Bookstore Café Barista - Customer-Focused & Fast-Paced

Barnes & Noble, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Discount

EAP

Sick Pay

Paid Time Off including paid Maternity

Company Paid Holidays

Transit

401(k) with Company Match

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Job summary

Barnes & Noble, Inc. is seeking a Barista to join our café team in Indianapolis. You will greet customers, recommend beverages, and provide a friendly, professional service while maintaining a clean and organized café environment.

You will unpack deliveries, stock items, and assist with daily café operations. This role requires reliability, energy, and a passion for helping readers connect with our offerings.

Qualifications

• Reliably attend scheduled shifts and be punctual.
• Open to working early mornings, late evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Be positive, proactive and helpful with customers and teammates.
• Support and assist colleagues to maintain a warm, welcoming café.
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn and grow as a barista.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and provide cheerful, helpful service.
• Assist customers in selecting beverages and café items to match their preferences.
• Unpack deliveries and stock bakery and café products.
• Operate the register and handle transactions efficiently.
• Maintain Café presentation and cleanliness through daily tasks.
• Follow FIFO and ensure product dating is correct.
• Support the bookfloor team when needed.

Skills

Customer service

POS

Food & beverage

Stocking

Cash handling

Tools

POS system

Register

Job description

Barnes & Noble, Inc. is seeking a Barista to join our café team in Indianapolis. You will greet customers, recommend beverages, and provide a friendly, professional service while maintaining a clean and organized café environment.

You will unpack deliveries, stock items, and assist with daily café operations. This role requires reliability, energy, and a passion for helping readers connect with our offerings.