Senior Barista & Café Mentor

Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Inc.; City of Middletown (NY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Discount

EAP

Sick Pay

Paid Time Off

Maternity and Parental Leave

Company Paid Holidays

401(k) with Company Match

Health Benefits

Job summary

Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Inc. is seeking a Senior Barista in the New York area to join a bustling cafe team. You will master barista techniques, provide outstanding service, and contribute to a welcoming bookstore environment.

Candidates should be cheerful, reliable, and eager to learn, with the ability to work varied shifts including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Training will cover standard recipes, cafe operations, and customer engagement practices.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Cheerful and welcoming attitude toward customers.
• Team player who supports colleagues and helps as needed.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to cover shifts.
• Willingness to learn and grow within the role.

Responsibilities

• Master operational barista skills and follow Barnes & Noble procedures.
• Operate registers, tablets, and other café tech and troubleshoot basic issues.
• Maintain clean, organized café and bake case with attention to merchandising.
• Prepare beverages and foods per recipes and standards with speed and accuracy.
• Assist bookfloor and café teams as needed to support store operations.
• Follow FIFO for deliveries and proper stock handling.
• Educate customers on products and promotions and upsell where appropriate.
• Maintain café safety, hygiene, and sanitation practices.

Job description

Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Inc. is seeking a Senior Barista in the New York area to join a bustling cafe team. You will master barista techniques, provide outstanding service, and contribute to a welcoming bookstore environment.

Candidates should be cheerful, reliable, and eager to learn, with the ability to work varied shifts including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Training will cover standard recipes, cafe operations, and customer engagement practices.