Bookstore Café Barista — Guest Experience Pro

Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Inc.; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Sick pay

Paid time off

Job summary

Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Inc. in Louisville, KY is seeking a Barista to greet customers, prepare beverages and café items, and keep the café area inviting. You will operate the register, stock deliveries, and maintain presentation and cleanliness across the café.

The role emphasizes cheerful customer service, reliability, and a willingness to learn. Opportunities exist for advancement to Senior Barista as skills develop within a busy, community-focused bookstore environment.

Qualifications

• Maintain reliable and punctual attendance for scheduled shifts.
• Fill scheduling gaps when possible; store open hours include mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Be positive and willing in approach to work, performing tasks with energy and purpose.
• Support colleagues and show kindness to others on the team.
• Always cheerful with customers and help them.

Responsibilities

• Operate cash register and point-of-sale systems quickly and accurately.
• Unpack deliveries and stock the bakes case and dining area.
• Keep café presentation clean and organized; maintain counter and floor fixtures.
• Assist with receiving deliveries and stocking in the café.
• Prepare food and beverages using recipes and guides, with accuracy.

Skills

Attendance reliability

Flexibility

Positive attitude

Team support

Customer service

Willingness to learn

Barista enthusiasm

Job description

Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Inc. in Louisville, KY is seeking a Barista to greet customers, prepare beverages and café items, and keep the café area inviting. You will operate the register, stock deliveries, and maintain presentation and cleanliness across the café.

The role emphasizes cheerful customer service, reliability, and a willingness to learn. Opportunities exist for advancement to Senior Barista as skills develop within a busy, community-focused bookstore environment.