Barista

Key Responsibilities

• Welcome customers, inform them about specials or new items, answer questions, and accept orders and payments.
• Prepare foods, such as sandwiches or baked goods, grind and blend coffee beans, brew coffee and tea, and serve items to customers.
• Packaging food and beverages for sale.
• Sell coffee and highlight the differences between items.
• Educate customers about brewing methods.
• Clean and restock work and dining areas, empty trash, and sanitize equipment and utensils.
• Learn about brewing methods, beverage blends, food preparation, and presentation techniques to improve food quality.
• Take inventory and replenish items in display cases, at tables, or behind the counter.
• Work as part of a fun, high-energy team.
• Adhere to all food safety regulations and quality controls.

Key Experience and Education Needed

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Driver’s License and Good Driving Record Required.
• Experience in food and beverage preparation or customer service preferred.
• Training and willingness to continue learning about food and beverage preparation.

Other Qualifications to be Considered

• Exceptional listening and communication skills.
• Availability to work around peak hours, including early mornings, weekends, and holidays.
• A polite, engaging personality.
• Commitment to customer satisfaction and service excellence.
• Willingness to work as part of a high-energy, efficient team in a fast-paced environment.
• Be self-motivated.

Benefits

• Very attractive benefits packages for employees and their families, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, a wide array of ancillary insurance products for life’s needs, 401(k) plan with company matching.
• Generous paid vacation, sick, holiday, and maternity/paternity leave policies.