Otto's Cache Jasper AB Cafe All-Rounder

The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge; Municipality of Jasper; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known local cafe in Jasper, Alberta is seeking a Cafe All-Rounder to join their team. This role involves engaging with customers, handling cash, and assisting in food preparation while ensuring high standards of hygiene. The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of cafe experience and strong barista skills. Working in Jasper offers a vibrant community and a chance to serve local and tourist customers in a dynamic cafe environment, with a wage of $16-$17 per hour plus gratuities.

Benefits

Product Discounts

Staff housing for select candidates

Flexible Hours

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience in a cafe, ideally brewing specialty coffee.
• Alberta Pro-Serve certification.
• Strong work ethic and ability to handle customer complaints courteously.

Responsibilities

• Engage with staff and customers about the coffee and menu.
• Greet and take orders from customers.
• Ensure cleanliness and hygiene standards are maintained.

Skills

Barista skills and knowledge

Customer-focused attitude

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Positive and professional demeanor

Job description

Cafe All-Rounder – Otto's Cache (Jasper, AB)

Wage: $16–$17 per hour (Based on Experience) + Gratuities • Hours: Full Time & Part Time • Benefits: Product Discounts, Staff housing for select candidates, Flexible Hours

Otto's Cache is Jasper's first locally owned café, bakery and curated provisions market. In Spring 2025, Otto's Cache will open in Jasper National Park. The cafe/bakery focuses on both dine-in and take-away offerings, serving specialty coffee, fresh baked goods, bread, sandwiches and salads. The market emphasizes locally sourced, artisanal provisions to make great food accessible to the community year round, made possible by local Canadian suppliers. We’re looking for a Cafe All-Rounder to join the team with a focus on serving quality products to Jasper while delivering a fun and engaging customer experience.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Engaging with staff and customers about our coffee, menu and brand
• Greeting and taking orders from customers
• Handling cash and taking payments
• Ensuring all bake cases, fridges and products in the cafe are stocked and looking presentable
• Assisting Barista in preparing and fulfilling orders
• Running food to customers
• Upholding high standards of hygiene, cleanliness, and safety in the cafe

Requirements

• 1+ year experience in a cafe, ideally brewing specialty coffee
• Barista skills and knowledge
• Alberta Pro-Serve
• A strong work ethic with a customer-focused attitude
• A positive, friendly and professional demeanour
• Ability to work in a fast-paced cafe environment, multi-task and communicate
• Handle customer complaints and queries in a professional and courteous manner

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Job Opportunities in Jasper National Park

1. Parks Canada Jobs - Park Wardens; Interpretive Guides; Visitor Services Attendants; Conservation Officers & Ecologists; Maintenance Workers
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