What are the responsibilities and job description for the Barista position at MAMMITAS COFFEE?
Mammitas Coffee in Downtown Iowa City, IA is looking for Part-Time and Full-Time Barista to join our strong team. We are located on 224 South Linn St. Our ideal candidate is a self-starter, punctual, outgoing, up beat and hard-working.
Barista Job Responsibilities:
- Promotes coffee consumption by educating customers; selling coffee and coffee grinding; preparing and serving a variety of coffee drinks, along with pastries, and food
- Welcomes customers by determining their coffee interests and needs.
- Educate customers by presenting and explaining the coffee drink, pastries and food menu; answering questions.
- Prepares and sells coffee drinks by following prescribed recipes and preparation techniques for coffee drinks, such as, espresso, Latin lattes, and cappuccino, etc.
- Generates revenues by attracting new customers; defining new and expanded services and products.
- Maintains inventories by replenishing coffee bean supply; stocking coffee brewing equipment; maintaining supplies, pastries, and coffee bar.
- Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance and cleaning.
- Maintains safe and healthy work environment by following organization standards and sanitation regulations.
Work Hours & Benefits: Hours needed are Monday 7:30 am to 4:30pm, Tues. Closed, Wed, Thurs, Friday for 7:30 am to 4:30pm, Saturdays 7:30 am to 4:30 pm, and Sundays Off. Also, food and beverages provided during shifts, and employee discounts.
Barista Qualifications / Skills:
- Listening
- Verbal communication
- Customer focus
- Customer service
- Basic safety
- People skills
- Action oriented
- Organization
- Selling to customer needs
- Attendance
- Client relationships
Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements:
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent preferred
- Prior café or coffee shop experience a plus
- Familiarity with telephone, office, and point-of-sale software
We are looking forward to receiving your application. Thank you.
