Facilities/Barista Assistant

About Akuna: 

Akuna Capital is an innovative trading firm with a strong focus on collaboration, cutting-edge technology, data driven solutions, and automation. We specialize in providing liquidity as an options market-maker – meaning we are committed to providing competitive quotes that we are willing to both buy and sell. To do this successfully, we design and implement our own low latency technologies, trading strategies, and mathematical models.  

Our Founding Partners first conceptualized Akuna in their hometown of Sydney. They opened the firm’s first office in 2011 in the heart of the derivatives industry and the options capital of the world – Chicago. Today, Akuna is proud to operate from additional offices in Sydney, Shanghai, London and Singapore. 

What you’ll do as a Facilities & Barista Assistant at Akuna: 

We are looking for an energetic individual to support our in-office coffee bar and help manage all aspects of providing service to employees each day. Our Chicago Headquarters offers a stocked kitchen, floor-to-ceiling whiteboards, ping-pong & pool tables, and a sweeping 360° view of the lakefront & city skyline, and ensuring the office operates at its best is crucial in this role. This is a 30-hour per-week position, from 8am to 2pm, Monday through Friday. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with excellent attention-to-detail, who takes pride in the way the office looks and operates. In this role, you will: 

• Maintain the cleanliness, organization, and overall appearance of kitchens, common areas, storage spaces, and shared office areas throughout the day
• Manage daily dishwashing operations, including loading and unloading dishwashers, putting away clean dishes, and washing and folding kitchen/bath towels
• Clean and sanitize kitchen surfaces and equipment, including counters, tables, sinks, appliances, microwaves, toasters, glass doors, and other high-touch areas
• Perform routine and scheduled upkeep, including dusting, refrigerator clean-outs, kitchen shelving organization, plant care, and removal of expired or damaged products
• Restock beverages, snacks, communal refrigerators, paper products, soap, sanitizer, and other kitchen and office consumables to maintain appropriate daily supply levels
• Monitor and organize inventory using FIFO rotation, assist with weekly inventory counts, identify low-stock items, and communicate replenishment needs to the Facilities team
• Receive, organize, and properly store grocery, supply, and vendor deliveries while maintaining clean and orderly storage rooms and supply closets
• Provide general Facilities support, including reporting maintenance issues, replacing light bulbs and batteries, hanging signage, adjusting furniture, assisting with workstation setups and office moves, and escorting vendors or service technicians as needed
• Support office meetings and events by assisting with room setup and breakdown, maintaining supplies, and replenishing food, beverages, and other materials as needed
• Cross-train in coffee bar operations, equipment use, cleaning procedures, food safety standards, and closing procedures, and provide backup coverage during vacations, PTO, staffing shortages, or other operational needs
• Ability to lift 30lbs and stand for long periods of time 

Qualities that make great candidates: 

• Prior barista experience is a plus, but not required
• A self-starter with excellent customer service skills and a can-do attitude
• Organized and detail-oriented with the ability to prioritize responsibilities and multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Professional and reliable
• Ready and willing to propose ideas and give input on how to make the office environment even better
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, such as Word, Excel and Outlook 

In addition to technical skillsets, Akuna values the unique perspectives people can bring to the table to collaboratively solve complex problems and drive Akuna forward. We want all groups to feel empowered to apply, even if you don’t meet every qualification. We welcome your application and encourage you to take the first steps toward your future with us! 

In accordance with Illinois Equal Pay Act, the minimum base salary starts at $36,000. Exact compensation offered may vary based on many factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and skill set. This role is also eligible for a discretionary performance bonus as part of the total compensation package and includes a comprehensive benefits package that may encompass employer-paid medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, paid time off, and other benefits. The minimum base salary herein was determined in good faith by Akuna Capital LLC.