Barista

The Barista plays a key role in our energetic team of food and beverage enthusiasts who are driven to provide excellent customer service. You’ll have the opportunity to be part of a fun atmosphere where both customers and employees have a great experience that’s welcoming and engaging.

Duties

A Barista’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Make and serve specialty coffee/espresso and tea
• Speak and interact with both new and regular customers
• Maintain a clean and sanitized work station
• Follow health and safety guidelines
• Adhere to recipes and presentations for food and beverage items
• Contribute to a positive team environment
• Providing premier customer service
• Accepting payment and providing change when appropriate
• Handling cash and other tenders accurately
• Must have an attention to detail
• Able to work evenings, weekends and holidays
• Assisting in other duties, as assigned
• Clean service or seating area
• Serve prepared foods, such as Panini, pastries, salads etc.
• Set up or restock product displays/coolers

Qualifications

Required: The required qualifications are as follows:

• 16 years of age or older
• able to deliver friendly, courteous, prompt customer service
• able to read, write and perform simple math problems
• able to interpret, understand and follow instructions and solve problems
• at least 1+ year in the coffee service industry
• Detailed-oriented and passionate about product quality
• Able to use an espresso machine

Preferred: The preferred qualifications are as follows:

• food preparation experience
• able to work well with others as a team member
• previous experience an asset
• a passion for serving people
• Product knowledge on espresso coffee

Work Conditions

A Barista’s duties are performed primarily in the Café.  Work includes walking, standing for prolonged periods, and making specialty drinks. Duties also include frequent interaction with customers and associates.