Bookstore Café Barista with Flexible Shifts & Benefits

Barnes & Noble, Inc.; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Discount

EAP

Sick Pay

Paid Time Off

Company Holidays

401(k) with Company Match

Health Benefits

Job summary

Barnes & Noble in West Des Moines is seeking a Barista to welcome customers, prepare beverages and café items, and help maintain an attractive, efficient cafe. You will also assist with stocking deliveries and operate registers to deliver friendly, professional service.

This temporary role requires punctual attendance, flexibility to cover early mornings through late evenings, and a collaborative, customer‑focused approach.

Qualifications

• Customer service duties and assisting customers.
• Ability to operate register and handle transactions.
• Willingness to learn store processes and product knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and answer questions to connect readers with beverages.
• Maintain café presentation and cleanliness.
• Stock deliveries and tidy bakes case and dining area.
• Handle registers quickly and professionally.
• Assist with FIFO product dating and loss prevention basics.

Skills

Customer service

Cashier / POS

Teamwork

Tools

POS Register

Merchandising

Job description

Barnes & Noble in West Des Moines is seeking a Barista to welcome customers, prepare beverages and café items, and help maintain an attractive, efficient cafe. You will also assist with stocking deliveries and operate registers to deliver friendly, professional service.

This temporary role requires punctual attendance, flexibility to cover early mornings through late evenings, and a collaborative, customer‑focused approach.