Barista

Monocle; Toronto; On-site; CAD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts

Job summary

The Monocle Café in Toronto is hiring passionate baristas to join our busy team on College Street in Little Italy. You will craft high-quality espresso-based drinks, serve customers and help maintain a welcoming atmosphere in a newly refurbished space featuring Monocle products.

We offer full-time and part-time shifts seven days a week with flexible weekend hours. The successful candidates will have experience in a speciality-coffee environment and be reliable, organised and proactive.

Qualifications

• Experience in a speciality-coffee environment.
• Reliable, organised and proactive.
• Flexible shifts including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve espresso-based coffees, filter coffee and beverages.
• Demonstrate strong barista skills and knowledge of extraction, milk prep, and presentation.
• Provide friendly, attentive customer service and build relationships with regulars.
• Develop understanding of our menu, products and the Monocle brand.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and organisation in the café.
• Ensure proper use, cleaning and maintenance of coffee equipment.
• Accurately process customer orders and payments.
• Support stock management and daily opening/closing procedures.
• Assist with Monocle events and launches.

Skills

Barista experience

Customer service

Job description

Full Time & Part Time Positions Available - The Monocle Cafe Toronto

About Monocle

Monocle is an independent media brand with a global reputation for its coverage of international affairs, design, travel, fashion and more. Launched in London in 2007, the business includes our famed magazine, daily newsletters, a round-the- clock radio station and international events, as well as thriving shops, e-commerce and cafés. With HQs, bureaux and shops in Paris, Zürich, Tokyo, Merano and Hong Kong, we are a global team and proud to be a vital source of inspiration, analysis and ideas for our discerning audience.

About the role

We are looking for passionate and experienced baristas to join our team at The Monocle Café in Toronto.

Located on College Street in Little Italy, our newly refurbished shop and café bring together speciality coffee, fresh pastries and a smart selection of Monocle products in a welcoming, thoughtfully designed space featuring furniture by Swiss design brand USM.

We are seeking enthusiastic individuals who share our passion for excellent coffee, warm hospitality and attention to detail. As part of a small and dedicated team, you will play an important role in creating a welcoming atmosphere and delivering a consistently high standard of service.

The successful candidates will be responsible for:

• Preparing and serving high-quality espresso-based coffees, filter coffee and a selection of other beverages.
• Demonstrating strong barista skills and a thorough understanding of speciality coffee, including extraction, milk preparation and presentation.
• Providing friendly, attentive and professional customer service while building relationships with regular customers.
• Developing a thorough understanding of our menu, products and the Monocle brand.
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and organisation throughout the café.
• Ensuring proper use, cleaning and maintenance of coffee equipment.
• Accurately processing customer orders and payments.
• Supporting the team with stock management, daily opening and closing procedures.
• Assisting with Monocle events, launches and other special occasions.

Previous experience in a speciality-coffee environment is essential. We value individuals who are reliable, organised, proactive and comfortable working in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

Our café will operate seven days a week and candidates should be available to work flexible shifts, including on weekends.

Benefits include staff discounts at The Monocle Café and Shop, alongside the opportunity to be part of an international and creative team.

Location: 776 College Street, Toronto

Employment: Full-time and part-time positions are available

Hourly Rate: CA$21 per hour, plus tips

Starting date: November/December 2026

All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada