Barista

Rs3culinary; California (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Rs3culinary is seeking a Barista to greet customers, take orders, and prepare a variety of beverages and light foods. You will ensure quality service, maintain equipment, and keep the café clean and welcoming. Experience with espresso machines and a friendly, efficient attitude are essential.

Responsibilities include taking payments, answering menu questions, promoting items, and helping manage inventory to keep supplies stocked and the cafe running smoothly.

Qualifications

• Memorize drink recipes and provide efficient customer service.
• Maintain cafe equipment and cleanliness to ensure quality and safety.
• Track inventory and assist with restocking coffee and beverage supplies.

Responsibilities

• Greeting customers and taking beverage and food orders.
• Preparing and serving beverages, pastries, and light foods.
• Answering questions about menu options and making recommendations.
• Taking payments and keeping the counter organized and sanitary.
• Responding to customer concerns and maintaining high service standards.

Skills

Customer service

Food safety

Inventory management

Equipment maintenance

Tools

Espresso machines

Coffee grinders

Job description

# Barista## Description## Barista duties and responsibilitiesAlthough Baristas are mainly responsible for making and serving beverages to customers, they may have other duties. These may include:* Greeting customers in a friendly manner and taking food and drink orders* Preparing and serving beverages such as drip coffee, espresso-based drinks, tea and other specialty drinks* Preparing and serving food items such as soups, sandwiches and pastries* Answering customers’ questions about menu choices* Promoting and recommending menu options to customers* Taking payment from customers* Tracking and ordering inventory for cafe and beverage supplies, such as coffee beans, milk, napkins and cups* Maintaining espresso machines, grinders, coffee machines and other equipment by cleaning, troubleshooting and scheduling repairs* Keeping the work environment and cafe seating area clean, sanitary and organized* Responding to and resolving customer concerns or complaints* Evaluating and modifying processes to improve efficiency and quality of service* Attracting new customers and refining the menu#### Qualifications## Barista skills and qualificationsBaristas need a variety of skills to memorize drink recipes, learn how to operate equipment and provide efficient customer service. A successful Barista should possess the following skills: