Barista, Full-Time

COMPASS GROUP CANADA; Quebec; Hybrid; CAD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Group Canada is seeking a Barista to prepare and serve coffee, espresso drinks, and related items to customers. You will welcome customers, explain the menu, and educate on brewing equipment while maintaining inventory and cleanliness.

The role emphasizes strong customer service, ability to follow instructions, and teamwork. The position pays hourly and compliance with safety standards is expected.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Welcome customers by determining their coffee interests and needs.
• Educate customers by presenting and explaining the coffee drink menu.
• Prepare coffee drinks by following prescribed recipes and preparation techniques.
• Sell coffee and equipment by explaining differences in beans and machines; demonstrate operation.
• Maintain inventories by replenishing coffee bean supply and supplies for the coffee bar.
• Keep equipment operating by following instructions and performing preventive maintenance.
• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by following standards and regulations.
• Improve quality by studying and redesigning processes; enhance store and coffee bar appearance.

Skills

Customer service

Barista experience

Instruction following

Teamwork

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

The hourly wage range for this position is 18.00$. 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 applicable pay transparency legislation. 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.