Barista - Summer 2025

Sunshine Village Corporation; Alberta; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in the stunning Canadian Rockies as a Barista, where you'll provide exceptional service to guests while immersed in breathtaking alpine vistas. This role offers a unique life experience with lively staff events and the chance to work in a beautiful setting. Ideal candidates will have a passion for guest service, previous barista experience, and excellent communication skills.

Benefits

Lively staff events

Alpine vistas

Qualifications

• Passion for providing outstanding guest service.
• Previous Barista experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve drinks efficiently in a high volume environment.
• Maintain inventory and public spaces.
• Operate the POS system and manage cash transactions.

Skills

Guest Service

Time Management

Communication

Education

Proserve Alcohol Serving Certificate

Job description

Known as one of the most stunning alpine settings in the Canadian Rockies, and ranked the #1 day hike in Canada by Lonely Planet, Sunshine Meadows offers visitors unparalleled views. As spring turns into summer the meadows are in full bloom and painted with colourful wildflowers, setting off jaw-dropping views of surrounding peaks, including Mt. Assiniboine, “the Matterhorn of the Canadian Rockies".

What’s in it for you?

A ridiculously cool life experience

A plethora of lively staff events all season long

A chance to enjoy the alpine vistas

What can you expect?

Baristas provide an outstanding experience for our guests. They are responsible for preparing and delivering quality products in a friendly and efficient manner that satisfies the needs and expectations of our guests. Baristas work under the supervision of the F&B Supervisor and Manager, or designate, and closely with all culinary and distribution departments at Sunshine.

This job might be right for you if you think you would really enjoy:

• Operating the POS system to ring through the guests’ orders.
• Preparing and serving drinks efficiently in a high volume and fast-paced environment.
• Maintaining inventory by replenishing coffee bean supply; stocking brewing equipment; maintaining supplies, pastries, etc.
• Keeping equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.
• Accepting payment transactions and complete accurate daily cash-outs.
• Maintaining public spaces, including stocking supplies, cleaning, garbage removal, and Washrooms.
• Ability to answer guest queries about the mountain and operations in a friendly and efficient manner.
• Administrative and Reporting Responsibilities
  • Timely and accurate incident and deficiencies reporting.
  • Completing all training documentation.
  • May assist with ordering supplies and monitoring inventory.

Other duties may be requested and assigned from time to time.

And you have:

• Passion for providing outstanding guest service.
• Previous Barista experience is an asset.
• Ability to accurately manage a cash float.
• Energetic and self-motivated
• Excellent time management and communication skills.
• Communicate effective in English, both written and verbally.
• Prepared to work flexible schedules (weekends, holidays, early starts)
• Maintain professional conduct when in uniform, on or off-duty, and online.
• Effective provide support and assistance to coworkers.
• Must be neat, punctual, and dependable.
• Successful completion of Proserve alcohol serving certificate is required prior to commencement.

Additional Considerations:

• Employees must always be of sound mind, exhibit good judgment, and report to work fit for duty.
• This position works at high altitude and at times, in inclement weathe r. Prolonged periods of standing, repetitive motions, bending and twisting is required.
• Some required uniform pieces are provided.

This role is subject to all terms and conditions of the Sunshine Village Employee Handbook and Policy Manual, and the Alberta Employment Standards Code.

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Sunshine Village is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we value diversity within our workplace.