Canon Drive PT Barista
About The Position
The Part-Time Barista at Canon Drive creates an exceptional guest experience through outstanding hospitality, product quality, and efficient café operations. The role prepares high-quality coffee, tea, and food offerings while fostering a welcoming and energetic environment for guests and team members. The Barista welcomes guests, guides them through the menu, handles inquiries and orders, and supports mobile ordering. They prepare beverages and food to company recipes and standards, maintain and clean equipment and work areas, and contribute to café upkeep, inventory, restocking, and deliveries. The role also involves collaborating with teammates and leadership, following company policies and food-safety procedures, and reporting hazards or operational concerns. Additional tasks may be assigned to meet company goals.
Requirements
- Passion for hospitality and positive customer experiences in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively and efficiently under pressure.
- Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and eagerness to learn and grow.
- Flexibility to attend quarterly team meetings, trainings, or company events that may occasionally occur outside regular scheduled shifts.
- Reliable attendance and consistent availability, including a minimum commitment of three shifts per week.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds without assistance.
- Ability to move quickly and efficiently throughout the café.
- Strong close-range vision and attention to detail for drink preparation, cash handling, and order accuracy.
- Ability to bend, squat, reach, and perform cleaning, stocking, and other operational tasks.
- Ability to remain on feet for extended periods during scheduled shifts.
- Comfort operating a POS system, cash register, or tablet device to process orders and payments accurately.
- Hand dexterity and coordination to operate espresso machines, steamers, grinders, and other café equipment safely and efficiently.
Nice To Haves
- Previous café, coffee, or restaurant experience is preferred but not required.
- Knowledge of coffee and tea origins, flavor profiles, and preparation methods.
Responsibilities
- Welcome guests warmly and provide an elevated customer experience.
- Explain beverage and food offerings, answer questions, and build rapport with customers.
- Handle phone inquiries, process orders accurately, and support mobile ordering operations.
- Maintain a calm, professional, and welcoming presence during high-volume periods.
- Prepare consistent, high-quality beverages and food items according to company recipes and standards.
- Operate, clean, and maintain coffee equipment and keep preparation areas clean, organized, and sanitary.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and stocked café throughout each shift.
- Assist with inventory, restocking, deliveries, and café upkeep.
- Collaborate with leadership and teammates to address operational needs and maintain consistency across shifts.
- Support a positive team environment through active listening, clear communication, and a solutions-oriented mindset.
- Follow company handbook policies and food safety, sanitation, hygiene, and café organization procedures.
- Report safety hazards, incidents, or operational concerns to Management.
- Complete additional tasks as assigned to meet company goals.
Benefits
- Free shift drinks and employee discounts
- Open Path Collective therapy membership reimbursement
- Employee referral bonuses
- Growth and advancement opportunities
- Creative and collaborative team culture
- Hourly wage of $18.67 plus tips, approximately $22.50–$25.50 per hour
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
