Barista - Temporary

About the role

A Barnes & Noble bookstore is a gathering place for readers and the community. As a Barista, you are an integral member of the team at the heart of our Cafés. You welcome customers in a cheerful and helpful way by saying hello, answering questions and consistently going out of your way to connect readers with the right beverages and café items. Equally, you are an essential part of the café team in maintaining the attractive presentation and ensuring the efficient running of the Café. You help unpack and stock deliveries and to tidy our bakes case and dining area. You work our registers in a quick and friendly manner, ensuring our customers receive a highly professional service.

Responsibilities

• Welcome customers in a cheerful and helpful way by saying hello, answering questions and connecting readers with the right beverages and café items.
• Maintain attractive presentation and ensure efficient running of the Café.
• Help unpack and stock deliveries.
• Tidy the bakes case and dining area.
• Work registers in a quick and friendly manner, ensuring highly professional service.
• Make food and drinks properly with ease and accuracy.
• Maintain café cleanliness through daily and weekly cleaning tasks.
• Follow and execute FIFO practices and date products correctly.
• Support the bookfloor team when needed.
• Understand loss prevention procedures and de‑escalation techniques, identify theft, and seek support for problematic behaviors.
• Perform physical activity including