Bookstore Café Barista - Fast, Friendly Service + Discount

Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Inc.; Holyoke (MA); 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

401(k) with Company Match

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Transit benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Inc. is seeking a Barista in Holyoke, MA to greet customers warmly and help connect readers with beverages and café items. You will be part of a busy café team, handle transactions, stock deliveries, and maintain attractive presentation.

As you gain experience, you can advance to Senior Barista with greater responsibilities. The role emphasizes reliability, teamwork, and a positive attitude, with training to master the cafe’s operational competencies and deliver

Qualifications

• Attend and maintain punctual shifts.
• Stock and merchandise café area.
• Provide cheerful, helpful customer service.
• Learn barista skills and progress within the cafe.
• Follow FIFO and loss prevention procedures.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and recommend beverages and cafe items.
• Operate registers quickly and accurately.
• Unpack deliveries and stock the bakery and dining area.
• Maintain café presentation and cleanliness.
• Assist bookfloor team and support other stores as needed.
• Develop barista skills and grow toward Senior Barista.

Skills

Customer service

Punctuality

Teamwork

Merchandising

Cash handling

Food & beverage prep

FIFO & loss prevention

Cleanliness & presentation

Job description

Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Inc. is seeking a Barista in Holyoke, MA to greet customers warmly and help connect readers with beverages and café items. You will be part of a busy café team, handle transactions, stock deliveries, and maintain attractive presentation.

As you gain experience, you can advance to Senior Barista with greater responsibilities. The role emphasizes reliability, teamwork, and a positive attitude, with training to master the cafe’s operational competencies and deliver