Coffee - Coffee Bar Server

Safeway Canada; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Sobeys Inc. is seeking a Starbucks Barista to join on-site café teams at Safeway banners. You will deliver personalized service, learn coffee/tea preparation, and assist customers in a fast-paced, friendly environment.

Responsibilities include greeting customers, handling payments, preparing beverages, stocking, light cleaning, and maintaining safety. The role offers flexible hours, weekend shifts, and opportunities for growth in retail hospitality.

Qualifications

• No previous experience required.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong customer service qualities and clear communication with customers.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers in a polite and friendly manner.
• Demonstrate superior customer service in line with Safeway’s programs.
• Process cash, debit, credit, and gift card payments at the register.
• Prepare hot and cold beverages, including specialty drinks.
• Stock products and assist with ordering.
• Perform light cleaning duties as assigned.

Skills

Learn Quickly

Fast-paced

Customer Service

Team Player

Clear Communication

Safety-minded

Flexible Hours

Evening & Weekend

Tools

POS System

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.

Ready to start fresh?

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.

Additional Information

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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 the onboarding process. Documentation will be assessed by the employer prior to commencement of work.