Barista

Kaffas is seeking a friendly, dependable, and customer-focused Barista to support daily café operations and provide quality beverage service to customers. This role involves preparing coffee and other beverages, taking orders, operating the POS system, maintaining clean work areas, and assisting coworkers during busy service periods. The ideal candidate is attentive to detail, reliable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced café environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Welcome customers and provide friendly, professional service.
• Prepare coffee, espresso, tea, and other beverages according to established procedures.
• Take customer orders accurately and operate the POS system.
• Process cash, card, and other approved customer payments.
• Answer basic questions about beverages, menu items, and café offerings.
• Confirm order details and communicate customer requests clearly with team members.
• Maintain beverage stations, counters, equipment, and service areas in a clean and organized condition.
• Monitor and replenish coffee beans, milk, cups, lids, napkins, and other café supplies.
• Assist with food and café item service as needed.
• Maintain beverage quality, presentation, and order accuracy.
• Support efficient customer and order flow during busy periods.
• Assist with opening, closing, and routine daily café responsibilities.
• Follow food-safety, sanitation, cleanliness, and workplace procedures.
• Work cooperatively with other café team members to maintain smooth operations.

Qualifications

• Previous barista, café, coffee shop, restaurant, or customer-service experience is helpful.
• Interest in coffee, espresso, and beverage preparation.
• Friendly and professional approach to customer service.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Reliable, punctual, and responsible.
• Good attention to detail and order accuracy.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment.
• Able to learn beverage preparation, POS systems, and café procedures.
• Willingness to follow instructions and support the team.

Benefits

• On-the-job training and support.
• Flexible scheduling may be available.
• Employee discounts or café perks may be available.
• Opportunities to develop barista and customer-service skills.
• Supportive and team-oriented work environment.
• Additional benefits may vary by position and location.

About the Company

Kaffas provides a welcoming café environment focused on quality coffee, beverages, friendly customer service, and efficient daily operations. The café team works together to maintain clean and organized service areas while providing customers with a positive and comfortable experience.

Pay: $24.00 - $29.00 per hour

Expected hours: 36.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person