Barista- South Asheville

Green Sage Cafe; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant and fast-casual cafe where your passion for food and customer service will shine! As a Barista at this established cafe, you will play a key role in creating a welcoming atmosphere for customers with diverse dietary needs. Your responsibilities will include crafting delicious espresso beverages, maintaining cleanliness, and building rapport with guests. The cafe values teamwork, dependability, and a service-minded attitude. Enjoy a supportive environment with no late-night shifts, making it perfect for those looking to grow in the food service industry. If you love coffee and want to be part of a fun team, this opportunity is for you!

Qualifications

• 1 year of barista experience in a fast-paced environment is required.
• Excellent verbal communication and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Serve products with friendly, personalized attention to customers.
• Prepare espresso beverages, smoothies, and fresh-pressed juices.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Organization Skills

Teamwork

Customer Service

Initiative

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Espresso Machine

Blender

Job description

Overview
Looking for an opportunity to grow within a company? Green Sage Cafe is eager to find hardworking Baristas to join our fun, bustling, fast-casual cafe. We are seeking individuals who have a passion for food, resonate with the values of our company, and respect the lifestyle choices of our customers. We serve a customer base with a variety of dietary restrictions including vegan, gluten-sensitive, dairy-free, etc. Must be a true team player by respecting all staff, proving dependability and showing initiative. Green Sage is open from 8am-4pm. Shifts are available between the hours of 7am-5pm so no late nights required.

Responsibilities

The Barista’s primary responsibility is to serve all products with friendly and personalized attention toward each customer. All while taking the time to develop a rapport with customers by learning their names, favorite drinks and food items. Other responsibilities include but are not limited to:

1. Knowledge on the various types of coffee, tea products, blends and roasts, and smoothie additives.
2. Routinely cleans the counter area, tables, floors, windows and equipment, and takes out recycling and trash.
3. Provide quality customer service by handling orders at the register and delivering meals to tables.
4. Prepare espresso beverages, smoothies, shakes and fresh-pressed juices using our provided recipes.
5. Ensure the cafe, all food prep areas, and all food storage areas meet restaurant cleaning standards.
6. Help with dishwashing (this task is shared among all staff including BOH).
7. Uphold the six commitments of the Green Sage culture:
   • Communication Skills.
   • Initiative and Leadership.
   • Teamwork/Cooperation.
   • Dependability and Timeliness.
   • Service Minded.
   • Represents the Brand and the Culture of Green Sage.

Requirements

1. Excellent verbal communication and organization skills
2. Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced restaurant environment
3. Ability to work on your feet for six hours or more a day
4. High level of professionalism
5. Barista: 1 year
6. Must be able to work weekends