Barista - Avenue

ENT1009ECIL; Long Branch (NJ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

ENT1009ECIL is seeking a Barista to prepare and serve a variety of beverages and baked goods in a fast-paced setting. You will greet guests, handle cash and card payments, and maintain a clean, compliant work area.

Responsibilities include following recipes, stocking supplies, and ensuring food safety standards while delivering friendly, efficient service.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year serving in a fast-paced food/beverage venue.
• Must speak fluent English; other languages a plus.
• Experience operating espresso/coffee machines preferred.
• Reading and writing abilities used for orders and paperwork.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve beverages including coffee, tea and espresso drinks.
• Follow recipes and proper preparation techniques.
• Serve food items and baked goods.
• Greet guests in a friendly, welcoming manner.
• Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment and seating.
• Maintain inventory and notify supervisor of supplies needed.
• Use POS to take orders and process payments.
• Follow health and safety guidelines.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Cash handling

English fluency

Teamwork

Reliability

Reading/writing

Education

Food safety certification

High school diploma

Tools

Espresso machine operation

POS system

Job description

Barista Responsibilities include, but are not limited to

• Prepare and serve a variety of specialty beverages including coffee, tea, and espresso-based drinks
• Follow provided recipes and use proper preparation techniques
• Serve prepared food items and baked goods
• Greet guests in a friendly and welcoming manner
• Clean and sanitize work areas, seating areas, equipment, and tools
• Maintain inventories by replenishing coffee, stocking supplies, and providing Supervisor with ordering needs daily
• Use of POS for order entries, process credit card and cash payments.
• Follow health and safety guidelines and procedures
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Barista Qualifications

• At least 1 year of serving in a fast-paced food and beverage venue
• Knowledge of specialty beverages such as coffee, tea and espresso-based drinks
• Previous experience operating espresso and coffee machines preferred.
• Must speak fluent English, other languages preferred.
• Must be courteous, pleasant, and good natured.
• Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with guests, bartender, wait staff, cooks, and supervisors.
• Alcohol awareness certification and/or food service permit or valid health/food handler card as required by local or state government agency.
• Reading and writing abilities are utilized often when taking orders, completing paperwork, etc.
• Basic math skills are frequently used when handling cash and credit.
• Able to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.

The Barista position requires the ability to perform the following:

• Handling, carrying or lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds (bar ware, carts, boxes, bottles, etc.).
• Must be able to efficiently and safely stand and move about the entire facility during each shift.
• Bending, stooping, kneeling, lifting.

Compensation: The compensation for this position is $6.05 per hour plus tips.