Barista

Columbus State Community College•Columbus, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The barista position promotes coffee consumption by educating customers; selling coffee and coffee grinding and brewing equipment, accessories, and supplies; preparing and serving a variety of coffee drinks, along with pastries and cookies. This position assists in the care, cleaning of the café and stocking of café disposables, grab and go food items and beverages.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.
One (1) year of work experience in a full-service coffee shop, and hands-on experience working with professional coffee machines and café equipment.
State Motor Vehicle Operator's License or demonstrable ability to gain access to work site(s).

Responsibilities

Prepares and sells coffee drinks by following prescribed recipes and preparation techniques for coffee drinks, such as: espresso, espresso lungo, café latte, and cappuccino.
Sells coffees and coffee grinding & brewing equipment by explaining the differences in coffee beans and coffee preparation machines; demonstrates how brewing equipment operates.
Welcomes and engages customers by determining their coffee interests and needs.
Educates customers by presenting and explaining the coffee drink menu; answering questions, as needed.
Works with and supports student interns and student employees.
Generates revenues by attracting new customers; defines new and expanded services and products.
Enhances coffee shop reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
Ensures all café areas are clean & tidy.
Ensures coolers are stocked with freshly rotated food items.
Maintains inventories by replenishing coffee bean supply; stocking coffee brewing equipment; maintaining supplies, pastries, and cookies for the coffee bar.
Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshoots breakdowns; maintains supplies; performs preventative maintenance.
Maintains safe and healthy work environment by following organization standards and sanitation regulations.
Improves quality results by studying, evaluating, and re-designing processes; implements changes; maintains and improves the appearance of the store and coffee bar.
Fosters and maintains a safe environment of respect and inclusion for faculty, staff, students, and members of the community.