Barista - Temporary

Barnes & Noble•Newburgh, NY

14d•Onsite

About The Position

A Barista is an integral member of the Barnes & Noble Café team, welcoming customers, answering questions, recommending beverages and café items, and providing quick, friendly service at the register. The role also supports the attractive presentation and efficient operation of the Café by stocking deliveries, maintaining the bake case and dining area, preparing food and drinks, and completing cleaning tasks. Baristas are expected to demonstrate reliable attendance, flexibility when scheduling gaps arise, a positive and supportive approach to work, cheerful customer service, and willingness to learn. They receive training in café operations and are expected to develop product knowledge, merchandising and visual presentation skills, register proficiency, food and beverage preparation, inventory and FIFO practices, cleaning and sanitation, and loss prevention awareness. They may support the bookfloor team or work in other stores when able and needed. As skills develop, Baristas are expected to advance to Senior Barista.

Requirements

Maintain reliable and punctual attendance for scheduled shifts.
Be flexible and responsive to store needs, including filling scheduling gaps when able.
Bring a positive, energetic, hardworking, and reliable approach to assigned tasks.
Be supportive and considerate of colleagues and cheerful and helpful with customers.
Show aptitude and willingness to learn new skills and knowledge.
Use registers, computers, tablets, programs, and other tools comfortably and efficiently.
Perform prolonged standing, repetitive bending, lifting, and substantial walking.

Responsibilities

Welcome customers, answer questions, and help them choose beverages and café items.
Provide quick, friendly, and professional service at the register.
Maintain the presentation and cleanliness of the Café, counter, floor retail fixtures, bake case, and dining area.
Help receive, unpack, and accurately stock deliveries.
Prepare food and drinks accurately using product information and recipe guides.
Complete daily and weekly cleaning tasks and follow café safety, hygiene, and sanitation procedures.
Follow First In First Out (FIFO) practices and date products correctly.
Build and use knowledge of beverage, bakery, savory, gifting, and retail products to support sales, promotions, and customer recommendations.
Support the bookfloor team when needed and help other stores in the wider Cluster when able and required.
Understand loss prevention procedures and de-escalation techniques, identify theft or problematic behavior, and seek support when needed.
Comply with company policies and procedures.