Barista

KPEP; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Walnut & Park Cafe in Kalamazoo, MI seeks a friendly Barista to support daily operations under the Cafe Coordinator and Food Service Director. You will help prepare quality beverages, serve customers quickly, and maintain clean, inviting spaces.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years in restaurant or retail, cash handling experience, and excellent verbal and written communication. Flexibility for nights, weekends, and some holidays is required; full-time availability preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–3 years of restaurant or retail experience with strong customer service.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in direction, training and daily operations at Walnut & Park Cafe.
• Support Cafe Coordinator to provide quality products and fast, friendly service.
• Uphold policies and standards for operations and service.
• Assist in Student Worker training and education.
• Maintain product quality and inventory; manage waste and dates; rotate stock.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Cash handling

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Cash register

Job description

Description

Under the supervision of the Food Service Director, assist in direction, training, and daily operations at Walnut & Park Cafe. The Barista assists the Cafe Coordinator with the goal of providing quality products and fast, friendly service.

Models, upholds, and communicates existing and new policies, practices, and standards.

Assists in Student Worker training, guidance, and education.

Ensures each and every product delivered to the guest meets Walnut & Park standards.

Ensures all product levels are maintained.

Places, receives, and verifies orders; conducts inventory; controls waste and dates; and rotates inventory, when necessary.

Ensures all checklists, side jobs, and cleaning projects are completed.

Fosters teamwork to drive for results in ongoing promotions, sales building, and achieving store goals.

Informs the Cafe' Coordinator and/or Food Service Director of any operational inconsistencies, employee incidents, accidents, potential hazards, and unusual or pertinent events.

Assists the Cafe' Coordinator and/or Food Service Director in increasing profit, sales, and controlling costs.

Responsible for all store funds while on shift by enforcing cash-handling policies.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent. 1-3 years of prior restaurant or retail experience requiring strong customer service commitment and orientation. Register and cash handling experience. Well-organized, detail-oriented and able to multi-task. Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Flexible work schedule, including nights, weekends and some holidays. Must be at least 18 years of age.