Barista & Café Expert — Delightful Customer Experience

Barnes & Noble, Inc.; Virginia; On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Discount

Sick Pay

Paid Time Off

Company Paid Holidays

401(k) with Company Match

Health Benefits

Job summary

Barnes & Noble, Inc. in Sterling, VA is seeking a part-time Barista to join our Café team. You will greet customers warmly, make beverages, help with merchandising, stock the bake case, and operate registers to provide friendly, professional service.

You are expected to maintain a clean, inviting cafe, handle deliveries, follow FIFO, support the bookfloor and cafe teams, and adapt to early mornings, weekends, and holidays as needed. Growth to Senior Barista is possible with demonstrated mastery.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service and cheerful communication.
• Ability to operate registers and handle transactions.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced cafe.
• Reliable attendance and flexibility to cover early mornings and weekends.
• Ability to unpack deliveries and stock baked goods.

Responsibilities

• Stock deliveries and tidy the bake case and dining area.
• Operate registers and process transactions efficiently.
• Maintain attractive cafe presentation and cleanliness.
• Support bookfloor team and cafe operations as needed.
• Follow FIFO and dating practices for products.
• Assist with receiving and unpacking deliveries.

Skills

Customer service

Punctuality

Teamwork

Flexibility

Attention to detail

Tools

POS systems

Cash handling

Inventory stocking

Job description

Barnes & Noble, Inc. in Sterling, VA is seeking a part-time Barista to join our Café team. You will greet customers warmly, make beverages, help with merchandising, stock the bake case, and operate registers to provide friendly, professional service.

You are expected to maintain a clean, inviting cafe, handle deliveries, follow FIFO, support the bookfloor and cafe teams, and adapt to early mornings, weekends, and holidays as needed. Growth to Senior Barista is possible with demonstrated mastery.