Barista- Dark Horse Sherway

Big League Food Company Retail Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Dark Horse Espresso Bar in Toronto is hiring full-time and part-time Baristas to join a team‑oriented environment. You will deliver high‑quality coffee, engage with customers, and help with food and pastries as part of a close-knit cafe community.

We offer paid training and opportunities for growth within the coffee industry, with a focus on reliability, teamwork, and a positive guest experience. Weekend availability is required, and compensation is $18.00 per hour plus tips.

Qualifications

• Barista experience: 1 year minimum.
• Hospitality experience: 1 year minimum.
• Specialty coffee: 1 year minimum.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift 25–30 pounds.
• Comfortable with cash handling and basic math.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service in a warm environment.
• Prepare coffee beverages per recipes with accurate dial-ins.
• Support cafe food, pastry, and merchandising offerings.
• Represent the brand within the local coffee community.
• Assist with cash handling, POS transactions, and store procedures.
• Follow health and safety policies and inventory tasks as needed.
• Assist with ordering, scheduling, and basic store operations.

Skills

Barista experience

Hospitality

Specialty coffee

POS systems

Cash handling

Tools

POS system

Scheduling software

Purchasing systems

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. The inspiration for Dark Horse came from a desire to create an environment where people would feel a sense of belonging. 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

At Dark Horse, we are looking for Full-Time & Part-Time Barista who share our passion for coffee and community and thrive in a team-oriented environment. Ideal candidates will have a natural talent for customer service and be enthusiastic about developing their skills within the coffee industry. We take pride in offering our Baristas a supportive environment that fosters growth, providing both paid training and opportunities for career advancement. This position is for an upcoming vacancy.

General Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service and foster a warm and inclusive environment
• Prepare coffee beverages according to company recipes (with a specific emphasis on accurate dial-ins)
• Support all product and services at cafe including food, pastry and merchandising
• Represent Dark Horse within the Toronto specialty coffee community
• Act with integrity, honesty and knowledge that promote the culture, values and mission of Dark Horse
• Follow health and safety policies
• Provide management with feedback on how we can improve our processes
• Demonstrate strategic understanding of food service operations by providing recommendations.
• Execute(when necessary) ordering, inventory management, queue management, and more
• Follows all operational policies and procedures, including those for cash handling & safety, security during each shift
• Taking food and beverage orders using POS system (when necessary)
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 25-30 pounds
• Basic math skills and ability to handle cash transactions.
• Maintains regular and consistent attendance and punctuality
• Execute store closing based on procedure and guideline

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Well-developed personal brand and a proven ability to build relationships across an industry.
• A proven executor that has participated the successful growth of food properties
• Comfortable with key hospitality software including POS, scheduling and purchasing systems
• An insatiable curiosity and willingness to learn, anchored in a constant pursuit of personal development
• Can inspire and influence staff, consumers and other stakeholders
• A positive ambassador with strong communication skills and a genuine kindness, thoughtfulness.

Must Have

• Barista experience : 1 year
• Hospitality: 1 year
• Specialty coffee : 1 year

Schedule and Pay

• Day shift
• Full time availability (40 hours a week)
• Part time availability (24 hours a week)
• Require availablity during Weekends
• Compensation $18.00 (plus tips)

While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Artificial intelligence may be used to assist with resume screening.

Big League Food Company is the next generation of beloved food brands.

Our current brand portfolio includes Village Juicery, Dark Horse Espresso, Detour Coffee, Dear Grain Bakery, and Tori’s Bakeshop.

What we Offer

A fast-paced environment with ambitious growth and plenty of opportunity to grow Delicious products to delight your senses

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.