Barista

Position Summary

This role is responsible for preparing coffee shop beverages and food, operating cash register and receiving payment in a timely and efficient manner while displaying courteous customer service.

Here's What You'll Do

• Prepare coffee shop beverages; brew, mix and/or blend beverages according to set standards.
• Prepare food items according to procedures.
• Ensure food and beverages are handled in a safe manner and according to established guidelines, and work is completed in a clean work environment.
• Operate cash register to itemize customer purchases and process payments including, but not limited to; cash, checks, credit cards, gift certificates, coupons, etc.
• Stock items and rotate Coffee items and merchandise displays.
• Maintain understanding of current store programs and product locations.
• Understand use of check-stand equipment (i.e., register) and coffee shop equipment and its efficient operation.
• Notify the department lead or manager if products and supplies need to be ordered.
• Comply with Company policies regarding security, cash handling/cash drawer accounting procedures, product handling (i.e., damaged/spoiled products), etc.
• Maintain a clean and well-stocked department; ensure the department complies with Company safety and sanitation procedures and standards.
• Communicate the Company programs (i.e., loyalty program, scans, etc.), in-store specials and coupons to customers, and models high standards of service to achieve a customer oriented store.
• Follow all PPE and Safety Guidelines
• Follow all Food Safety and Cleaning Expectations
• Follow Guest Experience Guidelines
• May be assigned tasks in other departments based on customer experience need
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed

Here's What You'll Need

• High school diploma or GED (preferred)
• One year of retail or related experience preferred.
• Good verbal communication skills; ability to interact politely and effectively with customers.
• Good customer service and organizational skills; detail-oriented.
• Basic reading, writing and arithmetic skills are required.

Physical Requirements

• May be required to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds frequently, and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• The associate is required to stand and walk for extended periods of time and may bend, stoop, twist and turn frequently.
• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is subject to a typical retail store environment (varied temperatures) and is exposed to outside weather conditions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
• Travel requirements vary by assignment.