Barista - Full-Time, Specialty Coffee & Community Focus

Big League Food Company; Toronto; On-site; CAD 37,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Big League Food Company seeks a full-time Barista for Dear Grain Toronto at Ossington. The candidate will bring passion for coffee and community, enjoy teamwork, and deliver service with high emotional intelligence. Experience in coffee programs and strong communication are essential.

You’ll support the cafe operations, including beverages, snacks, and merch, while aligning with Dear Grain Bakery and the brand’s values and mission. Open availability complements a busy schedule.

Qualifications

• Experience within a coffee program.
• Well-developed personal brand and ability to build relationships across the industry.
• Active member of the specialty coffee community.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service and foster a warm and inclusive environment.
• Prepare coffee beverages according to company recipes with accurate espresso dial-ins.
• Support cafe with food, pastry and merchandising.
• Collaborate with Dear Grain Bakery and represent the brand in the Toronto specialty coffee community.
• Follow health and safety policies and provide feedback to improve processes.
• Manage cash handling and use POS systems as needed.

Skills

Coffee program experience

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Emotional intelligence

Customer service orientation

Tools

POS systems

Scheduling software

Purchasing systems

Job description

Big League Food Company seeks a full-time Barista for Dear Grain Toronto at Ossington. The candidate will bring passion for coffee and community, enjoy teamwork, and deliver service with high emotional intelligence. Experience in coffee programs and strong communication are essential.

You’ll support the cafe operations, including beverages, snacks, and merch, while aligning with Dear Grain Bakery and the brand’s values and mission. Open availability complements a busy schedule.