FOH Barista

Chez Christophe Chocolaterie Patisserie; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local pastry shop in Burnaby seeks a Barista to prepare espresso-based beverages and provide excellent customer service. Candidates should have 2 years of barista and hospitality experience, along with a passion for desserts. This full-time role offers competitive pay and benefits after 6 months of employment.

Benefits

Dental care

Discounted or free food

Extended health care

Life insurance

Store discount

Vision care

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience as a barista required.
• 2 years of experience in hospitality required.

Responsibilities

• Create espresso-based coffee and chocolate beverages.
• Calibrate a grinder and perform latte art.
• Provide excellent customer service.

Skills

Passion for desserts and coffee

Ability to multi-task

Great communication skills

Job description

Overview

Chez Christophe Chocolaterie Patisserie is an award winning pastry shop situated in North Burnaby. Throughout the past 13 years we have acquired a reputation as one of Vancouver's sweet-spot destinations. Our product range features fine handmade chocolates, chocolate show pieces, macarons, high-end French pastries and viennoiserie all of which are handmade onsite. We also offer a full espresso-based coffee bar.

The Chez Christophe FOH team offers an exceptional level of service to our guests by combining a high level of product knowledge with a passion for the collections we offer. Professionalism, a friendly engaging manner, strong communication and effective interpersonal skills are imperative. The right candidate must be highly motivated and committed to growing with a small business and looking for ways to grow within their role. Knowledge of chocolate, pastry or espresso is an asset.

This position offers competitive wages, benefits following 6 months of full-time employment and opportunities to ameliorate the business in the areas of leadership.

Responsibilities / Skills

• You are passionate about desserts and coffee
• Creating espresso-based coffee and chocolate beverages to our specifications - latte art is required
• Ability to multi-task and attention to detail is essential for this position
• Great communication skills

Job Details

Business hours are Tuesday to Saturday 9am to 5pm. Closed Sunday / Monday

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $17.85-$18.85 per hour

Expected hours: 25 – 35 per week

Benefits

• Dental care
• Discounted or free food
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Store discount
• Vision care

Application question(s)

• Are you familiar with calibrating a grinder, tamping, steaming, latte art?
• Are you available to work Tuesday to Saturday within 8.30am to 5.30pm?

Experience

• Barista: 2 years (required)
• Hospitality: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person