Barista / Cashier - Barrie

Big League Food Company; Barrie; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading food and beverage company in Barrie is seeking a Barista for their café. The role involves delivering exceptional customer service, managing food safety standards, and supporting merchandising efforts. Ideal candidates should have some food retail experience and be passionate about providing a great customer experience. This part-time position requires availability for evening shifts and weekends, offering up to $18.35 per hour based on experience.

Benefits

Corporate benefits for supervisory positions

Gratuities from customers

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year in Food Retail Management.
• Must have 1 year experience as Barista.
• Smart Serve Certification is an asset.
• Experience or knowledge in a retail setup.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 25-30 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outstanding experience for all customers.
• Support in-store merchandising to drive financial performance.
• Accurately take food and beverage orders using the POS system.
• Ensure product recipes meet quality standards.
• Manage business and employment regulations compliance.

Skills

Customer service skills

Ability to handle cash transactions

Food knowledge

Basic math skills

Job description

About The Organization

Dark Horse Espresso Bar is a pioneer in the Toronto specialty coffee community and has become a hotspot attracting those who like great coffee, handmade pastries, and a comfortable environment. Dark Horse is a place where they could come to relax, reflect or socialize, and re‑energize with seriously great coffee. Over the past 15 years, we have evolved from one beloved neighborhood cafe to a collection of six shops in vibrant neighborhoods across the city.

About The Position

The Barista of Dark Horse’s cafe will work closely with the Store Manager to maintain an incredible employee and customer experience. Candidates should possess a business sense, natural hospitality and soft‑skills. The successful candidate will be excited at the chance to grow a coffee focused hospitality business and embrace the challenges that come along with it.

Key Responsibilities

• Set the standard by delivering an outstanding experience for all customers and community members.
• Build a network of promoters in the business community.
• Support in‑store merchandising to showcase our products and drive financial performance.
• Follow all operational policies and procedures, including those for cash handling & safety, security during each shift.
• Accurately take food and beverage orders using the POS system.
• Ensure that our product recipes meet the highest quality standard.
• Support standing relationships with current supplier and develop new relationships.
• Oversee business and employment regulations in compliance with Ontario’s standards.
• Manage an optimized and efficient ordering process.
• Step in or delegate team members to cover shifts in case of staff absences or illness.
• Knowledge of Health, Safety and Food Handling Practices – ensuring they are upheld.
• Keep the store in an excellent condition of cleanliness and merchandising.

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year in Food Retail Management.
• Must have 1 year experience as Barista.
• Smart Serve Certification is an asset.
• Experience or knowledge in an Retail setup.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 25‑30 pounds.
• Basic math skills and ability to handle cash transactions.
• Part Time (Evening Shift & Weekend availability).
• Passionate about food and committed to a best‑in‑class customer experience.

Availability & Compensation

• Expected number of hours: 25 hours per week.
• Closing shifts (evening) and weekend availability required.
• Hourly wage of up to $18.35 per hour depending on experience.
• Our corporate benefits are available for all supervisory positions.
• This position also participates in gratuities provided by customers in store, according to our tip allocation policy, as well as variable compensation related to the top line success of the store.

What We Offer

A fast‑paced environment with plenty of room to learn and grow, while also contributing to a successful and exciting business environment. Big League Food Company (parent company of Dark Horse Espresso Bar) is the next generation of beloved food brands. Our goal is to maintain the magic of local food brands while building category leaders.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity and respect, value and welcome diversity in our workplace.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, accommodation will be provided to candidates with disabilities during the recruitment and selection process. If you are invited to participate in the process and require an accommodation, please let us know in advance.