Barista

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a part-time Barista for our campus café. The role involves preparing and serving a range of coffee drinks, educating customers about the menu, and assisting in stocking and maintaining the cafe area.

A strong focus on customer service and teamwork is essential. Hourly compensation is $15.00, with duties including beverage preparation, equipment demonstrations, upselling products, and keeping the cafe clean and well-stocked.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• One year of experience in a full-service coffee shop with hands-on experience using professional coffee machines.
• State Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to gain access to work site.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and sell coffee drinks following prescribed recipes and techniques.
• Sell coffee and equipment by explaining differences in beans and machines; demonstrate operation of brewing equipment.
• Greet customers, determine needs, educate about menu, and attract new customers to increase revenue.
• Maintain cleanliness and stocking of café areas and inventory of food items and disposables.
• Ensure a safe and healthy work environment by following sanitation regulations and company standards.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Coffee machines

Job description

Compensation Type: Hourly

Compensation: $15.00

The barista position promotes coffee consumption by educating customers; selling coffee and coffee grinding and brewing equipment, accessories, and supplies; preparing and serving a variety of coffee drinks, along with pastries and cookies. This position assists in the care, cleaning of the café and stocking of café disposables, grab and go food items and beverages.

Barista

• Prepares and sells coffee drinks by following prescribed recipes and preparation techniques for coffee drinks, such as: espresso, espresso lungo, café latte, and cappuccino.
• Sells coffees and coffee grinding & brewing equipment by explaining the differences in coffee beans and coffee preparation machines; demonstrates how brewing equipment operates.

Customer Service

• Welcomes and engages customers by determining their coffee interests and needs.
• Educates customers by presenting and explaining the coffee drink menu; answering questions, as needed. Works with and supports student interns and student employees.
• Generates revenues by attracting new customers; defines new and expanded services and products.
• Enhances coffee shop reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Facilities Management & Inventory

• Ensures all café areas are clean & tidy. Ensures coolers are stocked with freshly rotated food items.
• Maintains inventories by replenishing coffee bean supply; stocking coffee brewing equipment; maintaining supplies, pastries, and cookies for the coffee bar.
• Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshoots breakdowns; maintains supplies; performs preventative maintenance.
• Maintains safe and healthy work environment by following organization standards and sanitation regulations.
• Improves quality results by studying, evaluating, and re-designing processes; implements changes; maintains and improves the appearance of the store and coffee bar.

Culture of Respect

• Fosters and maintains a safe environment of respect and inclusion for faculty, staff, students, and members of the community.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• One (1) year of work experience in a full-service coffee shop, and hands-on experience working with professional coffee machines and café equipment.
• State Motor Vehicle Operator's License or demonstrable ability to gain access to work site(s).

Full Time/Part Time: Part time

Union (If Applicable):

Scheduled Hours: 20