Barista

Job description

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements and skills

• 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