Barista

Central Wesleyan Church; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 12,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Wesleyan Church is seeking a friendly café barista to craft high-quality coffee and specialty drinks while ensuring efficient customer service. The role includes greeting guests, taking orders, and preparing drinks and light foods.

The ideal candidate will have strong customer service and multitasking abilities, basic math for cash handling, and a willingness to learn espresso equipment. Prior barista experience is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment.
• Basic math and cash-handling skills.
• Attention to detail and multitask ability.
• Teamwork and reliability.
• Barista or food service experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve coffee, espresso-based drinks, teas and other beverages.
• Greet customers, take orders, and process payments correctly, maintain cleanliness of coffee and food station, dining area, and equipment.
• Restock supplies, ingredients, and display items as needed.
• Operate coffee and espresso machines, grinders, and point of sale.
• Ensure food safety, hygiene, and quality standards are met.
• Answer customer questions about menu items, and make recommendations.
• Work efficiently during busy periods while maintaining excellent service.

Skills

Customer service

Fast-paced environment

Cash handling

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication skills

Barista experience preferred

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Point of sale system

Espresso equipment

Job description

Job summary:

A café barista is responsible for creating high-quality coffee and specialty drinks while providing friendly, efficient customer service. This role includes greeting guests, taking orders, preparing drinks and light food items.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

none

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Prepare and serve coffee, espresso-based drinks, teas and other beverages
• Greet customers, take orders, and process payments correctly, maintain cleanliness of coffee and food station, dining area, and equipment.
• Restock supplies, ingredients, and display items as needed
• Operate coffee and espresso machines, grinders, and point of sale.
• Ensure food safety, hygiene, and quality standards are met.
• Answer customer questions about menu items, and make recommendations.
• Work efficiently during busy periods while maintaining excellent service.

Required skills:

• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment
• Basic math and cash-handling skills
• Attention to detail and ability to multitask
• Teamwork and reliability
• Previous barista or food service experience is preferred but not always required.

Required or Preferred Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Previous barista, café, restaurant, or customer service experience preferred but not required
• Experience operating point of sale system and handling cash
• Basic knowledge of coffee preparation and espresso equipment is preferred; training can be provided
• Strong communication, teamwork, and customer service skills.

Physical Requirements:

• Standing for extended periods.
• Working flexible hours, including weekends and holidays
• Lifting and carrying supplies up to 25-30 lbs