We are searching for engaging, courteous Cafe Associates who are passionate about food and coffee preparation and education. The Cafe Associate will greet customers, answer their questions, take orders and accept payments, and prepare and serve food and drinks. You will also maintain a clean and well-stocked workspace and dining area, update displays, and continuously expand your knowledge of food and beverage quality controls, preparation methods, and presentation.

To succeed as a Cafe Associate, you should be committed to providing customers with excellent service. You should be positive, friendly, knowledgeable, and polite.

Barista Responsibilities:

• Welcoming customers, informing them about specials or new items, answering questions, and accepting orders and payments.
• Completing guest orders by packaging foods, such as sandwiches or baked goods, brewing coffee and tea, creating custom beverages, and serving items to customers.
• Packaging food and beverages for sale.
• Selling coffee and tea blends, highlighting the differences between items, and educating customers about brewing methods.
• Cleaning and restocking work and dining areas, emptying trash and sanitizing equipment and utensils.
• Learning about brewing methods, beverage blends, food preparation, and presentation techniques to improve food quality.
• Updating signage and displays to attract customers.
• Taking inventory and replenishing items in display cases, at tables, or behind the counter.
• Working as part of a fun, high-energy team.
• Adhering to all food safety regulations and quality controls.

Barista Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in food and beverage preparation or customer service preferred.
• Training and willingness to continue learning about food and beverage preparation.
• Exceptional listening and communication skills.
• Ability to walk, bend, and stand for extended periods.
• Availability to work around peak hours, including late afternoons, mornings, weekends, and holidays.
• A polite, engaging personality.
• Commitment to customer satisfaction and service excellence.
• Willingness to work as part of a high-energy, efficient team in a fast-paced environment.

HOURS:

Positions are part time, 20-28 hours a week . Cafe is open 9am-7pm every day of the week and hours will be scheduled during the hours of 8:30am-7:30pm. Hours can be flexible, weekends are a must.

The following are timeframes we are looking to cover:

1 positions available- Monday-Friday 12:30-7:30pm (3-4 days a week) Saturday/Sunday availability

1 positions available-Weekends only-Saturday, Sunday 10am-5 pm

More hours will be available during November and December. Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Years Day.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $10.00 - $12.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Food provided
• Paid training

Restaurant type:

• Coffee shop

Shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Rotating weekends
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Food service: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person