Barista

Phoenix Recruitment Limited; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 134,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Café Rosebank in Rosebank, Johannesburg, seeks a dynamic Barista to join their team. You will prepare and serve hot and cold beverages, and fresh juices, following recipes and maintaining a clean workspace.

Responsibilities include taking orders, maintaining stock, checking equipment, and complying with health and safety standards while upholding a neat appearance and uniform.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years Barista experience preferred.
• Hands-on experience with brewing equipment.
• Basic math and communication skills.
• Ability to gauge customers' preferences.
• Strong customer service orientation and active listening.
• Must be well-presented and flexible to work various shifts.

Responsibilities

• Take orders while noting coffee preferences and dietary needs.
• Prepare beverages following established recipes.
• Keep the workspace clean and stocked.
• Maintain stock levels and restock as needed.
• Check that brewing equipment operates correctly and report issues.
• Comply with health and safety regulations.
• Maintain personal hygiene and a neat appearance.
• Ensure uniform is clean and in good repair.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Hygiene and presentation

Active listening

Tools

Brewing equipment

Job description

Café based in Rosebank is seeking a dynamic and experienced Barista to join their team.

The Barista will be responsible for preparing and serving hot and cold beverages and freshly squeezed juices.

Duties:

• Take orders while paying attention to details (e.g., preferences of coffee blend, dairy and sugar ratios)
• Prepare beverages following recipes.
• Keep the area clean.
• Maintain stock
• Check brewing equipment operates properly and report any maintenance needs.
• Comply with health and safety regulations
• Maintain a high standard of personal hygiene and appearance.
• Ensure that your uniform is clean and in a good state of repair.

Requirements:

• Preferably 2–3-year previous Barista experience.
• Passionate about the hospitality industry
• Hands-on experience with brewing equipment
• Basic math and communication skills
• Ability to gauge customer’s preference
• Strong customer service orientation and active listener
• Must be well-presented
• Flexibility to work various shifts.