NYC food handler certification
- Consistency over flair — the tenth drink matches the first
APPLY
One form for every role. We review applications weekly. Tell us which role you want in the first field — if you are applying full-time, put your resume or LinkedIn in the link field.
Espresso State of Mind is an equal opportunity employer. Posted salary ranges are good-faith estimates for the role in New York. Questions? Email careers@espressostateofmind.com.