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Crepes a Latte

Tradeshow booth hospitality, drinks and food

Barista

Part-TimeUpdated on 10/20/2026
$25/hr
Junior
Chicago, IL, USA
In Person
Food Service & HospitalityDining, Bar & Counter Service

About the job

Requirements
  • At least 1 year of experience in the hospitality or service industry; barista experience is preferred.
  • Experience with food and beverage services.
  • Ability to work autonomously and take initiative.
  • Strong verbal communication and follow-up skills.
  • Availability for weekday and weekend assignments and some evenings, particularly during high season (March–June and mid-September–early December).
  • Ability to support local and national assignments, including multi-day travel throughout the United States and Canada.
  • Ability to lift 50 pounds or more with minimal support.
  • Ability to stand for 8 or more hours for multiple consecutive days.
Responsibilities
  • Prepare espresso-based and specialty beverages, as well as specialty food items, within tradeshow booths and event environments.
  • Greet guests and represent customers’ brands professionally.
  • Work with the Operations team to execute assigned tasks.
  • Follow company policies and standards for food and beverage preparation, serving, portion control, service, uniforms, grooming, and travel protocols.
  • Support local and national event assignments, including multi-day travel throughout the United States and Canada.
  • Maintain availability to support approximately 10–15 or more events per year; assignments are typically three service days plus travel and may include weekdays and weekends.
  • Communicate professionally and represent company values.
  • Follow company safety and expense policies.
  • Provide feedback on opportunities for improvement.
Desired Qualifications
  • Hospitality management, barista, culinary, or baking background.

About the company

Crepes a Latte provides trade show booth hospitality by serving beautifully presented and delicious drinks and foods to attract attendees. The service works by setting up a portable, visually appealing booth with high-quality beverages and bite-sized treats, offered to visitors to draw foot traffic and engage them with the exhibitor. Their approach differs from competitors through its focus on presentation and hospitality—creating a memorable, hospitality-driven experience rather than just handing out samples. The company aims to help clients stand out at trade shows, increase booth traffic, and leave attendees with a positive impression of the brand.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Vernon Hills, Illinois

Founded

2001

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The company touts nationwide experiential hospitality, expanding beyond one Chicago café.
  • Its employee ownership story strengthens recruiting and customer trust in B2B events.
  • Website updates in 2026 suggest active marketing and ongoing service positioning.

What critics are saying

  • Trade-show budgets fall fast; one convention downturn can crush experiential hospitality revenue.
  • Founder Michael Rosenstein stepped down in 2024, creating execution risk under new leadership.
  • Zero listed jobs on Hcareers signals a tiny workforce and concentration risk.

What makes Crepes a Latte unique

  • Crêpes à Latte pairs live food service with trade-show hospitality nationwide.
  • Its 100% employee-owned ESOP aligns staff incentives with service quality and retention.
  • Hailey Rosenstein leads a legacy brand built since 2001 in Vernon Hills.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Company Equity
  • Performance Bonus