Barista, Part Time

COMPASS GROUP CANADA; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Group Canada is hiring a Barista in Vancouver to prepare and serve coffee, espresso drinks and related items to customers, following prescribed recipes and preparation techniques.

You will welcome customers, educate them on the menu, maintain inventories and equipment, and work as part of a team while upholding sanitation standards.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service ability.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team.
• 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.
• Prepare coffee drinks by following prescribed recipes and techniques.
• Sell coffee and equipment by explaining differences in beans and machines.
• Maintain inventories by replenishing supplies and pastries for the bar.
• Keep equipment operating by following instructions and performing maintenance.
• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment per regulations.
• Improve quality by evaluating processes and store appearance.

Skills

Customer service

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Ability to follow instructions

Physical stamina

Job description

The hourly wage rate for this position is $22 . 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.

This is a posting for an existing job vacancy

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