Café Barista

This opportunity is with a well-established café that is committed to providing exceptional customer service and a welcoming atmosphere for every guest. The café prides itself on maintaining high standards of cleanliness, health compliance, and overall guest satisfaction. Operating in a fast-paced environment, the team members are encouraged to work collaboratively while paying close attention to detail to ensure a positive dining experience for customers. The establishment values inclusivity and diversity within its team, fostering a culture where varied perspectives and cultural backgrounds contribute to innovative service and operational excellence.

The role of Café Team Member is essential in supporting the daily operations of the café under the direct supervision of the Café Manager. This position focuses on delivering excellent customer service while adhering strictly to health codes, safety, and fire policies. Not only is the team member responsible for assisting with food service operations, but they also play an integral role in maintaining the cleanliness and organization of the café. This includes setting up the café each morning by properly displaying food, arranging furniture, and stocking supplies and condiments.

In this role, you will be expected to handle food with care, employing the proper tools, gloves, and serving pieces to ensure compliance with health regulations. A Food Handlers license is required, highlighting the importance of food safety knowledge. Being experienced as a Barista in crafting specialty hot and cold coffee and tea beverages is also crucial. Attention to detail and a passion for customer satisfaction will guide your performance as you maintain interior and exterior cleanliness of the café, manage the Point of Sale system including cash handling, and keep accurate daily cash drawer records.

Collaboration and communication are key, as you will work closely with vendors on food placement and sales techniques, coordinate with facility and maintenance teams regarding stock delivery and cleanliness, and contribute suggestions for seasonal food lineups and merchandise changes. You will also be responsible for inventory management by organizing stockrooms and ensuring all café and retail items are well maintained and orderly.

The position demands physical stamina with the ability to stand and walk for extended hours, handle lifting of up to 50 pounds, and occasionally work in varying environmental conditions, including heat, cold, and humid areas. Flexibility to work various shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays is required. Aside from the physical duties, emphasis is placed on embodying core employee values which emphasize ownership, respect, enthusiasm, ethical behavior, learning, and teamwork.

By joining this café team, you will be part of a vibrant work environment where your contributions to guest service and café operations are valued. You will have the opportunity to develop your skills in food service, barista expertise, and customer relations while upholding a culture of integrity and excellence. The café provides a setting where employees are recognized as important members of the community and are empowered to exceed guest expectations consistently.