Barista

Powell River Educational Services Society; Powell River; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational services provider in Powell River is seeking enthusiastic baristas to deliver excellent customer service. This role involves crafting beverages, engaging with customers, and ensuring adherence to store policies. Candidates should have strong interpersonal skills and be willing to work flexible hours, including mornings and weekends. Both part-time and full-time positions are available with competitive pay and benefits. Join a dynamic team where your contributions make a difference!

Benefits

Competitive pay

Flexible scheduling

Health coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Stock & savings programs

Qualifications

• Ability to maintain regular attendance.
• Flexibility to work during mornings, evenings, and weekends.
• Strong communication skills for customer interaction.
• Capacity to work in a high-volume environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service and maintain quality standards.
• Assist in training new partners and support positive team dynamics.
• Follow operational and safety procedures to maintain a safe environment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to learn quickly

Teamwork

Communication skills

Job description

Location: Powell River/qathet Regional District

Salary Or Wage: $18.35 per hour

Start Date: Default

Job Type: Part or Full Time

List of Requirements

Basic Qualifications

• Maintain regular and consistent attendance and punctuality, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Available to work flexible hours that may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, nights and/or holidays
• Meet store operating policies and standards, including providing quality beverages and food products, cash handling and store safety and security, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Engage with and understand our customers, including discovering and responding to customer needs through clear and pleasant communication
• Prepare food and beverages to standard recipes or customized for customers, including recipe changes such as temperature, quantity of ingredients or substituted ingredients
• Available to perform many different tasks within the store during each shift

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to learn quickly
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and request clarification when needed
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to build relationships

List of Duties

Responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

• Acts with integrity, honesty and knowledge that promote the culture, values and mission of Starbucks.
• Maintains a calm demeanor during periods of high volume or unusual events to keep store operating to standard and to set a positive example for the shift team.
• Anticipates customer and store needs by constantly evaluating environment and customers for cues.
• Communicates information to manager so that the team can respond as necessary to create the Third Place environment during each shift.
• Assists with new partner training by positively reinforcing successful performance and giving respectful and encouraging coaching as needed.
• Contributes to a positive team environment by recognizing alarms or changes in partner morale and performance and communicating them to the store manager.
• Delivers world-class customer service to all customers by acting with a customer comes first attitude and connecting with the customer.
• Discovers and responds to customer needs.
• Follows Starbucks operational policies and procedures, including those for cash handling and safety and security, to ensure the safety of all partners during each shift.
• Maintains a clean and organized workspace so that partners can locate resources and products as needed.
• Provides quality beverages, whole bean, and food products consistently for all customers by adhering to all recipe and presentation standards.
• Follows health, safety and sanitation guidelines for all products.
• Recognizes and reinforces individual and team accomplishments by using existing organizational methods.
• Maintains regular and punctual attendance.

Join us and inspire with every cup!

• At Starbucks, it’s all about connection. People are at the heart of who we are, especially the people that are a part of our store team. We connect with each other, our customers and our communities to make a positive impact every day. We believe in working together to make a difference and in celebrating our shared success, which is why we call ourselves Starbucks “partners.” Starbucks is a place of warmth and belonging, where everyone is welcome, and we value the unique experiences that each partner brings to our team!
• As a Starbucksbarista, you’ll create the Starbucks Experience for our customers through excellent service and expertly-crafted products. You’ll be in an energetic store environment where you’ll have the ability to master your food & beverage craft, work alongside friends and meet new people every day. A cup of coffee and smile can go a long way, and we believe our baristas have the power to be the best moment in each customer’s day.

You’d make a great barista if you:

• Consider yourself a “people person,” and enjoy meeting others.
• Love working as a team and appreciate the chance to collaborate.
• Understand how to create a great customer service experience.
• Have a focus on quality and take pride in your work.
• Are open to learning new things (especially the latest beverage recipe!)
• Are comfortable with responsibilities like cash-handling and store safety.
• Can keep cool and calm in a fast-paced, energetic work environment.
• Can maintain a clean and organized workspace.
• Have excellent communication skills.

From free coffee to competitive pay, Starbucks is proud to offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to our eligible part-time and full-time partners. Benefits include tuition reimbursement, health coverage with a variety of plans to choose from, and stock & savings programs like our equity reward program, Bean Stock. What’s more, Starbucks offers flexible scheduling and opportunities for paid time off. Visit starbucksbenefits.ca for details.

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