Barista

Caffe Calabria; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Caffe Calabria is hiring Baristas in San Diego, CA. As a Barista, you will be responsible for preparing and serving a variety of hot and cold beverages, as well as food items, while ensuring a clean and organized workspace.

The position requires excellent customer service skills and the ability to operate coffee equipment. Join us in providing a positive experience for our customers and creating great drinks!

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service or a similar role.
• Ability to prepare a variety of drinks and food items.
• Knowledge of coffee and beverage recipes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve beverages according to recipes.
• Operate coffee equipment and maintain a clean workspace.
• Engage with customers and manage orders effectively.

Skills

Customer service

Drink preparation

POS system operation

Attention to detail

Tools

Espresso machines

Coffee grinders

Job description

Caffe Calabria is hiring Baristas

Baristas make drinks that are served in a coffee house or a similar establishment. This often involves learning a variety of coffee, tea and cold drink recipes while also keeping the workspace clean and organized to create a positive impression of the business.

Your Barista job description might include these duties and responsibilities:

• Preparing and serving hot and cold beverages, such as coffee, espresso drinks, blended coffees and teas
• Preparing and serving food items such as soups, sandwiches and pastries
• Operating coffee equipment, including espresso machines, grinders and brewers
• Greeting customers when they enter the building
• Taking orders, including offering menu recommendations and noting dietary restrictions and customizations
• Building relationships with customers and promoting and recommending menu options to customers
• Restocking supplies, such as cups, lids, coffee beans, syrups and pastries
• Making drinks according to company recipes and standards
• Keeping the work environment and cafe seating area clean, sanitary and organized
• Cleaning countertops and behind the counter, including the coffee grinders, decanters or milk frothers
• Working the point-of-sale (POS) system to complete transactions
• Assisting with opening and closing duties, including setup, cleaning and inventory tasks