BARISTA (FULL TIME AND PART TIME)
About The Position
Bon Appétit Management Company is hiring full-time and part-time Baristas at Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia. The Barista prepares and serves coffee, espresso drinks, and related food and beverage items; handles food according to HACCP guidelines and food-service quality standards; and interacts with customers and coworkers in a friendly, courteous manner. The fixed pay rate is $16.40 per hour. Paid training and a uniform are provided. Days and hours may vary, and open availability, including weekends, is required. Previous barista experience and a valid ServSafe certificate are required; previous Starbucks experience is preferred. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. The role includes preparing espresso orders for customers and catering, entering orders and processing payments, restocking and maintaining the service area, following recipes and production standards, and ensuring food is presented and served attractively. Baristas provide prompt, courteous customer service, explain menu items, support customer purchasing decisions, and communicate relevant customer concerns to supervisors. Bon Appétit operates cafés for corporations, universities, and museums, as well as public restaurants. The company describes its sourcing as socially and environmentally responsible and says it prepares food from scratch using fresh, local ingredients.
Requirements
- Previous barista experience.
- A valid ServSafe certificate.
- Open availability, including weekends.
Nice To Haves
- Previous Starbucks experience.
Responsibilities
- Prepare espresso orders for customers and catering using standard measures and recipes.
- Enter orders accurately into a POS device and accept cash and charge payments.
- Replenish condiments, beverages, and general supplies while maintaining a clean service area.
- Ensure proper presentation, portion control, and serving temperatures, and follow HACCP standards.
- Maintain sanitation and orderliness of equipment, supplies, and utensils.
- Prepare food using approved recipes and prescribed production standards.
- Keep display equipment clean and free of debris during meal service.
- Thoroughly clean equipment and the workstation before leaving the area for other assignments.
- Greet customers courteously and interact with them to ensure satisfaction.
- Relay relevant customer concerns to supervisors.
- Serve customers quickly and efficiently and prevent delays in serving lines.
- Understand daily menu items and explain them accurately to customers.
- Use selling techniques and good communication to assist customers in making purchasing decisions.
- Merchandise display foods attractively and serve food neatly according to standards.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Paid training.
- Uniform provided.
- Retirement Plan.
- Associate Shopping Program.
- Health and Wellness Programs.
- Discount Marketplace.
- Identity Theft Protection.
- Pet Insurance.
- Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program.
- Full-time positions also offer Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
- Associates may be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
- Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
