Barista - PT

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic café team member who thrives in a fast-paced environment. This role involves delivering exceptional customer service, crafting perfect beverages, and ensuring a tidy café space. If you're passionate about engaging with customers and enjoy a collaborative atmosphere, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team that values initiative and provides a supportive environment, making every customer feel special. With flexible hours and a variety of benefits, this position is ideal for those looking to grow their skills in a vibrant setting.

Benefits

Employee Discount

Sick Pay

Vacation

Personal Days

Company Holidays

401(k)

Qualifications

• Passion for products served and a positive, can-do attitude.
• Ability to listen, solve problems, and make recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional beverage service while engaging with customers.
• Maintain a clean and welcoming café environment.

Skills

Customer Engagement

Problem Solving

Multi-tasking

Communication Skills

Positive Attitude

Job description

CO - Aurora - Southlands Town Center - 2245

Classification

Part-Time

Job Summary

What You Do

• Work on the café floor which requires physical activity (i.e., 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.
• Take pride in the Café and place a priority on ensuring 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 the 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.
• Flexible and can adapt 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 and Company Holidays, 401(k)
Full Time 30+ hours per week: Sick Pay, Employee Discount, Vacation, Personal Days and Company Holidays, 401(k), Health Benefits, Disability, Life Insurance, Transit, Tuition Reimbursement

This job will remain posted for 30 days or until the position is filled at which time it will be removed from our careers site: careers.barnesandnoble.com.