Barista & Guest Experience Pro — Fast-Paced Café

Aramark; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark at the University of South Carolina is hiring a full-time Barista for the Global Cafe in Columbia, SC. You will prepare specialty drinks, assist with food preparation, and handle orders and payments, delivering memorable guest experiences.

You will operate the POS, greet customers, maintain a clean, energized bar, stock items, and follow health and safety guidelines. Prior customer service and cash handling experience, plus barista familiarity, are preferred.

Qualifications

• Previous customer service experience preferred
• Previous cash handling experience preferred
• Previous experience as a barista preferred
• Basic math & counting skills required
• Must be able to work independently with limited supervision
• Must follow required dress code as assigned
• Able to read and communicate in English and able to follow recipes
• Complete Food Handling Certification as required

Responsibilities

• Accurately operate a register/POS and handle cash and credit card transactions.
• Greet and assist customers while anticipating their needs
• Prepare and serve coffees, teas, specialty beverages per brand standards
• Prepares and serve food items in line with location standards
• Count, organize and balance cash drawer, fill out the cashier slip and make deposits
• Adheres to Aramark’s cash handling policies and procedures
• Set up and breakdown coffee bar, stations or store including cleaning and sanitizing
• Maintain clean and sanitary work area
• Stock beverage coolers, grab and go items, service ware and condiments
• Follow health, safety, and sanitation guidelines for all products
• Other duties as assigned by management

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Barista experience

Math skills

English reading/writing

Job description

Aramark at the University of South Carolina is hiring a full-time Barista for the Global Cafe in Columbia, SC. You will prepare specialty drinks, assist with food preparation, and handle orders and payments, delivering memorable guest experiences.

You will operate the POS, greet customers, maintain a clean, energized bar, stock items, and follow health and safety guidelines. Prior customer service and cash handling experience, plus barista familiarity, are preferred.