Barista

The Dime•Daniel Island, SC

About The Position

The Barista prepares and serves coffee beverages according to recipes, accurately records drink orders, and creates a welcoming guest experience. The role also includes serving food and drinks to guests seated at the bar, processing payments, and reporting cash and credit card gratuities in accordance with IRS income-reporting standards. Baristas maintain clean bar and coffee-station areas, wash and sterilize glassware, set up and break down bar items, help replenish inventory and supplies, and report equipment or maintenance issues to the restaurant manager. The position requires teamwork, effective communication, and a flexible schedule that can include days, nights, weekends, and holidays. The work involves constant standing and walking, with occasional stooping, kneeling, pushing, pulling, or lifting.

Requirements

Positive energy and willingness to assist fellow support staff and work as a team player.
Ability to communicate effectively with managers, employees, and guests.
Flexible schedule to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to meet the physical demands of constant standing and walking, with occasional stooping, kneeling, pushing, pulling, or lifting.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of barista or similar experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Create, prepare, and serve coffee beverages based on recipes.
Record drink orders accurately.
Receive and serve food and drink orders to guests seated at the bar.
Accept and process guest payments.
Report cash and credit card gratuities received in accordance with IRS income-reporting standards.
Maintain cleanliness throughout bar areas, including the coffee station and bar tops.
Wash and sterilize glassware.
Set up and break down bar items.
Assist with restocking and replenishing bar inventory and supplies.
Report equipment problems and bar maintenance issues to the restaurant manager.
Assist fellow support staff and work as a team player.