Cafe Barista

Job description

Want to work at Beswick’s & Co. ?! Apply Today!

We are currently looking for an experienced Barista to join our amazing team!

What is Beswick’s & Co.?

Beswick’s & Co. is a modern all day cafe and bakery freshly preparing delicious luxury all day brunch items, artisan sandwiches/toasties, salads, homemade baked goods, pastries, speciality coffees & beverages and gelato. B & Co. provides wholesome, nourishing & delicious food made with a Florida influence yet rooted and inspired by the sister’s / owners British heritage.

Who are we looking for?

If you are looking to join a supportive team with a positive working environment we are offering an exciting and rare opportunity to join our community. We take pride in what we do and are looking for positive and energetic employees that are hardworking, reliable team players with a constant desire to grow and learn and who are proactive in the role. We are looking for candidates who have experience in the hospitality industry, and are experienced baristas and experience working a POS system (Toast preferred), who are available to take shifts throughout the week and during the weekends and importantly are available at all times over the holiday periods.

Job Overview

The role we are currently taking applications for is a front of house Barista / Cashier position. However, your role will be flexible, sharing responsibilities and duties with the other B & Co. employees, working together and multitasking. First impressions are everything and we expect all of our guests to receive the highest level of customer service. You will be expected to carry out your duties and serve guests with a helpful, positive and friendly attitude at all times. You will be expected to maintain an immaculate and organized working environment and always comply with the strictest food hygiene standards. We encourage candidates to apply who have creative culinary knowledge / flair and a passion for delicious food / drink.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Greet guests.
• Take guests orders and payment using our EPOS system ensuring all transactions are accurate and complete.
• Promptly answer guests questions and make recommendations.
• Use our espresso machine, blenders etc to prepare and serve specialty hot and cold beverage items accurately and to the highest level of quality every time.
• Restock and serve bakery items.
• Carry out designated cleaning duties and work as a team to complete opening and closing schedules.
• Complete inventory stock sheets and accurately report stock levels.
• Deliver food orders from the kitchen pass to guests and ensure this system is seamless, efficient and accurate.
• You are required to have an in depth knowledge of the menu and the allergens in all food and drink items on offer and communicate these clearly and accurately to customers.

This role includes but is not limited to the above responsibilities and duties, you must be flexible and carry out all necessary tasks for a FOH role as instructed by your FOH manager.

Qualifications & Skills

• Work authorization and excellent command of the English language.
• Barista trained with latte art skill is preferred.
• Its preferred you have experience as a barista in a hospitality environment i.e. restaurant, café or hotel.
• High School Diploma.
• Basic math skills.
• Experience with an EPOS system is preferred but not mandatory. Toast is the system used at Beswick’s & Co..
• Food Hygiene & Safety Training course certificate is preferable; but this can be completed upon the employee commencing work at Beswick’s & Co.
• Good time keeping & organizational skills.
• Friendly, positive and outgoing personality.
• Excellent communication, customer service & interpersonal skills.
• Confident and enthusiastic to deliver excellent customer service.
• Flexible both in the duties you carry out and with your working hours.
• Professional attire and appearance in keeping with Beswick’s & Co. standards.
• Able to lift and carry heavy bags/boxes and carry short distances.
• Understand hazards that include but are not limited to cuts, burns, slips, trips and falls.
• Able to reach overhead, bend, stoop and wipe.
• Have an eagerness to learn and the ability to learn quickly.
• Able to be on their feet for long hours of the day.

You will receive in depth on the job training required for your role at Beswick’s & Co.

Benefits

• On-going career opportunities & opportunities for growth.
• Employee discount & food provided on breaks if worked over 6 hours.
• Full, in depth paid training provided.
• Paid breaks (if worked over 6 hours).
• Time off over the Christmas period.
• Some public holidays off.

Job / Shift Type / Expected Hours

Part time shift working.

(please note during quieter periods your shift may end early)

Availability

You will receive a schedule in advance.

Available weekdays and weekends.

Hours / Days may increase.

Pay

$11 / hour tips (tips are pooled & shared amongst all employees based on hours worked) Tips can take the hourly wage up to $23 an hour.

Please note the above outlines an overview of the role and further information will be provided if the candidate receives the role.

Start Date

Immediately.

Please note the above outlines an overview of the role and further information will be provided if the candidate receives the role.

If you think this job is for you and you meet the expectations / criteria for the role then please apply on really or email your resume to hello@beswicksandco.com with the subject “Application to work at B & Co.”, along with a document telling us a bit about yourself and why you think you would be a good match for this role. We will reply to confirm we have received your application but please do give us time to review.

We look forward to receiving your applications!

The B & Co.Team x

Job Type: Part-time

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid training

Shift:

• Day shift
• Afternoon shift
• Weekdays and Weekends.
• Shifts may increase.

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: Up to $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid training

Shift:

• Day shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $11 - $23