Job Description:

Hourly Range $20.00 - $22.00 *

About SaksWorks:
SaksWorks at Saks Global crafts customized environments through curated services, amenities, and programming - designed to meet the needs of corporate workforces and help them flourish! SaksWorks takes a cutting-edge, whole human approach, and ultimately creates spaces where people can seamlessly bump into ways to feel better and practice healthy habits easily throughout their workdays.

Day In the Life:
As a Barista & Plant Care Generalist at SaksWorks, you’ll be joining a team that is committed to delivering amazing food and beverage service to guests while also creating a warm and welcoming environment where guests feel special and valued. You will be responsible for caring for our in-office plants throughout their development, including providing nutrient solutions they require to grow, protecting plants from pests, ensuring their environment allows for successful growth and providing basic maintenance to the plants.

We have a full-service cafe, daily-restaurant pop-up program, catering program, weekly local food pop-up programs, and more, all within our corporate headquarter offices of Saks Global. You will be at the forefront of building relationships and a deeper sense of community with Associates within the broader Saks Global company, ranging from C-suite executives to fashion & merchandising Associates.

To be successful in this position, you’ll have a passion for plants, enjoy coffee, catering and hospitality service, but more importantly, love creating an atmosphere and welcoming environment rooted in empathy, respect and creating an elevated workplace vibe.

What You Will Do:

• Deliver best in class service to our Saks Global associates and other staff
• Work to ensure that all guests feel welcome and valued
• Oversee and determine best practices for young plant production
• Responsible for the health and maintenance of indoor plants, including watering, cleaning, pruning and fertilizing.
• Ensure plants and display containers are clean and free from dust and debris
• Keep all plants free from diseases and insects
• Enter food and beverage orders accurately into a system and receive payment from guests
• Ensure that cafe, F&B, and our general work stations are clean and to SaksWorks standards
• Drink coffee, other beverages, and try new foods on the regular to make sure we’re delivering amazing product
• Complete operational tasks as needed for broader operation, such as restocking, delivering, etc.,
• Educate customers around various offerings available within the SaksWorks ecosystem
• Be a great team member and support cleaning and maintenance and various other tasks that will come up throughout the course of the day

What You Will Need:

• At least 1 year professional experience in the service industry
• Experience or knowledge in caring for plants
• A clear and warm communication style with a passion for providing customers with best-in-class care, service, and wellness
• Organized, detail-oriented, self-motivated, with an ability to juggle multiple conversations and solve problems efficiently and thoughtfully
• A “no task is too small” attitude
• Comfortable with physically demanding environment by standing for long periods of time

What You Can Expect:

• A fast-moving environment where you will embrace change to ensure the company is competitive and future forward
• A People-first culture where Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are celebrated and promoted at every step of the way
• An opportunity to work with highly supportive teams to help you build the career you want
• Work in our Downtown NYC headquarters, located at the highly activated Brookfield Place, with direct access to amenities such as an in-office subsidized café, wellness programs and many food options
• An amazing Associate discount of up to 40% off of top brands at all of our retail locations

Thank you for your interest with Saks Global. We look forward to reviewing your application.

Saks Global provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Saks Global complies with applicable state and local laws governing non discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Saks Global welcomes all applicants for this position. Should you be individually selected to participate in an assessment or selection process, accommodations are available upon request in relation to the materials or processes to be used.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Saks.com is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

*The above expected salary range may have some variability based upon factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s overall experience, qualifications, and geographic location. If you are interested in the role, we encourage you to apply and, if selected to move forward in the interview process, you will have a chance to speak with our recruitment team regarding your specific salary expectations.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Saks.com is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

*The above expected salary range may have some variability based upon factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s overall experience, qualifications, and geographic location. If you are interested in the role, we encourage you to apply and, if selected to move forward in the interview process, you will have a chance to speak with our recruitment team regarding your specific salary expectations.