Barista: Café Champion & Customer Connection

Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Inc.; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Discount

EAP

Sick Pay

Paid Time Off

Maternity Leave

Parental Leave

Company Holidays

401(k) with Company Match

Health Benefits

Job summary

Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Inc. is hiring a Barista in Buffalo, NY to greet customers, prepare beverages, and keep the café inviting and well-stocked. You’ll manage registers, stock deliveries, and maintain dining area presentation with the team.

Expect to contribute to promotions and use training tools to improve café operations. The role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and a customer-first attitude, with opportunities to advance to Senior Barista as skills grow.

Qualifications

• Greet customers and provide cheerful, helpful service.
• Operate registers and handle transactions efficiently.
• Assist in café maintenance and product presentation.

Responsibilities

• Welcome customers and answer questions about beverages and café items.
• Take orders and process payments at the register.
• Unpack deliveries and stock the bakes case and dining area.
• Maintain café cleanliness and adhere to FIFO and sanitation guidelines.
• Support bookfloor team as needed and assist promotions.

Skills

Customer service

Register operations

Food & beverage prep

Tools

POS system

Job description

Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Inc. is hiring a Barista in Buffalo, NY to greet customers, prepare beverages, and keep the café inviting and well-stocked. You’ll manage registers, stock deliveries, and maintain dining area presentation with the team.

Expect to contribute to promotions and use training tools to improve café operations. The role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and a customer-first attitude, with opportunities to advance to Senior Barista as skills grow.