Barista - Dear Grain

Big League Food Company Retail Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant, community-focused bakery as a Barista, where your passion for coffee and service will shine! In this role, you'll engage with customers, prepare exquisite coffee beverages, and foster a warm atmosphere. This position offers the chance to be part of a creative team, contributing to a beloved local establishment that values growth and collaboration. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are eager to learn and develop your skills in the specialty coffee industry, this opportunity is perfect for you. Embrace the joy of serving and be part of a community that celebrates artisanal products and exceptional service!

Benefits

Friendly Work Culture

Opportunities for Growth

Creative Work Environment

Qualifications

• 1 year of barista experience and 3 years in hospitality required.
• Must be an active member of the specialty coffee community.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service and prepare coffee beverages.
• Support product and services at the cafe and maintain operational standards.

Skills

Customer Service

Emotional Intelligence

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Coffee Knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

POS System

Scheduling Software

Purchasing Systems

Job description

Dear Grain is not just a job, it's a Way of Living.

Dear Grain Toronto is an Everything Sourdough Bakery that specializes in artisanal products. We aim to inspire, nourish and fulfill our team and the community we serve. We offer a respectful open work environment, friendly work culture, and a chance to learn, be playful and creative.

About The Position

Dear Grain is seeking Full time & Part time Baristas to join us at Roncesvalles location and occasionally support at our Ossington location.

We are looking for a candidate who has a passion for coffee, community and enjoys working as part of a team. Candidates must possess a natural affinity for service and have outstanding emotional intelligence 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.

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 of our Espresso menu).
• Support all product and services at the cafe including food, pastry and merchandising.
• Continue to enhance collaboration with our partners at Dear Grain Bakery.
• Represent Dear Grain within the Toronto specialty coffee community.
• Act with integrity, honesty and knowledge that promote the culture, values and mission of Dear Grain.
• 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.
• Follow all operational policies and procedures, including those for cash handling & safety, security during each shift.
• Take food and beverage orders using POS system (when necessary).
• Maintain regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Experience within a coffee program.
• Well-developed personal brand and a proven ability to build relationships across an industry.
• Should be an active member of the specialty coffee community.
• A proven executor that has participated in the successful growth of food properties.
• Comfortable with key hospitality software including POS, scheduling and purchasing systems.
• Highly accountable and well-organized, with an ability to oversee a team of staff and prioritize multiple projects.
• An insatiable curiosity and willingness to learn, anchored in a constant pursuit of personal development.
• Collaborative and innovative consensus builder that solicits 360-degree feedback.
• Can inspire and influence staff, consumers and other stakeholders.
• A positive ambassador with strong communication skills and a genuine kindness and thoughtfulness.

Must Have

• Barista experience: 1 year.
• Hospitality: 3 years.
• Specialty coffee: 1 year.

Schedule and Pay

• Day shift.
• Monday to Friday.
• Weekends as needed.
• Compensation $17.20 to $17.50.

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.