Barista

Advance Step International Manpower Services Inc; Manila; On-site; PHP 223,200 - 279,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manpower services company in Manila seeks an experienced Barista. Responsibilities include preparing hot and cold beverages, serving food, and delivering excellent customer service. Ideal candidates will have in-depth knowledge of coffee brewing techniques, flexibility to work various shifts, and must be familiar with coffee machines. This position emphasizes hygiene and safety standards.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of coffee and tea origin and brewing techniques.
• Familiarity with coffee and tea equipment and accessories.
• Expertise in espresso drink preparation.
• Ability to learn and memorize recipes.
• Understanding of proper cleaning and sanitization.
• Familiarity with latte art.
• Flexibility to work various shifts.
• Food safety and hygiene awareness.
• Experience as Barista or Service Crew.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and serving hot and cold beverages.
• Preparing and serving food items.
• Operating coffee equipment.
• Greeting customers.
• Taking orders and offering menu recommendations.
• Building relationships with customers.
• Restocking supplies.
• Making drinks according to company recipes.
• Keeping the work environment clean.
• Cleaning countertops and equipment.
• Working the point-of-sale system.
• Assisting with opening and closing duties.

Skills

In-depth knowledge of coffee and tea origin and brewing techniques

Familiarity with coffee and tea equipment

Expertise in espresso drink preparation

Ability to learn and memorize recipes

Understanding of proper cleaning and sanitization

Familiarity with latte art

Flexibility to work various shifts

Food safety and hygiene awareness

Experience as Barista or Service Crew

Familiar with coffee machines

Job description

• Preparing and serving hot and cold beverages, such as coffee, espresso drinks, blended coffees and teas
• Preparing and serving food items such as soups, sandwiches and pastries
• Operating coffee equipment, including espresso machines, grinders and brewers
• Greeting customers when they enter the building
• Taking orders, including offering menu recommendations and noting dietary restrictions and customizations
• Building relationships with customers and promoting and recommending menu options to customers
• Restocking supplies, such as cups, lids, coffee beans, syrups and pastries
• Making drinks according to company recipes and standards
• Keeping the work environment and cafe seating area clean, sanitary and organized
• Cleaning countertops and behind the counter, including the coffee grinders, decanters or milk frothers
• Working the point-of-sale (POS) system to complete transactions
• Assisting with opening and closing duties, including setup, cleaning and inventory tasks

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of coffee and tea origin and brewing techniques, such as the pour-over or drip method
• Familiarity with coffee and tea equipment and accessories, such as filters, infusers and espresso machines
• Expertise in espresso drink preparation, including the appropriate roasting temperature
• Ability to learn and memorize recipes
• Understanding of proper cleaning and sanitization, including best practices for cross-contamination
• Familiarity with latte art, including the heart, rosetta or tulip
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays
• Food safety and hygiene awareness (may require certification, depending on location)
• Experience as Barista or Service Crew
• Familiar with coffee machines