Barista: Create Delight in a Busy Bookstore Café

Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Inc.; Champaign (IL); Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Discount

EAP

Sick Pay

Paid Time Off including paid Maternity

Company Paid Holidays

401(k) with Company Match

Comprehensive Health Benefits (Medical

Dental and Vision

Healthcare and Dependent Care Spending

Disability Benefits

Life Insurance

Transit benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Barnes & Noble is seeking a Barista to join a busy Starbucks-like café within the bookstore. You will greet customers, prepare beverages and food, operate the register, and help stock displays.

The role emphasizes friendly service, accuracy, and teamwork across early mornings to late evenings, including weekends and some holidays. As you gain experience, you will advance toward Senior Barista, expanding knowledge of beverages, pastries, and café merchandising, while following FIFO and safety

Qualifications

• Ability to maintain reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Willingness to work early mornings to late evenings, including weekends/holidays.
• Positive and helpful attitude with customers and colleagues.
• Desire to learn barista skills and grow in the role.
• Enjoy being a barista and providing great service.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers warmly and operate registers quickly and accurately.
• Unpack deliveries and stock the café and bake area.
• Maintain attractive café presentation and cleanliness.
• Support FIFO practices and proper dating of products.
• Assist bookfloor team and contribute to a friendly store atmosphere.

Skills

Punctuality

Flexible scheduling

Customer service

Team player

Willing to learn

Positive attitude

Barista skills

Cash handling

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Barnes & Noble is seeking a Barista to join a busy Starbucks-like café within the bookstore. You will greet customers, prepare beverages and food, operate the register, and help stock displays.

The role emphasizes friendly service, accuracy, and teamwork across early mornings to late evenings, including weekends and some holidays. As you gain experience, you will advance toward Senior Barista, expanding knowledge of beverages, pastries, and café merchandising, while following FIFO and safety