What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coffee Shop Barista position at Karmic Grind?
We are looking for a cheerful, energetic, mature person who loves coffee and loves people to become our next Karmic Grind Barista in our Locust Valley and Oyster Bay shops...
As a Barista for Karmic Grind you will hustle with a smile, engage in meaningful moments of kindness as you prepare and serve hot and cold beverages, prepare food and keep our shop feeling welcoming and bright. We have a fantastic, curated retail section that we ask our team to get to know, love and promote.
Barista responsibilities include; mastering hospitality with cheerful greetings, educating customers on our exceptional coffee menu, making recommendations based on their preferences, introducing special items and taking orders. Our Baristas handle the fun and creative responsibility of drink and food prep as they connect with our guests.
You will participate in weekly and daily tasks like sending inventory for orders to the owners and receiving and putting away items, stocking, merchandising while tidying up and maintaining a space you're proud of..
To be successful in this role, you should have:
- good energy - good health - reliability - customer service skills - patience - curiosity - humility - willingness - be quick thinking and - be able to work swiftly within a very efficient team.
All team members work one weekend shift and a combination of weekday afternoons and mornings.
We provide shadow shifts and coffee training.
Note: this position’s compensation includes hourly wage and tips.
Responsibilities
- Greet customers as they enter
- Be in a good mood
- Give customers drink menus and answer their questions regarding ingredients
- Take orders while paying attention to details (e.g. preferences of coffee blend, dairy and sugar ratios)
- Prepare beverages following recipes
- Prepare and serve beverages and prepared food, like cookies, pastries and muffins
- Receive and process payments (cash and credit cards)
- Keep the bar area and equipment clean and cared for
- Maintain stock of retail items
- Receive and put away stock
- Keep downstairs stock room organized
- Comply with health and safety regulations
- Communicate customer feedback to managers and recommend new menu items
- Keep customer area shiny
Skills
- Excellent communication skills and clean personal presentation
- Previous work experience as a Barista or Waiter/Waitress is a bonus
- Obsessive care for details
- Flexibility to work various shifts
- Basic math
- Ability to gauge customers’ preferences
- High school diploma; relevant training is a plus
- Must have transportation
Also hiring for Food Prep and Coffee Shop Manager
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $17.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Paid training
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18