Barista

Benefits:

• Life insurance
• Tips
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

We are seeking a skilled Barista to join our team. This role is essential for creating high-quality beverages, providing excellent customer service, and maintaining a clean and welcoming café environment. The ideal candidate will have a passion for coffee, a knack for customer interactions, and the ability to work efficiently under pressure.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and serve coffee and other beverages that meet high-quality standards.
• Understand and implement different brewing methods, ingredients, and equipment to prepare tea and coffee drinks, such as espressos, lattes, cappuccinos, and other custom orders.
• Engage with customers, take orders, and process payments while offering friendly and efficient service.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, including cleaning tables, counters, and coffee machines.
• Manage inventory of products and supplies to maintain stock levels and minimize waste.
• Follow health and safety guidelines to ensure a safe working environment for all employees and customers.

Working Conditions and Expectations:

• Work schedule will may vary between early morning to late evening, weekends and holidays
• Shifts will range from 4 - 8 hours and you may at times be asked to work overtime
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and keep up with the needs of the guests.
• Work inside as well as outside dining areas.
• Always act in a professional manner that represents the restaurant, owners, partners and staff.
• Respectful to all guests that have chosen to dine in our restaurants.
• Demonstrate teamwork in all areas of the restaurant
• Work with a positive attitude in all types of situations
• Follow safety and sanitation rules and laws at all times
• Attends all scheduled employee meetings.
• Always act in the best interest of the restaurant, fellow employees and guests.
• Welcome and accept feedback and coaching from the management team in order to maintain and grow as an employee

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Customer service and/or restaurant experience preferred.
• Be able to communicate clearly and effectively in the predominant language(s) of our guests.
• Have working knowledge of food menu.
• Food Handlers certificate required
• Previous experience as a Barista or in a coffee shop setting preferred, but not required.
• Strong knowledge of coffee brewing methods, beverage preparation, and sanitation principles.

Physical Requirements:

• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 8 hours) and work in multiple level building.
• Be able to safely lift and easily maneuver items that may weigh up to 25 pounds.