Barista
About The Position
Located in an historic 100-year-old grain mill, Ginger and Baker is home to two restaurants, a coffee shop, teaching kitchen, event spaces and a retail market. It's become a community gathering place for dining, shopping, learning, celebrating and enjoying a great slice of homemade pie. Ginger and Baker features authentic Colorado cuisine and is proud to partner with local farmers, ranchers, food artisans and craftspeople to showcase the innovative, hardworking spirit that makes Northern Colorado so unique. We are committed to the highest quality guest service and dining experience; requiring commitment, dedication and skill from our 100+ team members. The purpose of the role of a Barista is to personally engage with our Guests in a Warm and Authentic manner at all times. The job you perform goes beyond handcrafting a perfectly made beverage; it’s about creating an experience with every Guest that generates a “Good Will Ambassador” for Ginger and Baker. This person will need to uphold the Ginger and Baker customer service experience with all guest interactions.
Requirements
- One (1) year of relevant experience.
- Must have basic proficiency of Microsoft Word & Excel software applications.
- Proficient written and oral communication skills with other members of management, professional, and support staff are also required.
- Ability to add, subtracts, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
- Able to accurately read and make measurements.
- Must have TIPS and/any SERV Safe/County required certifications.
- High School diploma or equivalent required
- 1-year customer service as a Barista
Responsibilities
- Greet and serve guests with a smile.
- Maintain the knowledge and skill set to operate the espresso machine, coffee brewer, grinder, oven, dishwasher and any other equipment correctly and efficiently.
- Provide attentive and friendly service to guests and coworkers.
- Take orders from guests, bartenders, servers, etc.
- Attend to guests anywhere in the building with a specific focus on serving, bussing, and resetting coffee bar top, coffee shop tables in a timely manner.
- Adhere to recipes to prepare all beverages and other items as specified.
- Promptly serve pastries, pie, beverages, and Café menu items to all areas of the building, including but not limited to The Cache, Teaching Kitchen, and Events.
- Operate register. Balance and reconcile cash till, tips, and POS sales.
- Follow all opening and closing duties as specified in Coffee Shop operations binder.
- Slice/prepare/package pies as they arrive from the bakery.
- Clean, set up, and maintain all prep and service areas indoors and out.
- Perform other reasonable duties as requested by Management.
- Protect the safety of self, team members and Ginger and Baker Guests at all times.
- Promptly report any incidents and/or potentially harmful equipment or situations to the immediate supervisor.
- Report/document safety-related accidents and incidents at once to immediate supervisor and appropriate department(s), following documented procedures.
- Follow all company and department safety policies and procedures as required.
- Operate equipment in a safe manner that will not lead to injury of yourself or others.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off Accrual for full time employees
- Sick leave provided by the Healthy Families and Workplaces Act
- Medical Coverage: access to ICHRA plan with employer contribution toward employee only premium
- Voluntary Dental and Vision Plans
- Company-paid Life Insurance
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment Coverage Available
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
