Barista

Responsibilities

• Greet customers as they enter
• 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
• Serve beverages and prepared food, like cookies, pastries and muffins
• Receive and process payments (cash and credit cards)
• Keep the bar area clean
• Maintain stock of clean mugs and plates
• Check if brewing equipment operates properly and report any maintenance needs
• Comply with health and safety regulations
• Communicate customer feedback to managers and recommend new menu items

Requirements and skills

• Previous work experience as a Barista or Waiter/Waitress
• Hands-on experience with brewing equipment
• Flexibility to work various shifts
• Basic math skills
• Ability to gauge customers preferences
• Excellent communication skills
• High school diploma; relevant training is a plus