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Barista- Proudly Serve Starbucks

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
flexible schedule
Employee Discounts

Job Description

Zinnia Cafe, located within the Holbrook community, is a vibrant and welcoming coffee shop dedicated to providing residents and guests with exceptional beverage and retail experiences. As a part of a larger community-focused establishment, Zinnia Cafe emphasizes quality, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence. The Holbrook community is known for its commitment to creating comfortable and engaging environments where residents can enjoy premium food and beverage services. The cafe serves as a social hub within the community, offering a variety of high-quality coffee drinks, retail products, and quick-service food items in a friendly and clean atmosphere.

The Barista role at Zinnia Cafe is an essential position that directly impacts the cafe's success and customer satisfaction. This role involves supporting store operations according to established policies and working closely with the Lead Barista and Food and Beverage Service Manager. Baristas are entrusted with executing daily tasks such as taking orders, preparing beverages accurately to recipe standards, maintaining the cleanliness and appearance of the store and coffee bar, and providing prompt, attentive service to all customers. The position requires a calm and efficient approach, especially during busy periods or unexpected situations, to ensure the store continues to meet its high service standards.

Beyond beverage preparation, the Barista is expected to anticipate resident needs and seek opportunities to deliver memorable customer experiences, often referred to as creating "WOW" moments. This means going beyond basic service to delight customers through genuine friendliness, attentiveness, and professionalism. Maintaining inventory levels, stocking coffee equipment, and replenishing food and retail products are also important duties that contribute to smooth operations. The Barista must adhere strictly to health, safety, and sanitation guidelines, ensuring that all food and beverage offerings meet quality and safety requirements.

Working at Zinnia Cafe requires excellent communication skills, the ability to work collaboratively with team members, and a strong customer orientation. Being a natural communicator and smiling genuinely helps foster a warm and welcoming environment that encourages repeat visits from residents and guests alike. Baristas must also manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously, demonstrating strong organizational and problem-solving skills. The role offers a dynamic, fast-paced work environment with flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, making it suitable for individuals who thrive in such settings.

If you are passionate about coffee, enjoy working with people, and want to be part of a community-focused team, the Barista position at Zinnia Cafe offers an excellent opportunity to develop your skills while contributing to a positive customer experience. This role not only offers a chance to grow professionally but also to be part of a welcoming environment where your contributions directly impact customer satisfaction and operational success.

Job Requirements

  • Have a high school diploma or equivalent
  • have some customer service experience in a retail or restaurant environment
  • knowledge of food preparation and current health and safety standards preferred
  • servsafe certification a strong plus
  • have excellent communication skills
  • have proficiency using kitchen equipment and appliances
  • possess the ability to interact professionally and collaboratively with associates, residents, guests and vendors
  • have good problem-solving, delegation, organization and time management skills
  • ability to multi-task
  • be a good team player
  • work well with others
  • be customer-oriented and look for opportunities to go the extra mile to exceed customer expectations
  • be a natural smiler with a friendly personality who likes people
  • be a reliable and hard worker
  • arrive to work on time
  • take initiative
  • be self-motivated
  • deliver consistent results
  • be able to work calmly and effectively under pressure and in a fast-paced environment
  • be able to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays
  • be willing to take and able to pass a drug screen
  • be willing to consent to and able to pass a criminal background check

Job Qualifications

  • Have a high school diploma or equivalent
  • have some customer service experience in a retail or restaurant environment
  • knowledge of food preparation and current health and safety standards preferred
  • ServSafe certification a strong plus
  • have excellent communication skills
  • have proficiency using kitchen equipment and appliances
  • possess the ability to interact professionally and collaboratively with associates, residents, guests and vendors
  • have good problem-solving, delegation, organization and time management skills
  • be a good team player
  • be customer-oriented
  • be a natural smiler with a friendly personality
  • be a reliable and hard worker

Job Duties

  • Execute Zinnia store operations during scheduled shifts by following operational policies and procedures
  • operate store effectively and maintain a calm demeanor during periods of high volume or unusual events to keep store operating to standard and set a positive example for the shift team
  • anticipate resident needs and ensure service delivered meets or exceeds expectations
  • look for opportunities to deliver wow moments to customers
  • maintain inventories
  • stock coffee equipment and replenish food and retail products
  • identify opportunities for improvement and communicate to management
  • maintain appearance of the store and coffee bar
  • consistently provide quality beverages, retail items and food products by adhering to all recipe and presentation standards
  • follow health, safety and sanitation guidelines for all products

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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