Barista – Bookstore Café with Employee Discount

Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Inc.; Rochester Hills (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Discount

Sick Pay

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Inc. is seeking a Barista to join our café team. You welcome customers, answer questions and connect readers with beverages and cafe items while keeping the cafe well presented and running smoothly.

You will also help stock deliveries and operate the register with a high level of service. You’ll gain experience and advance toward a Senior Barista role as you master the café skills and customer engagement required in a busy bookstore environment.

Qualifications

• Punctual attendance and reliability for scheduled shifts.
• Willingness to fill scheduling gaps and work varied hours, including weekends and holidays.
• Positive and proactive attitude, willingness to learn and help others.
• Cheerful customer focus and enjoys being a barista.
• Ability to comply with store policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Build café knowledge across beverages, bakery, savory items and gifting.
• Maintain attractive cafe presentation and cleanliness of the café area.
• Speak about sales objectives and cafe promotions to customers and colleagues.
• Make customized food and beverage recommendations to customers.
• Support stock receipt, unpacking and shelf stocking as needed.
• Operate the register quickly, accurately and professionally.
• Follow cafe safety, hygiene and sanitation guidelines and procedures.
• Collaborate with bookfloor team and assist across stores if needed.

Skills

Customer service

Punctual attendance

Flexibility

Team player

Communication

Job description

Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Inc. is seeking a Barista to join our café team. You welcome customers, answer questions and connect readers with beverages and cafe items while keeping the cafe well presented and running smoothly.

You will also help stock deliveries and operate the register with a high level of service. You’ll gain experience and advance toward a Senior Barista role as you master the café skills and customer engagement required in a busy bookstore environment.