Barista

RAD GROUP OF COMPANIES FRANCHISING INC.; Davao del Sur; On-site; PHP 167,400 - 223,200; Full time

Job summary

A local café chain in Davao del Sur seeks a barista to prepare and serve high-quality coffee drinks while providing excellent customer service. The successful candidate will be responsible for taking orders, processing payments, and maintaining a clean workspace. Candidates should hold at least a high school diploma, with prior experience in a café preferred. Skills required include strong communication and customer service abilities.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is generally required.
• Previous experience in a café or food service environment is often preferred.

Responsibilities

• Make and serve a variety of coffee drinks ensuring high quality.
• Greet customers, take their orders, and provide recommendations.
• Process payments through cash or digital methods.
• Keep the coffee bar and customer areas clean and organized.

Skills

Strong customer service and communication skills

Ability to operate coffee machines and equipment

Knowledge of different coffee drinks and preparation techniques

Basic math skills for handling transactions

Attention to Detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

A barista is responsible for preparing and serving coffee, espresso drinks, and other beverages to customers in a coffee shop or café setting. They create a positive customer experience by providing friendly service, maintaining a clean workspace, and ensuring the quality of drinks. Baristas are also responsible for taking orders, handling payments, and keeping the café environment clean and organized.

Responsibilities

1. Prepare and Serve Beverages: Make and serve a variety of coffee drinks (espresso, cappuccino, latte, etc.) and other beverages, ensuring high quality and consistency.


2. Customer Service: Greet customers, take their orders, and provide recommendations on menu items or special drinks. Answer any questions customers may have about the menu.


3. Handle Payments: Process payments through cash, credit/debit cards, or digital payment methods, and provide change or receipts as needed.


4. Maintain Cleanliness: Keep the coffee bar, utensils, equipment, and customer areas clean and organized, including wiping down counters, cleaning coffee machines, and restocking supplies.

Qualifications

1. Education: A high school diploma or equivalent is generally required. Some employers may provide on-the-job training or prefer candidates with barista or customer service experience.


2. Experience: Previous experience in a café or food service environment is often preferred, especially in handling coffee machines and preparing beverages.


3. Skills:

• Strong customer service and communication skills.


• Ability to operate coffee machines and equipment.


• Knowledge of different coffee drinks and preparation techniques.


• Basic math skills for handling transactions and making change.


• Physical Ability: Ability to stand for extended periods, lift light to moderate weights (e.g., bags of coffee beans), and work in a fast-paced environment.


• Attention to Detail: Ability to make drinks according to customer preferences and café standards.