Barista Full Time

Compass Group Canada; Calgary; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Group Canada is hiring a Barista in Calgary to prepare and serve coffee, espresso drinks and related items to customers. You will welcome customers, explain the menu, and craft drinks according to recipes while maintaining a clean, inviting coffee bar.

We value excellent customer service, teamwork, and the ability to follow instructions. No Canadian work experience required; compensation is competitive and determined during hiring.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service and interaction with customers.
• Strong teamwork and communication in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

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 by following prescribed recipes and techniques for espresso-based drinks (coffee latte, cappuccino)
• Maintain inventories by replenishing coffee beans and supplies for the coffee bar
• Keep equipment operating by following operating instructions and troubleshooting minor issues
• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by following sanitation standards
• Contribute to continuous improvement by evaluating processes and appearance of the store and coffee bar

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Follow instructions

Interpersonal skills

Physical ability

Job description

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

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.