Coffee - Coffee Bar Server

Safeway Canada; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 31,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Sobeys Inc. is hiring a Starbucks Barista to deliver personalized service in a fast-paced on-site cafe environment. You will greet customers, prepare beverages, and ensure smooth cash register operations while upholding company standards.

Ideal candidates are quick learners, team players with strong communication and a commitment to safety and reliability. Flexible availability, including evenings and weekends, is preferred.

Qualifications

• 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).
• Occasional lifting of up to 45 pounds.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Learn quickly

Fast paced environment

Team oriented

Clear communication

Customer service

Safety and responsibility

Flexible hours

Evening & weekend availability

Sunday scheduling (Alberta)

Physical stamina

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.

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