0872 Cafe Barista

Books A Million; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Books-A-Million is hiring a Barista to operate Café equipment, prepare drinks, and provide exceptional customer service in-store. The role requires standing for long periods, basic cash handling, and maintaining cleanliness in a fast-paced environment.

The Barista will engage customers, assist with promotions, and support store operations as needed. This position emphasizes teamwork and accuracy in daily tasks.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old and pass all required background screenings.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and provide friendly, prompt service.
• Operate café equipment and prepare coffee, specialty drinks, bottled drinks, and baked goods.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary environment per guidelines.
• Restock and merchandize café items per company policies.
• Handle cash and balance drawer with accuracy at shift end.
• Assist bookstore staff as needed and support store operations.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Self-Management

Strong verbal communication

Written communication

Multi-tasking

Operate café machines

Cash register skills

Computer skills

Education

16 years of age or older

Tools

POS systems

Cash register

Job description

Job Description

Under the direction of the General Manager a Barista performs a variety of tasks specific to the successful operation of the Café following the prescribed guidelines for service.

Roles and Responsibilities

• During the majority of the shift, this is an independent position with backup provided on an as-needed basis.
• Operates Café equipment and prepares coffee, specialty drinks, bottled drinks, and baked and prepared goods.
• Maintains a clean environment within local, state, and federal sanitation guidelines.
• Completes ongoing daily and weekly cleaning of food surfaces, machinery and utensils, and customer areas.
• Stocks and merchandises café in accordance with company policies and procedures, maintaining a straight, organized, and clean shopping environment.
• Greets customers entering the store and café, and provide exceptional customer service on each transaction.
• Successfully promotes all POS initiatives and company programs including, but not limited to discount cards, magazine sales, pre-sale vouchers, and donation programs.
• Balances cash drawer following each shift within allowable variances as identified in the Loss Prevention Policy.
• Assists the bookstore as needed.
• Performs other tasks as needed.

Core Competencies

• Interpersonal Skills
• Self-Management

Qualifications And Education Requirements

• 16 years of age or older
• Successful completion of all required background screenings

Preferred Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to learn and operate multiple café machines, including, but not limited to blenders, ovens, espresso machines
• Computer and cash register skills

Physical And Environmental Requirements

• Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time
• Must be able to use hands/arms to operate a keyboard and telephone for repetitive motion activities
• Must be able to lift or team lift objects up to 50 lbs., with or without assistance
• Must be able to communicate using speech, sight, and sound with or without an assistive device
• Must be able to stand, walk, climb, bend, stoop, or crouch while performing daily activities of the job