Barista Full Time

COMPASS GROUP CANADA; Calgary; On-site; CAD 20,664 - 26,174; Full time

Job summary

COMPASS GROUP CANADA in Calgary is seeking a Barista to prepare and serve coffee, espresso drinks and related items to customers. You will welcome customers, explain the menu, and craft drinks following prescribed recipes.

The role emphasizes excellent customer service and the ability to work as part of a team while maintaining a clean, inviting coffee bar. Prior barista experience is an asset, with training on safety and quality standards provided.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Previous barista experience is an asset.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Strong interpersonal skills and teamwork.
• Physical ability to perform duties.

Responsibilities

• Welcome customers by determining their coffee interests and needs.
• Educate customers by presenting and explaining the coffee drink menu, answering questions.
• Prepare coffee drinks using prescribed recipes and techniques for espresso, cafe latte, and cappuccino.
• Sell coffee and equipment by explaining differences and demonstrating how brewing equipment operates.
• Maintain inventories by replenishing coffee bean supply; stocking equipment and pastries for the coffee bar.
• Keep equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting and maintenance as needed.
• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by following standards and sanitation regulations.
• Improve quality results by evaluating, redesigning processes and maintaining the store and coffee bar appearance.

Skills

Excellent customer service

Teamwork

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Job description

Final compensation will be determined based on relevant skills, experience, qualifications, and internal equity. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and comply with all applicablepaytransparencylegislation. Further details regarding our total rewards offerings will be shared by the Talent Acquisition team during the hiring process. Canadian work experience is not a requirement for this role. Please note that artificial intelligence–based tools may be used at certain stages of the recruitment and applicant screening process.

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