Bookstore Café Barista — Cheerful Service, Fast-Paced Team

Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Inc.; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Discount

EAP

Sick Pay

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Barnes & Noble Booksellers is seeking a friendly Barista to welcome customers, prepare beverages, and help keep the café area inviting and well-stocked. You will handle cash at the register and assist with deliveries, maintaining cleanliness and accurate stocking throughout the shift.

The role emphasizes reliability, teamwork, and a positive attitude, with opportunities to advance to Senior Barista as you learn recipes, merchandising, and loss prevention.

Qualifications

• Maintain reliable and punctual attendance for scheduled shifts.
• Flexible and responsive to store needs across early mornings to late evenings, including weekends and holidays.
• Positive and willing in approach to work, performing tasks with energy and reliability.
• Supportive of colleagues, helping others and showing kindness.
• Cheerful with customers, going the extra mile to assist them.

Responsibilities

• Welcome customers with a friendly greeting and answer questions about beverages and café items.
• Unpack deliveries, stock the bakery display and dining area, and keep the café tidy and presentable.
• Operate registers and handle transactions efficiently and professionally.
• Maintain café cleanliness and follow FIFO and dating procedures for products.
• Assist the bookfloor team when needed and support loss prevention practices.

Job description

Barnes & Noble Booksellers is seeking a friendly Barista to welcome customers, prepare beverages, and help keep the café area inviting and well-stocked. You will handle cash at the register and assist with deliveries, maintaining cleanliness and accurate stocking throughout the shift.

The role emphasizes reliability, teamwork, and a positive attitude, with opportunities to advance to Senior Barista as you learn recipes, merchandising, and loss prevention.