YVR - Barista

Paradies Na; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Paradies Lagardère in Vancouver is hiring for a part-time Barista position at the airport. You will greet guests, take orders, prepare beverages per recipes, handle payments, and maintain a clean, safe work area while upholding the company's TRIFIC values.

The role requires high energy, strong communication in English, and the ability to work various shifts. Prior food & beverage or customer service experience is preferred; training and tips are included.

Qualifications

• Customer service focused and solution oriented.
• Excellent communication skills in English.
• Able to work in a high energy and demanding environment.
• Knowledge of math for cost, change and cash handling procedures.
• Effective communication and ability to work independently or with a team.
• SERV Safe Certification or equivalent, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide courteous, friendly, and efficient service to guests.
• Operate cash register and process payments.
• Prepare and present beverages according to recipes and standards.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Support other areas of the restaurant as needed and assist with training.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Cash handling

Teamwork

Adaptability

English proficiency

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

All Paradies Lagardère positions, including the Barista, require that you embody a positive company image by providing courteous, friendly, and efficient service with a smile to customers and team members. You must embrace our family culture by following our core values, TRIFIC (Trust, Respect, Integrity, First-Class, Innovation, Commitment), recognize and satisfy all restaurant guests as well as be accountable to the Company and Restaurant Managers. The following are intended as basic requirements. Success will come to the individual who can expand upon these job requirements and truly provide a memorable experience. These requirements/functions may change throughout their employment.

• Must have a passion for the guest!
• Must say “Yes”, “Please”, and “Thank You”!
• Must smile often!
• Exceed First Class Service standards and behavior with guests, business partners, and peers.
• Maintain a professional company image by adhering to all grooming and uniform guidelines, including slip resistant shoes.
• Warmly greets, acknowledges, and takes guests drink and food order within 30 seconds of them entering the concept.
• Operate coffee making equipment. Dismantling and cleaning machinery, as needed.
• Prepare and present beverages according to established recipe and presentation standards.
• Accurately total, process and collect payments from guests to include, but not limited to, using the point-of-sale system.
• Handles money, processes credit and debit card, makes change, while complying with the company’s Cash
• Handling and Loss Prevention Standard Operating Procedures.
• Knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the restaurant's menu and products.
• Ensure guest satisfaction and work to resolve any guest issues or concerns enlisting the assistance of a Manager, if necessary, immediately.
• Respond to guest inquiries and requests in a timely, friendly, and efficient manner.
• Assist with new team member training by positively reinforcing successful performance and helping as needed.
• Support other areas of the restaurant as requested, such as seating customers, answering telephones, stock work, cleanup, and documentation.
• Maintain a clean organized work environment that is free of safety hazards including trash, sweeping, mopping, and dishes.
• Ask correct SMG related questions for positive comments.
• Be compliant with all local, state, federal laws and regulation including those relating to food safety.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Food and Beverage experience is preferred but not required.
• Customer service focused and solution oriented.
• Ability to take direction and collaborate in a team environment.
• Ability to work in a high energy and demanding environment.
• Knowledge of math to figure cost, make change, and cash handling procedures.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work independently as well as with other team members.
• Able to work unsupervised for extensive periods, and to demonstrate good judgment when dealing with customers and peers.
• SERV Safe Certification or equivalent, preferred.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to work various shifts in a 7/365 team-oriented environment.
• Excellent customer service skills and an ability to communicate effectively, in English.
• Strong self-motivation, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Positive interpersonal skills.
• Self-starter able to prioritize and handle various tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and unexpected situations.
• Proficiency required in reading, writing and mathematics, in English.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 25 lbs. perform essential job functions such as standing, bending, reaching, climbing on a ladder and walking long distances.
• Standing for long periods of time and the ability to work in an environment with varying temperatures

Pay: $18.25/hour + tips - Part-time

This position will require a Canadian Criminal Records Check (CCRC). This piece of documentation is a background check of your criminal history and can be acquired at your local police station. Are you willing to acquire a Canadian Criminal Record Check to work at the airport in this position?

Paradies Lagardere is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. We welcome all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, or any other protected status.

We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that includes individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences. The Company is committed to offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities.

This position description is merely intended to describe the primary elements of the position. Paradies Lagardère reserves the right to change the position description and to assign additional duties and responsibilities, as necessary. This position description does not constitute an employment contract of any kind.