Barista / Front of House

Gardenworks Ltd.; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Team-focused environment

Plant-filled workspace

Job summary

GARDENWORKS in Burnaby is seeking a friendly Barista/Front of House to join Mandeville Café. This part-time role emphasizes delivering warm customer service, preparing high-quality espresso beverages, and keeping the café tidy in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has barista experience, handles cash and POS, works well in a team, and can stay on their feet through shifts. We offer a supportive workplace with an employee discount and a vibrant, plant-filled setting.

Qualifications

• Front of House role with prior barista experience.
• Ability to deliver excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment.
• Part-time, 20–24 hours per week, $18.25/hr plus tips.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve espresso and coffee beverages.
• Maintain a clean workspace including cleaning tasks and upkeep.
• Provide friendly, efficient service to customers.
• Support team during rush periods to ensure smooth operations.
• Follow all food safety and sanitation guidelines.

Skills

Barista experience

Cash handling

POS operations

Multitasking

Customer service

Attention to detail

Punctuality

Team player

Tools

POS system

Job description

Barista / Front of House – Mandeville Café

GARDENWORKS is British Columbia’s largest independently owned garden centre company with 10 locations across Vancouver’s lower mainland, Vancouver Island, and South Okanagan.

Join GARDENWORKS and play a key role in inspiring people to cultivate joy and beauty in their homes, gardens, and communities.

About the Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic and reliable Front of House Employee to join our team. The ideal candidate will have prior barista experience, a strong work ethic, and the ability to deliver excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment. This is a hands-on role that requires attention to detail, multitasking skills, and a positive attitude.

This is a part-time position 20-24 hours per week $18.25/hr plus tips.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve high-quality espresso and specialty coffee beverages
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace, including sweeping, mopping, dusting, dishes, and general upkeep
• Provide friendly, efficient service to customers
• Support team members during rush periods to ensure smooth operations
• Follow all food safety and sanitation guidelines

What You Bring

• Experience handling cash along with debit/credit cards
• Operating and processing guests’ orders through our POS system
• Strong multitasking abilities and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Ability to stand for the duration of the shift
• Dependable, punctual, and team-oriented

Why You’ll Love Working Here

At GARDENWORKS, we offer a culture that values a healthy, fulfilling work-life balance.

Our team members enjoy:

• A generous employee discount to help you bring home a little garden inspiration of your own
• A supportive, team-focused environment where everyone pitches in
• A vibrant workspace surrounded by plants and nature