Seasonal Barista (Full-Time & Part-Time) - Eataly Eaton Centre

Eataly; Toronto; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Free family meal daily

Discounts at Eataly

Classes on products and ItalianCuisine

and more!

Job summary

Eataly Eaton Centre is seeking a Seasonal Barista to join our team in Toronto. The role involves preparing espresso and café drinks across QSR counters, delivering exceptional guest service, and maintaining clean, organized stations and displays.

You will handle tickets and payments accurately at the POS and contribute to a welcoming coffee experience. The position is seasonal with an end date in 2027 and requires flexibility to work mornings, evenings, and weekends onsite.

Qualifications

• 1+ year barista experience on a manual espresso machine preferred.
• High school diploma preferred.
• Availability to work onsite with flexible schedule including mornings, evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and serves authentic espresso, coffee and café drinks at multiple counters.
• Provides guests with exceptional service and product details.
• Sets up stations and replenishes displays neatly; follows FIFO and allergen separation.
• Operates the POS system with accurate cash handling.
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas; maintains calm demeanor during high volume.

Skills

Barista experience

Guest service

Cash handling

Education

High school diploma

Tools

POS system

Job description

Seasonal Barista (Full-Time & Part-Time) - Eataly Eaton Centre

Contract

Eataly is the world’s largest artisanal Italian food and beverage marketplace! Eataly is not a chain; each Eataly is different, with its own character and own theme – but all with the same aim... for our guests to:

• SHOP a selection of high-quality Italian, local and homemade products
• LEARN through our classes and our team’s product knowledge

This is a seasonal, temporary position with an expected end date of 02/01/2027.

A Barista creates and serves specialty hot and cold beverages according to Eataly’s recipes and guests’ special requests. A Barista is knowledgeable about all coffee menu items, provides high-quality, fast-paced service and is able to work at multiple QSR counters performing various functions. Reports to the QSR Manager.

• Prepares and serves authentic Italian espresso, coffee and other café drinks at multiple counters
• Provides guests with exceptional service and product details, such as coffee blend or preparation description
• Sets up stations and replenishes displays neatly including separation of allergens (nuts, wheat, etc.)
• Ensures all items are dated and following First in First Out (FIFO) standards
• Weighs, grinds or packs coffee beans for guests according to their specifications
• Operates the Point of Sales (POS) system ensuring accuracy of cash drops and authenticity of bills
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas in accordance with supervising health agency of the area
• Works across all QSR counters serving pastry, gelato, pizza and other Italian delicaciesMaintains a calm demeanor during periods of high volume
• Performs other duties as required or assigned
• Knowledgeable and enthusiastic about coffee, tea and drink preparation, and product
• Outstanding communication and guest service skills
• Ability to perform simple mathematical calculations and follow directions for all production
• 1+ year barista experience on a manual espresso machine preferred
• High school diploma preferred

Job Requirements

• Availability to work onsite with a flexible schedule often including early mornings, evenings and weekends
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to exert well-paced mobility for up to 8 hours, including standing, walking, bending and squatting
• Ability to operate equipment such as manual espresso machine, ovens, drink blender, juicer and Point of Sale
• Dexterity for rapid and consistent espresso creation

Compensation

• Compensation for this role is CAD $18.60 hourly, plus tips
• This position has been posted to fill a current vacancy

Benefits and Perks

• Paid Time Off
• Free family meal daily
• Discounts at Eataly
• Classes on products and Italian cuisine
• and more!