Barista (Part-Time) - Riverside, CA 92503 - New Store Opening

Black Rock Coffee Bar•Riverside, CA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Barista, you are at the heart of the Black Rock Coffee Bar experience, creating meaningful connections with Guests and Team Members while delivering exceptional service and consistently crafted beverages. You will bring energy, care, and attention to every interaction while maintaining a welcoming, clean, and efficient store environment. Success in this role requires a genuine passion for people, a commitment to quality, and the ability to thrive as part of a fast-paced, collaborative team.

Requirements

Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective customer and team interactions.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, handling multiple tasks with attention to detail.
Excellent customer service skills with a friendly, outgoing personality.
Capable of building positive relationships with customers and team members.
Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and varying shifts.
Self-motivated and capable of independent work during down times.
Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Manual dexterity to safely operate espresso machines, blenders, ovens, POS systems, and other store equipment.
Visual and auditory ability to accurately read orders, prepare products, communicate with Guests and Team Members, and safely perform job duties.
Ability to perform basic calculations necessary for recipes, transactions, and cash handling.

Nice To Haves

Strong financial knowledge
Operational leadership
Process improvement expertise

Responsibilities

Immediately and warmly welcomes customers and team members, ensuring a positive, welcoming, and engaging environment.
Abides by service speed requirements without compromising beverage quality or customer service, including third-party orders.
Prepares and serves coffee and coffee-less beverages and food items using retail equipment, such as espresso machines and convection ovens.
Maintains clean and organized work and customer areas, following health and safety guidelines.
Promotes new coffee offerings and seasonal specials to enhance brand awareness and sales.
Handles accurate cash and credit transactions, including daily cash deposits when required.
Supports training initiatives and mentors new team members during their onboarding process.
Manages daily, weekly, and monthly tasks assigned by the leadership team.
Handles customer complaints and resolve issues professionally and promptly.
Assists in inventory management and restocks supplies as needed, including product displays.
Conducts line busting during peak periods to expedite customer orders, which may require exposure to various elements.
Proficient at working independently during shifts with self-directed initiative and minimal supervision.
Always follows Black Rock Coffee Bar's policies and procedures diligently.