Barista, Part Time

COMPASS GROUP CANADA; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

COMPASS GROUP CANADA is hiring a Barista to prepare and serve coffee, espresso drinks, and related items. You will welcome customers, present the menu, and answer questions while maintaining the coffee bar and stock. The role emphasizes accuracy in following recipes, equipment operation, and adherence to safety standards.

Excellent customer service and a background as a Barista are assets. You will work as part of a team to ensure a welcoming, efficient store environment and opportunities to

Qualifications

• Demonstrated customer service skills and ability to engage with customers.
• Experience making espresso-based drinks and operating coffee equipment is preferred.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately.
• Strong interpersonal skills and team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Welcome customers by determining their coffee interests and needs.
• Educate customers by presenting the coffee menu and answering questions.
• Prepare coffee drinks following recipes and techniques for espresso, latte, and cappuccino.
• Explain differences in beans and equipment; demonstrate how brewers operate.
• Replenish supplies and maintain pastries and cookies at the coffee bar.
• Keep equipment running by following instructions, troubleshooting and performing maintenance.
• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by following sanitation standards.
• Suggest process improvements to enhance store appearance and quality.
• Support rest of cafe team as needed.

Skills

Excellent customer service

Barista experience

Teamwork

Communication skills

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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