Operator Coffee Bar

Sobeys; Halifax; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A major Canadian grocery retailer is seeking a Coffee Bar Operator to provide personalized service at their on-site café. The role includes preparing beverages, supervising staff, and delivering superior customer service in a fast-paced environment. Previous experience with Starbucks or Tim Hortons is preferred, along with a strong ability to communicate and work in a team setting. Competitive benefits and opportunities for learning are provided.

Benefits

Competitive Benefits Package

10% in-store discount

Learning and Development Resources

Paid Vacation

Qualifications

• Previous Starbucks / Tim Hortons or management experience preferred.
• Available to work flexible hours; evening and weekend availability strongly encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Greets customers in a polite and friendly manner.
• Demonstrates superior customer service.
• Oversees implementation of merchandising programs.
• Supervises Department staff, including scheduling and training.
• Prepares hot and cold beverages, including specialty drinks.

Skills

Ability to learn quickly

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Strong customer service qualities

Education

High School

Job description

Overview

Requisition ID: 191849
Career Group: Store Careers
Job Category: Retail - Coffee
Travel Requirements: 0 - 10%
Job Type: Full-Time
Location: 0644 Clayton Park Sobeys, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

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 impact. Our family of 128,000 employees and franchise affiliates share a collective passion for delivering exceptional shopping experiences and amazing food to all our customers.

We are a proudly Canadian company with stores across the country under banners including Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods, Lawtons Drug Stores, and more. We are all one extended family.

Ready to Make an Impact?

A day in the life of a Coffee Bar Operator: working as either a Starbucks Operator or Tim Hortons Operator is an opportunity to provide personalized service for our customers. You will become a leader at one of our on-site cafés, develop coffee and tea expertise, and polish your customer service skills in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

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
• Oversees implementation of Safeway's and Starbucks’ / Tim Horton’s merchandising programs; responsible for pricing, displaying, ordering and inventory control within the Department
• Maintains overall presentation, cleanliness and profitability of the Department while providing excellent customer service
• Supervises Department staff, including scheduling, training and assigning duties
• Ensures paperwork as set by the Division is followed
• Processes cash register payments by cash, cheque, credit card, gift card and debit
• Prepares hot and cold beverages, including specialty drinks
• Stocks and orders product
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management

What You Have to Offer / Qualifications

• Experience: High School; previous Starbucks / Tim Hortons or management experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to learn quickly
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Highly motivated and team oriented
• Ability to communicate clearly in oral and written form
• Strong customer service qualities
• Work in a safe and responsible manner
• Available to work flexible hours; evening and weekend availability strongly encouraged
• Must be available to be scheduled anytime on Sunday (Alberta Only)

Physical Requirements

• Occasional lifting of up to 45 pounds
• Constant hand coordination and gripping
• Frequent computer and point of sale system use
• Frequent standing and bending
• Occasional walking and squatting

Total Rewards

We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package, designed to help teammates live better – physically, financially and emotionally. Details vary by role.

• Competitive Benefits Package (health, dental, life insurance, AD&D)
• Access to Virtual Health Care Platform and Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Retirement and Savings Plan
• 10% in-store discount at participating banners and other discount programs
• Learning and Development Resources
• Paid Vacation

* Eligible after meeting hours/days requirements.

Accommodation

We are committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process and will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of this process.