Books Café Barista: Friendly Service & Growth Path

Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Inc.; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Health benefits

Job summary

Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Inc. is seeking a friendly Barista to welcome customers and connect readers with the right beverages and cafe items.

You will work as part of a busy café team, maintain presentation, stock deliveries, and operate registers with a focus on fast, friendly service. You will develop barista skills, learn product knowledge across beverages, bakery, and gifting, and support promotions and cafe sales while ensuring cleanliness and FIFO practices.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience preferred.
• Able to stand for long periods and lift items.
• Willing to work varied shifts including weekends.
• Ability to learn processes and follow FIFO.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and help them choose beverages and cafe items.
• Operate registers quickly and accurately.
• Stock deliveries and tidy the cafe area.
• Maintain cafe cleanliness and presentation.
• Assist the bookfloor team when needed.

Skills

Customer service

Flexibility

Punctuality

Teamwork

Communication

Adaptability

Tools

POS system

Job description

Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Inc. is seeking a friendly Barista to welcome customers and connect readers with the right beverages and cafe items.

You will work as part of a busy café team, maintain presentation, stock deliveries, and operate registers with a focus on fast, friendly service. You will develop barista skills, learn product knowledge across beverages, bakery, and gifting, and support promotions and cafe sales while ensuring cleanliness and FIFO practices.