Barista , Full-Time

COMPASS GROUP CANADA; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 2,066,000 - 2,480,000; Full time

Job summary

COMPASS GROUP CANADA is seeking a Barista in Ottawa to prepare and serve coffee, espresso drinks, and related items to customers.

You will welcome customers, explain the menu, prepare drinks following recipes, and maintain inventory and equipment. The role emphasizes teamwork, clean workspaces, and safe operation in a fast-paced setting.

Previous barista experience is a plus, and strong communication helps you thrive on the team.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Previous work experience as a Barista is an asset.
• Ability to understand and carry out 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 preparation techniques for espresso, latte, and cappuccino.
• Sell coffee and equipment by explaining differences in beans and machines; demonstrate operation.
• Maintain inventories by replenishing coffee bean supply; stocking equipment and pastries.
• Keep equipment operating by following instructions; troubleshoot, perform maintenance, call for repairs.
• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by following sanitation regulations.
• Improve quality by evaluating processes and maintaining store appearance.

Skills

Customer service

Barista experience

Communication

Team player

Physical ability

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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