BARISTA (FULL TIME AND PART TIME)

Compass Group•Sterling, VA
•Onsite

About The Position

The Barista prepares and serves coffee, espresso drinks, and related food and beverage items, including catering orders. The role follows standard recipes, portion and presentation requirements, proper serving temperatures, and HACCP food-handling and sanitation standards. Baristas interact courteously with customers and coworkers, enter orders into a POS device, handle payments, explain menu items, and support customer satisfaction and efficient service. They replenish supplies, maintain and clean service areas and equipment, merchandise and serve food attractively, and perform other duties as assigned. The position is offered in full-time and part-time schedules. The listed rate is $22.50 per hour.

Requirements

  • Previous coffee bar, customer service, and hospitality experience is preferred.

Nice To Haves

  • Previous coffee bar experience.
  • Previous customer service experience.
  • Previous hospitality experience.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare espresso orders for customers and catering using standard measures and recipes.
  • Enter orders accurately into the POS device and accept cash and charge payments.
  • Replenish condiments, beverages, and general supplies while keeping the service area clean.
  • 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 support customer 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 clear communication to assist customers with buying decisions.
  • Merchandise display foods attractively and serve food neatly according to standards.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • Free meals, uniforms, and laundering service at select locations.
  • 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.
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