Starbucks Barista - SMU

Aramark; Halifax; On-site; CAD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

Paid vacation time

RRSP

Employee meal plan

Uniforms and safety shoes

Professional development reimbursement

Job summary

Aramark on Saint Mary's University campus is hiring a Barista to greet customers, craft beverages, and create a welcoming atmosphere. You’ll learn brewing, steaming, and espresso basics while contributing to a positive guest experience.

No prior coffee experience is required; we’ll train you and help you grow within a supportive team in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Previous food service experience is an asset.
• Experience with Starbucks or similar franchise is an asset.
• WHMIS and Food Safe certification are assets.

Responsibilities

• Craft high-quality beverages and food items following recipes.
• Welcome customers, take orders, and build rapport.
• Keep the bar, seating areas, and spaces clean and organized.
• Collaborate with team during busy periods.
• Handle transactions and process orders efficiently.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

Food safety

Cash handling

Job description

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We are seeking Baristas to join our team at Starbucks on the Saint Mary's University campus! As a Starbucks Barista, you are the face of our store. Every day, you’ll connect with customers, craft personalized beverages, and bring a little extra warmth to someone’s routine.

You don't need prior coffee experience to succeed here—we’ll teach you everything you need to know about brewing, steaming, and espresso mechanics. What matters most is your energy, team spirit, and passion for making people feel welcome.

Job Responsibilities

Craft & Serve: Prepare high-quality coffee, tea, and espresso beverages, as well as food items, following Starbucks recipes and standards.

Create Connections: Welcome customers genuinely, take orders accurately, and build rapport with regulars to deliver a great experience every visit.

Maintain the Space: Keep the bar, seating area, and customer spaces clean, stocked, and organized according to health and safety standards.

Support the Team: Collaborate with fellow partners (employees) during busy rushes, staying positive and adaptable.

Handle Transactions: Register operations, cash handling, and processing mobile or drive-thru orders efficiently.

Qualifications

• Previous food service experience is an asset
• Experience working with Starbucks or similar specialty-coffee franchise an asset
• Valid WHMIS and Food Safe (Basic or Advanced), First Aid Certification is an asset
• Knowledge of and commitment to upholding high standards of food safety and hygiene.
• Additional certification may be required by work location
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently supervised and unsupervised
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a genuine desire to provide outstanding customer service.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team, collaborating with colleagues to ensure smooth operations.

This role may have physical demands including, but not limited to, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling and/or extended walking and standing. This role may also require uniforms and/or usage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

This is a union position with SEIU Local 2.

• medical and dental benefits
• paid vacation time
• paid sick time
• RRSP
• employee meal plan
• complimentary uniforms and safety shoes
• up to 50% reimbursement on professional development initiatives
• and more!

About Aramark

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing -a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work -our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here athttp://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us onFacebook ,Instagram andTwitter .

The pay range for this position is $17.50 - $18.50.

Accommodation Statement

Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities are available upon request.