Barista & Store Associate: Fast-Paced Customer Experience

TERRA VISTA MANAGEMENT INC; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job description

Job Location: San Diego, CA 92109 | Salary Range: $18.71 – $18.71 hourly

Duties & Responsibilities

Customer Service & Sales

• Greet and assist customers with gifts, souvenirs, toys, sportswear, and tattoo selections.
• Provide excellent customer service, suggestive selling, and describe menu items to customers.

Barista

• Prepare and serve a variety of beverages (coffee, espresso drinks, blended coffees, teas).
• Take orders, handle payments, and maintain a clean, well‑stocked workspace and dining area.
• Ensure beverages are made to high standards and maintain strong communication skills in a fast‑paced environment.

Store Operations & Merchandising

• Keep work areas and storage areas clean, organized, and stocked.
• Price, stock, and organize sportswear, gifts, souvenirs, and toys.
• Maintain knowledge of all merchandise and assist with inventory control.

Cash Handling & Reporting

• Follow cash control policies.
• Accurately handle cash, balance cash drawers when required, and prepare reports.

Opening & Closing Procedures

• Opening duties:
  • Set up canopy and tattoo workstations, put out displays and clothing racks, check significant stock items, prepare workstation (cash drawer, rental contracts).
• Closing duties:
  • Balance cash drawer, clean equipment, store displays/racks, restock inventory, and secure all items properly.

Support for Management

• Assist with training programs and special assignments as needed.
• Performance expectation: Willing and consistent assistance.

Compliance & Attendance

• Follow all safety rules and procedures; attend safety meetings.
• Use time clock properly; arrive on time; overtime must be approved in advance; minimize punch errors.

Qualifications

• Big smile, positive attitude, outgoing and customer‑service‑oriented.
• Good interpersonal skills; well‑groomed; strong team player.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift/push/pull/lean 50 lbs.