Coffee Shop Barista
About The Position
The Coffee Shop Barista prepares coffee drinks and food, serves customers, operates the cash register, and supports the daily operations of the Meteor Crater Mining Company coffee shop. Under the supervision of the Food & Beverage Manager, the Barista provides customer service and helps create a welcoming, professional, and positive experience for visitors. The role includes preparing menu items to established recipes and quality standards, handling transactions, maintaining clean and organized work areas, restocking supplies, and assisting with opening and closing procedures. Baristas follow County Health Department rules, company policies, and food-handling practices. They communicate inventory and operational needs to management, support coworkers, and may help train and coach personnel in sales techniques when instructed. The position requires initiative, attention to detail, sound judgment, and flexibility to support operational needs.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening and background check.
- Current, valid Arizona driver's license.
- Reliable transportation.
- Knowledge of food-service and coffee-shop operations.
- Knowledge of and ability to follow policies and procedures.
- Customer-service skills, including friendliness and good judgment.
- Ability to operate business sales registers and computers.
- Cash-handling and settlement skills.
- Obtain a Coconino County Food Handlers permit.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing.
- Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships and communicate with people of varied social and cultural backgrounds and coworkers at all levels.
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, make sound decisions, exercise independent judgment, analyze situations, and choose appropriate courses of action.
- Ability to work in a public and retail setting with moderate to higher noise levels, tight time constraints, and multiple demands.
- Ability to work weekends, nights, and holidays when facility needs require.
- Regularly stand and walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear.
- Occasionally sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.
- Be flexible with schedules and available for unexpected coverage needs.
Nice To Haves
- Multilingual ability
Responsibilities
- Greet guests, take orders, prepare food and drinks to quality standards, and serve customers.
- Use food-preparation equipment and follow recipes and exact ingredient portions.
- Follow County Health Department rules and regulations, company policies, and procedures.
- Operate the cash register and handle cash and credit-card transactions.
- Count and reconcile opening and closing cash balances with daily sales totals.
- Keep the coffee shop and work areas clean, organized, and visually appealing.
- Restock and organize back stock, freezers, and the walk-in cooler.
- Follow and support opening and closing procedures as needed or scheduled.
- Cover colleagues during lunches and breaks as needed.
- Refrain from consuming food during preparation or eating outdated food items.
- Help train and coach personnel in sales techniques and teamwork when instructed.
- Support coworkers and managers in accordance with coffee shop policies and procedures.
- Respond promptly and appropriately to guest inquiries and concerns.
- Communicate inventory levels and operational needs to management.
- Complete daily functions independently and attend staff meetings.
- Wear the complete uniform, including a name tag and earpiece.
- Perform other duties as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
