Barista, Full Time

COMPASS GROUP CANADA; Burnaby; Hybrid; CAD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

COMPASS GROUP CANADA in Burnaby, BC is seeking a friendly Barista to join our coffee bar team. You will welcome customers, explain the menu, and craft espresso drinks like lattes and cappuccinos to a high standard.

You will also help educate customers about beans and brewing equipment, restock supplies, maintain equipment, and uphold sanitation guidelines while contributing to a welcoming store atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Previous Barista experience is an asset.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to follow recipes and directions accurately.

Responsibilities

• Welcome customers by determining coffee interests and needs.
• Educate customers on the menu and respond to questions.
• Prepare drinks by following prescribed recipes (espresso, latte, cappuccino).
• Sell coffee equipment and explain differences in beans and machines.
• Maintain inventory and keep the coffee bar stocked and tidy.
• Keep equipment operating and perform basic maintenance as needed.
• Follow sanitation standards and maintain a safe work environment.
• Suggest process improvements to enhance store appearance and service.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

Follow instructions

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Espresso machine operation

Coffee grinders

Job description

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How you will make an impact:

You will be responsible for preparing and serving coffee, espresso drinks and related food and beverage items to customers.

As a Barista, you will:

• Welcome customers by determining their coffee interests and needs


• Educate customers by presenting and explaining the coffee drink menu, answering questions


• Prepare coffee drinks by following prescribed recipes and preparation techniques for coffee drinks, such as, espresso, cafe latte, and cappuccino


• Sell coffee and coffee grinding/brewing equipment by explaining differences in coffee beans and coffee preparation machines; demonstrating how brewing equipment operates


• Maintain inventories by replenishing coffee bean supply; stocking coffee brewing equipment; maintaining supplies, pastries, and cookies for coffee bar


• Keep equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs


• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by following organization standards and sanitation regulations


• Improve quality results by studying, evaluating, and re-designing processes; implementing changes; maintaining and improving the appearance of the store and coffee bar

About you:

• Excellent customer service skills


• Previous work experience as a Barista is an asset


• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and request clarification when needed


• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team


• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position

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