Barista

Alanos Eatery; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Misk Coffee Break in Dearborn is seeking a Barista to prepare and serve beverages and food items to customers. You will need to provide excellent customer service and maintain a clean work environment.

The ideal candidate should possess a positive attitude, communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment while following food safety guidelines. This role requires standing for long periods and working flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Ability to follow safe food handling procedures.
• Good memory for managing multiple orders.

Responsibilities

• Prepare hot and cold beverages and food items.
• Describe products and answer customer questions.
• Clean and stock workstations and seating areas.

Skills

Customer service skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Communication skills

Memory for orders and customer preferences

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Misk Coffee Break is looking for a Barista to join our team in our Dearborn location. The Barista is a role where you will serve our patrons by making hot and cold drinks. This could include coffee, tea and shakes, as well as our delicious food items.

This person should have a positive attitude, be enthusiastic and enjoy working with all types of people. The ideal candidate will have excellent customer service skills and prior experience working in the foodservice industry.

Responsibilities

• Serve – Prepare hot and cold beverages, such as coffee, blended coffee, and tea, to customers while correctly customizing orders. Prepare and serve food and baked goods, including sandwiches, biscotti, muffins, and bagels.
• Sell – Work with the customer by describing the details of the product and answer any questions they may have, such as dietary needs or known allergies.
• Clean and stock - Determine that all workstations are stocked with products needed. Clean and sanitize all work areas and customer‑seating areas.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Ability to follow all safe food handling procedures and sanitation practices.
• A good memory to manage multiple orders at the same time and recall faces, names, and preferences of frequent patrons
• Ability to serve customers quickly, efficiently and kindly
• Ability to lift 15 pounds at a time
• Must be able to stand for long periods, bend, lift, and reach over your head
• Must be able to work evenings, weekends and some holidays