Barista

Barnes & Noble is a well-established and leading bookseller renowned for its vast selection of books, magazines, educational products, and a welcoming community atmosphere fostered through its bookstores nationwide. With a focus on connecting readers to the world's literary culture, Barnes & Noble bookstores serve as vibrant communal hubs where people can gather, browse, and discover new ideas and stories. They provide customers with a rich and engaging experience that goes beyond just selling books, integrating cafés within their stores to offer a cozy and friendly environment.

This particular role is for a Barista at Barnes & Noble, situated at the heart of its café operation within the bookstore. As a Barista, you play a vital role in creating an inviting atmosphere by warmly welcoming every customer, answering their questions, and actively connecting them with the right beverage and café choices. Your responsibilities involve maintaining the café’s cleanliness and attractive presentation, effectively managing the registers with a friendly demeanor, and working collaboratively with your team to ensure smooth and efficient café operations. Attention to detail is essential, especially in handling deliveries, restocking products, and maintaining order in the bake case and dining areas.

The role demands a positive and flexible attitude, as you will be expected to fill scheduling gaps and be available during early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and holidays. You must be punctual, reliable, and committed to operational excellence with a cheerful disposition toward customers and colleagues alike. This position also requires a willingness to learn new skills, including the use of technology such as registers, computers, and tablets, as well as developing merchandising expertise to uphold the café’s presentation standards.

Barnes & Noble provides comprehensive training to develop your competencies, including the mastery of food and beverage preparation, accurate execution of cleaning protocols, product stocking following First In First Out (FIFO) standards, and understanding loss prevention practices and customer service strategies. Physical activity is an integral part of the job with requirements for prolonged standing, bending, lifting, and walking. The role offers opportunities for professional growth, with progression to a Senior Barista position where expanded responsibilities and further career development await.

The position includes competitive pay starting at $16.00 per hour and offers a range of benefits tailored to hours worked, from employee discounts and sick pay to full health coverage, paid time off, maternity/paternity leave, and tuition reimbursement. Barnes & Noble embodies inclusion, providing equal employment opportunities and reasonable accommodations within a diverse and supportive workplace environment.