Barista

About the role

As a Barista at HIVE Bakery & Cafe, you will play a crucial role in delivering exceptional coffee and tea experiences to our guests. Your role involves preparing and serving beverages with precision, maintaining high standards of presentation, and ensuring a seamless guest experience in both the bar and dining room areas.

Responsibilities

• Prepare coffee and tea beverages following established recipes and presentation guidelines.
• Demonstrate expertise in latte art, ensuring designs are symmetrical, centered, and have good contrast.
• Adhere to barista steam rules, such as prioritizing larger drinks and adjusting temperature for smaller ones.
• Prep and steam milk, set up americano sets, and organize cups for to-go drinks.
• Call out names and serve coffee/tea drinks to guests with a friendly and professional demeanor.
• Maintain and clean the coffee bar area, ensuring it is stocked, organized, and ready for service.
• Perform opening, side, and closing duties as per standard operating procedures.
• Engage with guests to ensure their beverage and service expectations are met.
• Provide knowledgeable information about the restaurant and our offerings.
• Communicate guest feedback and any issues to management promptly.
• Respond quickly to spills and ensure a safe environment for both guests and team members.
• Operate and maintain cleanliness of equipment, including the espresso machine.
• Follow sanitation and safety standards, including proper food handling and storage procedures.
• Accurately fulfill beverage orders and maintain high standards of presentation.
• Uphold professional appearance and attire in line with HIVE Bakery & Café standards.
• Demonstrate effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Ensure cleanliness, sanitation, and safety standards are consistently met.

Requirements

• Extensive knowledge of coffee and tea.
• Proficiency in reading tickets and organizing tasks for efficient service.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Professional communication and social skills suitable for guest interaction.
• Ability to lift and carry trays, bags, and boxes up to 50 pounds.
• Capable of standing and walking for 8–10-hour shifts.
• Able to reach, bend, stoop, and perform tasks.
• Strong organizational skills with keen attention to detail.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt quickly in a dynamic environment.
• Must be available for flexible scheduling, including weekends and holidays.
• Understanding of potential hazards such as cuts, burns, slips, trips, and falls.

Benefits

• Dynamic and supportive work environment that values and prioritizes God, family, and work.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Engaging and collaborative company culture.
• 50% Hive Collective employee discount to you and immediate family members.
• Holidays off; no work on Sundays.

Pay

Hourly Range: $16.00 per hour

Schedule

Morning/Day and Night shifts available (open through season). Flexible scheduling, including weekends and holidays.