Bookstore Café Barista — Warm Service & Craft

Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Inc.; Altoona (PA); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Discount

EAP

Sick Pay

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Maternity/Paternity Leave

Company Holidays

401(k) with Company Match

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Job summary

Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Inc. is seeking a Barista to join our busy café team. You will welcome customers, prepare beverages and baked goods, and help maintain a clean, inviting counter and dining area.

The role involves stocking deliveries, operating the register, and supporting the bookfloor team as needed. As you gain experience, you’ll develop café knowledge across beverages, merchandising, and promotions, while upholding safety and hygiene standards.

Qualifications

• Reliable, punctual attendance and flexibility for early mornings, weekends, and holidays.
• Strong customer-service mindset and willingness to assist customers.
• Cheerful, helpful demeanor with readers and café teammates.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers warmly and answer questions to connect readers with drinks and café items.
• Operate cash register and maintain a quick, friendly checkout.
• Unpack deliveries, stock bakery and café items, and keep the area tidy and inviting.

Skills

Punctual attendance

Flexible scheduling

Customer service

Positive attitude

Teamwork

Barista basics

Tools

Cash register / POS

Job description

Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Inc. is seeking a Barista to join our busy café team. You will welcome customers, prepare beverages and baked goods, and help maintain a clean, inviting counter and dining area.

The role involves stocking deliveries, operating the register, and supporting the bookfloor team as needed. As you gain experience, you’ll develop café knowledge across beverages, merchandising, and promotions, while upholding safety and hygiene standards.