Barista: Craft Coffee & Customer Experience

Chartwells Higher Education; University (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Chartwells Higher Education on a university campus in Florida is seeking a Barista to prepare and serve espresso drinks and related food and beverage items. You will welcome customers, educate on the menu, and follow recipes to craft drinks.

Responsibilities include maintaining equipment, ensuring safety and sanitation standards, and contributing to a clean, inviting store environment. Prior barista experience is a plus and teamwork is essential.

Qualifications

• Previous work experience as a Barista is an asset
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and request clarification when needed
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position

Responsibilities

• Welcome customers by determining their coffee interests and needs
• Educate customers by presenting and explaining the coffee drink menu, answering questions
• Prepare coffee drinks by following prescribed recipes and preparation techniques for coffee drinks, such as espresso, cafe latte, and cappuccino
• Sell coffee and coffee grinding/brewing equipment by explaining differences in coffee beans and coffee preparation machines; demonstrating how brewing equipment operates
• Keep equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs
• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by following organization standards and sanitation regulations
• Improve quality results by studying, evaluating, and re-designing processes; implementing changes; maintaining and improving the appearance of the store and coffee bar

Skills

Barista experience

Job description

Chartwells Higher Education on a university campus in Florida is seeking a Barista to prepare and serve espresso drinks and related food and beverage items. You will welcome customers, educate on the menu, and follow recipes to craft drinks.

Responsibilities include maintaining equipment, ensuring safety and sanitation standards, and contributing to a clean, inviting store environment. Prior barista experience is a plus and teamwork is essential.