Barista

Barista responsibilities include educating customers on our menu, making recommendations based on the customer's preferences, taking orders, up-selling special items, and keeping the facility clean and stocked. To be successful in this role, a barista should have customer service skills, knowledge of brewing methods and specialty drinks, and a motivation to keep the store clean and presentable (while experience is not required, it is preferred).

Ultimately, the barista ensures an excellent experience for our guests.

First Priority - Customers

• Immediately greet customers as they arrive
• Engage customers before taking orders (i.e. “How are you today?”)
• Educate customers on menu items and answer any questions they ask
• Discern customer's preferences and make recommendations accordingly, potentially up-selling
• Take orders while paying attention to details (i.e. preferences of roast, dairy and syrup)
• Receive and process payments (cash and credit cards)
• Serve prepared food, like cookies, pastries and muffins
• Prepare and serve beverages following recipes

Second Priority - Between Customers

• Keep the bar area and equipment clean
• Brew drip coffee as needed
• Maintain an empty dirty dish bin
• Wash and put away dishes in the kitchen
• Fill the drinking water container, mason cup tray, and buffet items
• Maintain a clean dining area, sanitizing tables and chairs, and sweeping crumbs off of the floor
• Maintain stock of syrups, bar fridge, pastries, bagged coffee and merchandise
• Complete tasks on the checklist (for the appropriate shift) with initials by completed tasks, working ahead to ensure completion before the shift is over.
• Complete daily tasks as possible (first shift), and complete before end of day (second shift)
• If there is time and it is appropriate, complete items on the next shift's checklist
• If the above is complete, ask your manager for something to do
• Notice if equipment operates properly and report any maintenance needs
• Comply with health and safety regulations