Barista & Espresso Specialist - Quick, Friendly Service

Snelling Staffing Lexington; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Snelling Staffing Lexington is seeking a friendly, efficient cafe teammate for shift-based work in Lexington, KY. You will make espresso drinks, prepare food items, and interact with customers per HACCP guidelines.

The role emphasizes accurate order entry, speedy service, cleanliness, and teamwork. Training provided; previous barista experience preferred but not required. Availability for several shifts is expected.

Qualifications

• Experience preparing espresso beverages and related food items.
• Ability to enter orders accurately into a POS system and handle payments.
• Maintain HACCP-compliant sanitation and food handling standards.
• Greet customers warmly and communicate menu items clearly.

Responsibilities

• Prepares espresso orders for customers and catering using standard measures and recipes.
• Enters orders accurately into POS device; accepts cash and charge payments.
• Replenishes condiments, beverages and general supplies while maintaining cleanliness of service area.
• Ensures proper presentation, portion control and maintenance of proper serving temperatures; follows HACCP standards.
• Maintains sanitation and orderliness of all equipment, supplies and utensils.
• Ensures proper food preparation by using approved recipes and following prescribed production standards.
• Greets customers courteously and interacts to ensure customer satisfaction; relays concerns to supervisors.
• Serves customers quickly and efficiently, and prevents delays in serving lines.
• Demonstrates understanding of daily menu items and explains them to customers.
• Acts as an advocate of selling techniques to the customer by assisting in decision-making.
• Ensures all display foods are merchandised attractively; serves food neatly per standard.

Skills

Espresso drinks

Customer service

POS and payments handling

Food safety HACCP

Job description

Snelling Staffing Lexington is seeking a friendly, efficient cafe teammate for shift-based work in Lexington, KY. You will make espresso drinks, prepare food items, and interact with customers per HACCP guidelines.

The role emphasizes accurate order entry, speedy service, cleanliness, and teamwork. Training provided; previous barista experience preferred but not required. Availability for several shifts is expected.