Barista

Compass Group Canada; Newmarket; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Group Canada in Newmarket, Ontario is seeking a friendly Barista to prepare and serve coffee, espresso drinks and related food and beverage items to customers. This role offers an hourly wage of $18.55 and opportunities to learn specialty coffee techniques within a team-focused environment.

You will welcome customers, explain the menu, make drinks to prescribed recipes, maintain supplies, keep equipment running, and uphold sanitation standards to ensure a welcoming, safe store experience

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Previous Barista experience is an asset.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Strong interpersonal skills and teamwork.
• Physical ability to perform duties.

Responsibilities

• Welcome customers by determining their coffee interests and needs
• Educate customers by presenting and explaining the coffee drink menu
• Prepare espresso drinks and related beverages following recipes
• Sell coffee and equipment by explaining differences and operating machines
• Maintain inventory and stocking of coffee beans, equipment, pastries
• Keep equipment operating and perform preventive maintenance
• Follow sanitation standards to ensure a safe work environment
• Improve quality by evaluating processes and keeping the store inviting

Skills

Customer service

Barista experience

Job description

How you will make an impact:
You will be responsible for preparing and serving coffee, espresso drinks and related food and beverage items to customers.
The hourly wage for this role is $18.55. Final compensation will be determined based on relevant skills, experience, qualifications, and internal equity. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and comply with all applicable pay transparency legislation. Further details regarding our total rewards offerings will be shared by the Talent Acquisition team during the hiring process. Canadian work experience is not a requirement for this role. Please note that artificial intelligence–based tools may be used at certain stages of the recruitment and applicant screening process.

As a Barista, you will:

• Welcome customers by determining their coffee interests and needs
• Educate customers by presenting and explaining the coffee drink menu, answering questions
• Prepare coffee drinks by following prescribed recipes and preparation techniques for coffee drinks, such as, espresso, cafe latte, and cappuccino
• Sell coffee and coffee grinding/brewing equipment by explaining differences in coffee beans and coffee preparation machines; demonstrating how brewing equipment operates
• Maintain inventories by replenishing coffee bean supply; stocking coffee brewing equipment; maintaining supplies, pastries, and cookies for coffee bar
• Keep equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs
• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by following organization standards and sanitation regulations
• Improve quality results by studying, evaluating, and re-designing processes; implementing changes; maintaining and improving the appearance of the store and coffee bar

About you:

• Excellent customer service skills
• Previous work experience as a Barista is an asset
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and request clarification when needed
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position