Barista

gcfs; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

gcfs in Augusta, GA is looking for a Barista to join our café team. You will greet customers, present menus, take orders, and prepare beverages and light foods according to recipes. Maintain a clean, welcoming service area and manage payments with accuracy.

Applicants should have hands-on coffee/brewing equipment experience, knowledge of sanitation, basic math, and strong communication. Training provided; opportunities to grow with the team.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with brewing equipment and beverage preparation.
• Knowledge of sanitation regulations and clean-work practices.
• Basic math skills for cash handling and transactions.
• Ability to gauge customers' preferences and tailor drinks.
• Excellent communication skills for customer service and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and provide drink menus; answer questions about ingredients.
• Take orders accurately and prepare beverages following recipes.
• Serve beverages and accompanying baked goods; handle payments.
• Keep the bar area, equipment, and seating areas clean and organized.
• Maintain stock of mugs/plates and report maintenance needs.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations; relay customer feedback.

Skills

Brewing equipment handling

Sanitation knowledge

Basic math

Customer preference reading

Excellent communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Barista Job Description:

A Barista is a professional who makes and serves beverages such as coffee, tea and specialty beverages. They are responsible for taking customer orders and payments. They also clean and sanitize their work areas, seating areas and equipment/tools.

Responsibilities:

• Greet customers as they enter
• Give customers drink menus and answer their questions regarding ingredients
• Take orders while paying attention to details (e.g. preferences of coffee blend, dairy and sugar ratios)
• Prepare beverages following recipes
• Serve beverages and prepared food, like cookies, pastries and muffins
• Receive and process payments (cash and credit cards)
• Keep the bar area clean
• Maintain stock of clean mugs and plates
• Check if brewing equipment operates properly and report any maintenance needs
• Comply with health and safety regulations
• Communicate customer feedback to managers and recommend new menu items

Requirement and skills:

• Hands-on experience with brewing equipment
• Knowledge of sanitation regulations
• Basic math skills
• Ability to gauge customers' preferences
• Excellent communication skills
• High school diploma or GED

Please note, nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities based on mission requirements.

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Physical Requirements:

• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Stands and moves within the cafe for 6 to 7 hours (Excluding break and lunch periods)
• Ability to bend and stoop for cleaning duties