Bookstore Café Barista (PT) — Friendly, Flexible Hours

Barnes & Noble; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 15,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Discount

Sick Pay

Paid Time Off

401(k) with Company Match

Health Benefits

Job summary

Barnes & Noble in Battle Creek, MI is seeking a part-time Barista to join our café team. You will greet customers, prepare beverages and café items, stock and merchandise, and operate the register with professionalism.

We value reliability, enthusiasm, and a willingness to learn. The role offers training, opportunities for growth, and a path to more senior café roles within a busy bookstore environment.

Qualifications

• Punctual and reliable attendance for shifts.
• Flexible to cover varied hours including mornings, weekends, and holidays.
• Positive, energetic approach to work and helpful attitude.
• Team player who supports colleagues and customers.

Responsibilities

• Unpack and stock deliveries; tidy the bake case and dining area.
• Operate registers and provide quick, friendly service.
• Maintain café cleanliness and FIFO practices.
• Support bookfloor and café teams as needed.
• Understand loss prevention and de-escalation procedures.

Skills

Punctuality

Flexibility

Positive attitude

Team player

Customer service

Willingness to learn

Barista passion

Tools

POS systems

Register operation

Merchandising tools

Job description

Barnes & Noble in Battle Creek, MI is seeking a part-time Barista to join our café team. You will greet customers, prepare beverages and café items, stock and merchandise, and operate the register with professionalism.

We value reliability, enthusiasm, and a willingness to learn. The role offers training, opportunities for growth, and a path to more senior café roles within a busy bookstore environment.