barista

Job Overview: Are you passionate about coffee, food, and all things caffeinated? We?re on the hunt for a friendly, energetic, and slightly witty Barista to join our team. You?ll be the face of our café, greeting guests, answering their burning questions, whipping up delicious drinks, and providing stellar service with a side of charm. As the coffee maestro, you?ll keep the café spotless, well-stocked, and buzzing with positive energy while continuously expanding your knowledge of food and drink prep. If you?ve got the skills and the attitude, we want to meet you. Key Responsibilities: * Welcoming guests into the café, sharing details on specials or new items, answering questions, and taking orders and payments. * Preparing food such as sandwiches and baked goods, grinding and blending coffee beans, brewing coffee and tea, and serving specialty beverages. * Packaging food and beverages for sale. * Selling coffee and tea blends and brewing equipment, highlighting differences between products and educating guests on brewing methods. * Cleaning and restocking work areas and the café, emptying trash, and sanitizing equipment and utensils. * Continuously learning about brewing methods, beverage blends, food preparation, and presentation techniques to improve quality. * Ensuring overall cleanliness of the café by sweeping, mopping, and wiping surfaces whenever time allows. * Updating signage and displays to attract both internal and external guests. * Taking inventory and replenishing items in display cases, at the dairy station, and behind the counter. * Working as part of a fun, high-energy team. * Adhering to all health, food safety, and quality control standards. Barista Requirements: * High School Diploma or equivalent. * Previous coffee knowledge is an asset. * Experience in food and beverage preparation or customer service preferred. * Willingness to train and continue learning about food and beverage preparation. * Strong listening and communication skills. * Ability to walk, bend, and stand for extended periods. * Availability to work peak hours, including early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays. * A polite, engaging, guest-focused personality. * Commitment to customer satisfaction and service excellence. * Willingness to work as part of a fast-paced, high-energy team. * Smart Serve certified or willing to obtain. If you like your days fast-paced, your café spotless, and your guests happy (and caffeinated), this role will suit you just fine. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: $17.60 per hour Benefits: * Casual dress * Discounted or free food * Flexible schedule * On-site parking * Store discount Ability to commute/relocate: * Kitchener, ON N2G 4X8: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred) Work Location: In person Location Kitchener , ON Work location On site Salary $ 17.60 HOUR hourly Terms of employment Part time Starts as soon as possible vacancies 1 vacancy Source indeed.com #10222093297 Various locations Kitchener, ON