We are looking for a Barista to prepare and serve hot and cold beverages, including various types of coffees, smoothies, bowls, bagels and pastries. Barista should be comfortable educating customers on our drinks menu, making recommendations based on their preferences, up-selling special items and taking orders. Also for cashiers for various areas in the store. To be successful in this role, you should have customer service skills. This will be a closing shift. Our cafe is currently open until 5:00pm, but will be extending our hours to 7pm in the near future.
Note: this position’s compensation includes cash and credit card tips in addition to hourly pay!
Responsibilities
- Greet customers as they enter
- Give customers what they want in a timely and efficient manner
- Take orders while paying attention to details (e.g. preferences of coffee blend, dairy and sugar ratios)
- Prepare beverages following recipes
- Serve beverages and prepared food, like cookies, pastries and muffins
- Receive and process payments (cash and credit cards)
- Keep the bar area clean
- Maintain stock of clean products, pastry cases and supplies for smoothies, bowls, and bagels.
- Check if brewing equipment operates properly and report any maintenance needs
- Comply with health and safety regulations
- Communicate customer feedback to managers and recommend new menu items
Skills
- Previous work experience as a Barista or Waiter/Waitress
- Hands-on experience with brewing equipment
- Knowledge of sanitation regulations
- Flexibility to work various shifts
- Basic math skills
- Ability to gauge customers’ preferences
- Excellent communication skills
- High school diploma; relevant training is a plus
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour
Expected hours: 35 – 42 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid training
Restaurant type:
Shift:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
Weekly day range:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Guest Services: 2 years (Preferred)
- Food Service: 1 year (Required)
- Barista experience: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person