Barista

House of McGrath; Toronto; On-site; CAD 20,664,000 - 26,174,000; Full time

Job summary

House of McGrath is seeking an experienced Barista to deliver exceptional coffee and hospitality. You will prepare high-quality espresso beverages and support front-of-house service to create a warm, welcoming guest experience for every visitor.

Ideal candidates have 1+ years of barista experience and previous FOH roles such as server, busser, or hostess. Flexible availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays is required to keep pace in a fast-paced cafe environment and to collaborate with

Qualifications

• 1+ years of professional barista experience.
• Previous FOH experience (server, busser, hostess, or similar).
• Strong knowledge of espresso preparation and coffee service.
• Friendly, professional demeanor with strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to stay organized and calm under pressure in a fast-paced setting.
• Team-oriented attitude with willingness to support different areas of service.
• Flexible availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve espresso-based beverages with consistency and quality.
• Provide warm, attentive guest service while taking orders.
• Support front-of-house operations, including serving, bussing, seating guests, and maintaining smooth service during peak times.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the coffee bar, equipment, service areas, and guest spaces.
• Restock supplies and ensure the bar is prepared for efficient daily service.
• Work closely with servers, hosts, kitchen staff, and management to create a seamless guest experience.
• Follow health/safety protocols and assist with opening/closing duties.

Skills

Barista experience

Customer service

Espresso knowledge

Team player

Calm under pressure

Flexible schedule

Job description

We're seeking an experienced Barista to deliver exceptional coffee and hospitality at House of McGrath. You'll prepare high-quality beverages while supporting front-of-house service and creating a warm, welcoming experience for every guest. Perfect for hospitality professionals with strong barista skills and previous experience as a server, busser, or hostess.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve espresso-based beverages, coffee, tea, and other menu items with consistency and attention to quality.
• Provide warm, attentive guest service while taking orders and responding to guest requests.
• Support front-of-house operations, including serving, bussing, seating guests, and maintaining smooth service during peak times.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the coffee bar, equipment, service areas, and guest spaces.
• Restock supplies and ensure the bar is prepared for efficient daily service.
• Work closely with servers, hosts, kitchen staff, and management to create a seamless guest experience.
• Follow health/safety protocols and assist with opening/closing duties.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of professional barista experience.
• Previous experience as a server, busser, hostess, or in a similar front-of-house restaurant role.
• Strong knowledge of espresso preparation and coffee service.
• Friendly, professional demeanor with strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to stay organized and calm under pressure in a fast-paced setting.
• Team-oriented attitude with a willingness to support different areas of service as needed.
• Flexible availability for evenings, weekends, holidays.

Use of Artificial Intelligence in Recruitment

As part of our recruitment and selection process, we may use technology-enabled tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to assist with certain aspects of candidate screening, assessment, scheduling, and application review. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by qualified individuals and are based on job-related criteria, qualifications, and business requirements.