Barista - PT

Barnes & Noble, Inc.; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a part-time Barista who is passionate about coffee and customer service. In this dynamic role, you will create delightful beverages and ensure a welcoming atmosphere in the café. Your ability to engage with customers and provide tailored recommendations will enhance their experience, making each visit memorable. Join a collaborative team that values initiative, respect, and a positive attitude. If you enjoy working with people and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Sick Pay

Employee Discount

Vacation

Personal Days

Company Holidays

401(k)

Qualifications

• Passionate about coffee and customer service.
• Ability to engage and build rapport with customers.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional beverages and food recommendations.
• Maintain cleanliness and operational standards in the café.

Skills

Customer Service

Multi-tasking

Problem Solving

Communication

Job description

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Location:
CO - Aurora - Southlands Town Center - 2245

Classification:
Part-Time

Job Summary

As a Barista, you provide first-class service to our customers with every drink you create and every cookie you bake, ensuring their experience is your top priority. You make the customer experience pleasurable and provide the perfect complement to any book. Your passion for coffee, creating inspiring drinks, and your knowledge of the café ensures that customers are delighted by the handcrafted beverages you serve. You support the cluster structure and work collaboratively for the betterment of all stores in the cluster.

What You Do

• Work on the café floor which requires physical activity (e.g., prolonged standing, repetitive bending, lifting, climbing, operating espresso machines) and sales floor when needed.
• Deliver the perfect beverage that exceeds customer expectations with your ability to engage, build rapport, listen, and provide friendly, fast service as you go through a tailored order creating approach.
• Make relevant beverage and food recommendations ensuring an engaging experience with the customers that connects them with the right products to meet their needs.
• Ensure that the Café is welcoming to all customers by having a stocked bake case and neatly displayed merchandise.
• Maintain a clean and tidy environment, knowing that cleanliness encompasses all aspects of the customer experience.
• Execute all operational standards correctly, in a timely manner, and in accordance with café standards, safety, and health codes.
• Protect company assets by adhering to all processes and working efficiently to control waste and shrink.
• Recognize and offer to help both customers and employees with urgency and care.

Knowledge & Experience

• Passionate about the products we serve.
• Positive and can-do attitude.
• Enjoy working with people.
• Listen to people and enjoy solving problems.
• Make correct recommendations for handcrafted beverages and food items that satisfy the customer.
• Well-organized, efficient, and able to multi-task.
• Can clearly and respectfully communicate and express oneself.

Expected Behaviors

• Treat customers as the first priority at all times.
• Take initiative and consistently grow and expand café knowledge.
• Enjoy making recommendations and engaging with others.
• Exhibit and demonstrate initiative.
• Support company goals and initiatives and be a team player.
• Show respect and kindness to fellow employees and customers.
• Accept responsibility and execute all assignments correctly and with care.
• Accept coaching and feedback from others openly.
• Be flexible and adaptable to an ever-changing environment.

Notes

An employee in this position can expect an hourly rate starting at $17.00.

Benefits

Part-time less than 20 hours per week: Sick pay, Employee Discount

Part-time 20 - 29.99 hours per week: Sick Pay, Employee Discount, Vacation, Personal Days, Company Holidays, 401(k)

Full-time 30+ hours per week: Sick Pay, Employee Discount, Vacation, Personal Days, Company Holidays, 401(k), Health Benefits, Disability, Life Insurance, Transit, Tuition Reimbursement

This job will remain posted for 30 days or until filled. More details at: https://careers.barnesandnoble.com

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Part-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Retail

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