Barista - PT

Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Inc.; Town of Clay (NY); On-site; USD 18,184 - 25,898; Part time

Job summary

A popular bookstore chain is seeking a Barista to join their café team. The role includes welcoming customers, mastering operational competencies, and maintaining the café's appearance. Strong customer service and merchandising skills are essential, along with a positive attitude and the ability to learn. This position offers a starting hourly rate of $16.00 and requires physical activity including standing, walking, and lifting.

Qualifications

• Ability to maintain café cleanliness and presentation.
• Enthusiasm for engaging with customers and colleagues.
• Willingness to learn and grow in barista skills.

Responsibilities

• Welcome customers with a cheerful attitude.
• Master the operational competencies of a barista.
• Develop and maintain effective visual merchandising.
• Run a register competently and serve customers quickly.
• Support unloading and stocking of deliveries.
• Adhere to café safety and hygiene guidelines.
• Engage positively with customers and maintain a cheerful demeanor.

Skills

Customer service

Merchandising skills

Barista skills

Flexibility

Tools

Registers

Computers

Tablets

Job description

Overview

A Barnes & Noble bookstore is a gathering place for readers and the community. As a Barista, you are an integral member of the team at the heart of our Cafés. You welcome customers in a cheerful and helpful way by saying hello, answering questions and consistently going out of your way to connect readers with the right beverages and café items. Equally, you are an essential part of the café team in maintaining the attractive presentation and ensuring the efficient running of the Café. You help unpack and stock deliveries and to tidy our bakes case and dining area. You work our registers in a quick and friendly manner, ensuring our customers receive a highly professional service.

Responsibilities

• Master the operational competencies of a Barnes & Noble barista, including using diverse technology (registers, computers, tablets, programs and other tools).
• Develop strong merchandising skills to maintain the café presentation and cleanliness of the Café and surrounding floor retail fixtures.
• Maintain effective visual merchandising to keep counter and floor fixtures presentable.
• Run a register competently to serve customers quickly and reliably.
• Support the receiving and unpacking of deliveries and subsequent stocking.
• Make food and drinks properly with accuracy using your knowledge or team guidance and available resources (recipe guides, product spec sheets, etc.).
• Maintain café cleanliness through daily and weekly cleaning tasks during your shift.
• Follow FIFO practices and date products accurately.
• Support the bookfloor team when needed and contribute to loss prevention and de-escalation efforts; identify theft and seek support for issues in the store.
• Understand and adhere to café safety, hygiene and sanitation guidelines and procedures to maintain standards.
• Assist with deliveries and collaborate with the wider Cluster as needed.
• Engage with customers and colleagues with a positive, helpful attitude; demonstrate willingness to learn and grow in barista skills.
• As you gain experience, anticipate advancement toward the Senior Barista role with additional challenges and growth opportunities.
• May work in other stores if needed, collaboratively supporting the wider Cluster.

Behaviors & Expectations

• Maintain reliable and punctual attendance for scheduled shifts.
• Fill scheduling gaps when available, being flexible and responsive to store needs (open from early mornings to late evenings every day, including weekends and most holidays).
• Be positive and purposeful in work, performing tasks with energy and reliability.
• Be supportive and considerate of colleagues, helping others and showing kindness.
• Maintain a cheerful demeanor with customers and consistently assist them.
• Show aptitude and willingness to learn new skills and knowledge.
• Above all, enjoy being a barista.

Physical Requirements

All work requires physical activity including prolonged standing, repetitive bending, lifting and a lot of walking.

Notes

An employee in this position can expect an hourly rate starting at $16.00.