Cafe Barista

Swamp Rabbit Cafe and Grocery • Sans Souci, SC

18h • Onsite

About The Position

Swamp Rabbit Cafe and Grocery is a showcase for local farmers and food artisans. The Swamp Cafe is a fun and fast-paced environment focused on serving delicious food with fresh seasonal and local ingredients and craft espresso drinks. Customer service and excellent food quality are the heart of cafe operations. The Barista is the go-to person for customer coffee cravings and we strive to be the best in town in quality, taste, presentation and service.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must be available to report for work on time, weekend availability required
• Must possess a passion for local food and an interest in telling the story behind it.
• Must conduct oneself in an honest, professional and respectful manner at all times.
• Must possess a love of people, interact with people well, and possess a desire for excellent customer service.
• Able to take direction, work independently, and as a member of a team, and able to create working relationships.
• Must be highly motivated, hard working, and possess a positive, enthusiastic attitude.
• Must pay attention to details, be organized, and able to handle multiple priorities simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for preparing the full menu of cafe and espresso drinks quickly and accurately using high standards, following quality, portion and presentation standards
• Communicates knowledgeably about seasonal ingredients, coffee brewing and espresso techniques; stays on top of brewing methods, beverage blends, and presentation
• Operates a variety of specialized cafe equipment, i.e. espresso machine, coffee brewer
• Cleans/maintains proper workstation
• Responsible for the preparation, labeling, and storage of in-house syrups used in specialty beverages
• Provides excellent customer service to guests picking up their orders
• Finds efficient use for downtime (cleaning, restocking, dishes, etc)
• Treats customers and co-workers with courtesy and respect

Benefits

• Higher hourly wages on Sundays and federal holidays
• Comprehensive benefit package including health, dental, and vision insurance (available to full time employees)
• HSA contributions for eligible health plans
• Paid Time Off (available to full time employees)
• Sabbatical program for all employees
• 30% Swamp discount
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted bike share program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed