Coffee Bar Server

Safeway Canada; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% in-store discount

Job summary

Sobeys Inc. is seeking a Starbucks Barista to deliver friendly, personalized service in a fast-paced store environment. You will learn beverage preparation, operate the register, and contribute to a welcoming customer experience across Safeway banners in Canada.

The role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and flexibility with shifts including evenings and weekends, and potential Sunday availability in certain locations. No prior experience required, with ongoing training provided.

Qualifications

• No previous experience required.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Strong team mindset and reliability.
• Comfort with standing for long periods and light lifting.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers in a polite and friendly manner.
• Provide superior customer service following company programs.
• Process cash, card, and other payments accurately.
• Prepare hot and cold beverages, including specialty drinks.
• Stock shelves and manage product orders.
• Keep work area clean and assist with light cleaning duties.

Skills

Customer service

Fast-paced environment

Communication

Teamwork

Flexible hours

Evening/weekend availability

Sunday shifts (Alberta)

Job description

Embark on a rewarding career with Sobeys Inc., celebrated among Canada’s Top 100 employers, where your talents contribute to our commitment to excellence and community.

What began as a meat delivery business in Stellarton, Nova Scotia has grown to over 128,000 teammates at corporate-owned and franchised store locations. Sobeys Capital Incorporated and its independently owned and operated franchise partners operate over 1,500 stores in all 10 provinces. You may know us as Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods, Lawtons Drugs, Voilà, or another of our banners, but we are all one extended family.

A day in the life of a Starbucks Barista: Working as a Starbucks Barista is an opportunity to provide personalized service for our customers. Become a server at one of our on-site cafés. There you will have the opportunity to become a coffee and tea expert, and polish you customer service skills in a fast-paced, dynamic and friendly environment.

Here’s Where You’ll Have An Impact

• Upholds and complies with company procedures, standards and policies in all situations
• Greets customers in a polite and friendly manner
• Demonstrates superior customer service in accordance with Safeway’s programs
• Process cash register payments by cash, cheque, credit card, gift card and debit
• Prepare hot and cold beverages, including specialty drink preparation
• Stocking and ordering product
• Light cleaning duties as assigned

What You Bring To The Table

• Ability to learn quickly
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Highly motivated and team oriented
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in both oral and written form
• Possess strong customer service qualities
• Works in a safe and responsible manner
• Available to work flexible hours
• Evening and weekend availability is strongly encouraged
• Must be available to be scheduled anytime on Sunday (Alberta Only)
• Physical Requirements (Seldom: Not Daily, Rare: 0-5% of shift, Occasional: 6-33% of shift, Frequent: 34-66% of shift, Constant: 66-100% of shift)
• Occasional lifting of up to 45 pounds
• Constant hand coordination, gripping
• Frequent computer and point of sale system use?
• Frequent standing, bending
• Occasional walking, squatting
• No previous experience required

Learn More About Our Story And Culture

Who We Are | Why Work With Us

Total Rewards

We offer a Total Rewards package designed to support teammates at work and in life. Depending on role and eligibility, teammates may receive health and dental benefits, retirement and savings programs including an Employee Share Ownership Plan, a 10% in-store discount at participating banners, virtual healthcare and an Employee and Family Assistance Program, learning and development opportunities, parental leave top-up, and paid vacation.

Sobeys is committed to providing a compensation structure that is flexible, equitable and competitive in the market to enable performance and growth. Individual compensation is determined based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity within the range provided.

Additional Information

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We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to support efficiencies in the candidate screening, assessment, and recruitment processes. These AI tools do not make hiring decisions on behalf of the Company. Hiring decisions are made by our Hiring Teams.

Sobeys is committed to creating accessible and inclusive hiring processes. We will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process.

Please note: Successful candidates will be required to provide documentation to prove their legal ability to work in the position during onboarding process. Documentation will be assessed by the employer prior to commencement of work.