Barista

Efficiency Staffing Solutions; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 78,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Efficiency Staffing Solutions (Pty) Ltd is seeking a friendly and reliable Barista/Cashier for Bedfordview. You’ll prepare a range of coffee beverages, greet customers, and handle ordering and payments with accuracy.

Responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness, restocking, POS use, and contributing to a fast-paced team environment while ensuring quality and presentation across all drinks and food items.

Qualifications

• Previous barista, coffee shop, restaurant, or customer service experience is advantageous.
• Must reside in Bedfordview or nearby.
• Must be presentable and well spoken.
• Good English communication skills required.
• Customer-service orientation is essential.
• Reliability, punctuality and trustworthiness are expected.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic cash-handling and POS experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Operate commercial espresso machines to prepare cappuccinos, lattes, flat whites and other coffee beverages.
• Grind coffee beans, texture milk and prepare drinks to brand recipes and quality standards.
• Ensure consistency, presentation and quality control with every drink.
• Clean steam wands, dispose of grounds and sanitise the coffee station regularly.
• Welcome customers in a friendly, professional manner and take orders quickly.
• Make menu suggestions and serve grab-and-go food items.
• Operate the point-of-sale system and process cash/card payments accurately.
• Balance the till when required.
• Restock display units, keep the service area clean and hygienic.

Skills

Barista experience

Customer service

Presentable & well spoken

Punctual & reliable

English communication

Cash handling & POS

Job description

Efficiency Staffing Solutions (Pty) Ltd

Registration No. 2022/ /07

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Duties & Responsibilities

Core Coffee Duties

• Operate commercial espresso machines to prepare cappuccinos, lattes, flat whites, and other coffee beverages.
• Grind coffee beans, texture milk, and prepare drinks according to brand recipes and quality standards.
• Ensure consistency, presentation, and quality control with every drink served.
• Clean steam wands, clear used coffee grounds, and sanitise the coffee station regularly.

Counter and Food Service

• Welcome customers in a friendly, professional, and well-spoken manner.
• Take customer orders quickly and accurately.
• Make menu suggestions where required.
• Serve grab-and-go food items such as pies, muffins, fresh pastries, and other baked goods.
• Operate the point-of-sale system.
• Process cash and card payments accurately.
• Balance the till when required.

Station Maintenance and Hygiene

• Restock display units, cup holders, sugar stations, and milk fridges.
• Keep the coffee station, counter, and service area clean and organised.
• Follow food safety and hygiene standards at all times.
• Ensure the service area remains neat, presentable, and customer ready.

Experience & Qualification

• Previous barista, coffee shop, restaurant, or customer service experience will be advantageous.
• Must reside in Bedfordview or within close proximity.
• Must be presentable and well spoken.
• Good English communication skills required.
• Must be customer-service orientated.
• Must be reliable, punctual, and trustworthy.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic cash-handling and POS experience will be advantageous.
• Must be willing to assist with cleaning, restocking, and general service duties.