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. To be successful in this role, you should have customer service skills. Willing to train to right person in barista skills and knowledge. Café is open 6am - 5pm, candidate should be flexible to work varying shifts in that time frame.

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 Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 – 42 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training

Experience:

• Guest Services: 2 years (Preferred)
• Food Service: 1 year (Required)
• Barista experience: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person