Barista & Café Experience Specialist

Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Inc.; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Discount

EAP

Sick Pay

Paid Time Off including maternity and,

Parental Leave

Company Holidays

401(k) with Company Match

Health Benefits

Job summary

Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Inc. in Oak Brook is seeking a friendly Barista to welcome customers, prepare beverages, operate the register and keep the café inviting. You’ll help stock deliveries, maintain cleanliness and support the bookfloor team with promotions and knowledge of our café offerings.

You’ll gain experience, enjoy flexible hours, and advance opportunities in a fast-paced bookstore café environment.

Qualifications

• Welcomes customers in a cheerful and helpful way and connects readers with café items.
• Maintains punctual attendance and flexible to fill scheduling gaps.
• Works quickly and accurately at the register and supports stock deliveries.
• Keeps café presentation clean and inviting and adheres to FIFO practices.
• Willing to learn new skills and enjoy being a barista.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers, take orders and operate the register efficiently.
• Unpack deliveries, stock the bakes case, and tidy the café area.
• Maintain café cleanliness and merchandise presentation.
• Support bookfloor team and assist with promotions and new items.
• Follow loss prevention and safety guidelines.

Skills

Customer service

Team player

Punctuality

Flexible

Communication

Tools

POS System

Cash handling

Stock management

Job description

Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Inc. in Oak Brook is seeking a friendly Barista to welcome customers, prepare beverages, operate the register and keep the café inviting. You’ll help stock deliveries, maintain cleanliness and support the bookfloor team with promotions and knowledge of our café offerings.

You’ll gain experience, enjoy flexible hours, and advance opportunities in a fast-paced bookstore café environment.