Barista

Job Brief

Baristas are professionals who make and serve specialty beverages like coffee, tea, and other beverages. They take customer orders and make payments. They clean, sanitize and maintain their work areas, seats and equipment/tools.

Job Description

• ● Greet customers as they enter
• ● Give customers drink menus and answer their questions regarding ingredients
• ● Take orders while paying attention to details (e.g. preferences of coffee blend, dairy and sugar ratios)
• ● Prepare beverages following recipes
• ● Serve beverages and prepared food, like cookies, pastries and muffins
• ● Receive and process payments (cash and credit cards)
• ● Keep the bar area clean
• ● Maintain stock of clean mugs and plates
• ● Check if brewing equipment operates properly and report any maintenance needs
• ● Comply with health and safety regulations
• ● Communicate customer feedback to managers and recommend new menu items

Job Requirements

• ● Previous work experience as a Barista or Waiter/Waitress
• ● Hands-on experience with brewing equipment
• ● Knowledge of sanitation regulations
• ● Flexibility to work various shifts
• ● Basic math skills
• ● Ability to gauge customers’ preferences
• ● Excellent communication skills
• ● High school diploma; relevant training is a plus