Bookstore Café Barista: Welcoming, Fast-Paced Service

Barnes & Noble, Inc.; Bridgewater (MA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Discount

Sick Pay

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Barnes & Noble, Inc. is seeking a friendly Barista for our Bridgewater, NJ café. You will greet customers, craft beverages and café items, and keep the area tidy while delivering quick, professional service.

You’ll unpack deliveries, stock displays, run registers, and support the bookfloor. The role emphasizes reliability, teamwork, and a positive attitude as you help create a welcoming bookstore cafe experience.

Qualifications

• Reliable and punctual attendance for scheduled shifts.
• Willingness to fill scheduling gaps and work early mornings to late evenings, including weekends and holidays.
• Positive, energetic, and proactive approach to tasks.
• Supportive of colleagues and willing to help others in the team.
• Consistently cheerful with customers and ready to assist.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and connect readers with beverages and café items.
• Unpack and stock deliveries; tidy bake case and dining area.
• Operate registers and provide quick, friendly service.
• Support bookfloor team and maintain café presentation.
• Follow FIFO practices and maintain cleanliness and safety.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Team player

Communication

Multitasking

Tools

POS System

Inventory management

Job description

Barnes & Noble, Inc. is seeking a friendly Barista for our Bridgewater, NJ café. You will greet customers, craft beverages and café items, and keep the area tidy while delivering quick, professional service.

You’ll unpack deliveries, stock displays, run registers, and support the bookfloor. The role emphasizes reliability, teamwork, and a positive attitude as you help create a welcoming bookstore cafe experience.