PT Barista

Baristas make drinks that are served in a coffee house or a similar establishment. This often involves learning a variety of coffee, tea and cold drink recipes while also keeping the workspace clean and organized to create a positive impression of the business.

Your Barista job description might include these duties and responsibilities:

• Preparing and serving hot and cold beverages, such as coffee, espresso drinks, blended coffees and teas
• Preparing and serving food items such as soups, sandwiches and pastries
• Operating coffee equipment, including espresso machines, grinders and brewers
• Greeting customers when they enter the building
• Taking orders, including offering menu recommendations and noting dietary restrictions and customizations
• Building relationships with customers and promoting and recommending menu options to customers
• Restocking supplies, such as cups, lids, coffee beans, syrups and pastries
• Making drinks according to company recipes and standards
• Keeping the work environment and cafe seating area clean, sanitary and organized
• Cleaning countertops and behind the counter, including the coffee grinders, decanters
• Working the point-of-sale (POS) system to complete transactions
• Assisting with opening and closing duties, including setup, cleaning and inventory tasks

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping and crouching. The position may require occasional lifting of products weighing up to 50 pounds.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable persons with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

• High School Education or Equivalent is Required.
• Experience preferred.

Competencies

• Customer/Client Focus.
• Ethical Conduct.
• Initiative.
• Thoroughness.

Benefits

• Dental Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Employee Discount

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties, work hours and/or responsibilities for this job at any time.