Barista

Location: South Carolina State University

Employment Type: Part-time

Pay

$7.25 per hour - $21.30 per hour

Schedule

Varying shifts, days/hours (open availability preferred). More details will be provided during the interview process.

Responsibilities

• Greets all guests and provides quick, friendly, and personalized service.
• Mixes and serves hot and cold beverages such as coffee, espresso, cappuccino, café latte, tea, chai, fruit blend drinks, etc., while considering customer specifications.
• Works to maintain good customer relations and speedy delivery of all beverages and food items.
• Educates guests regarding menu offerings and initiates suggestive selling.
• Arranges coffee bar/cart supplies and cups/mugs to make attractive displays.
• Cleans coffee machines, restaurant areas, and preparation areas.
• Records all sales, collects money, operates a cash register, and follows all cash-handling procedures as required.
• Performs physical tasks including significant walking or other means of mobility, standing for extended periods (which may exceed 8 hours), reaching, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, and frequently lifting up to 35 pounds (occasionally up to 50 pounds).
• Attends work and shows for scheduled shift on time with satisfactory regularity.
• Other duties may be assigned and can differ among accounts, depending on business necessities and client requirements.

Requirements

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
• Customer service related work experience.
• Knowledge of food preparation, sanitation, standards, and inventory control systems.
• Starbucks Baristas may be required to be certified.

Benefits

• Flexible and supportive work environment.
• Access to ongoing training/development and advancement opportunities.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• 401k retirement plan.
• Discount programs.
• Some locations may offer additional site-specific benefits, including free “shift” meals (and/or allowances/per diems), uniforms, safety shoes, public transportation support, and/or parking.