Bookstore Café Barista — Customer-Centric & Growth-Oriented

Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Inc.; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Sick pay

Paid time off

Maternity and parental leave

Company paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Comprehensive health benefits

Transit benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Inc. in Massachusetts is seeking a friendly Barista to join the café team. You will greet customers, take orders, prepare beverages and maintain attractive cafe presentation while delivering quick, professional service.

As you gain experience, you will master POS operations, merchandising, cleaning routines and FIFO practices. You may work across stores and help the bookfloor team as needed, with opportunities to advance to Senior Barista.

Qualifications

• Must be able to stand for long periods and perform physical tasks.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced café environment.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and take orders at the barista station.
• Prepare beverages and baked goods according to recipes.
• Maintain cleanliness and merchandising of the cafe area.
• Stock deliveries and manage station during shifts.
• Operate the register and handle payments.
• Assist with FIFO and product dating.

Skills

Punctual attendance

Flexible scheduling

Positive attitude

Team player

Customer-focused

Willing to learn

Enjoy being a Barista

Tools

POS registers

Job description

Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Inc. in Massachusetts is seeking a friendly Barista to join the café team. You will greet customers, take orders, prepare beverages and maintain attractive cafe presentation while delivering quick, professional service.

As you gain experience, you will master POS operations, merchandising, cleaning routines and FIFO practices. You may work across stores and help the bookfloor team as needed, with opportunities to advance to Senior Barista.