Barista Jobs in Spokane, LA

About The Position

Requirements

• Excellent customer service skills.

Nice To Haves

• Any previous comparable experience.

Responsibilities

• Create a welcoming environment by answering customers’ questions about products sold in the department and throughout the store.
• Maintain knowledge of department products and answer questions or make suggestions about them.
• Collaborate with associates and promote teamwork to help achieve company and store goals.
• Prepare beverages according to recipes and standards and customer requests using proper equipment; process transactions using company best practices.
• Offer product samples and inform customers about coffee shop specials.
• Provide customers with fresh products and accurate portions to help prevent shrink.
• Recommend coffee shop items to help customers find products they want and need.
• Use coffee shop equipment according to company guidelines; prepare, package, label, and inventory ingredients and merchandise.
• Check product quality and freshness, review sell-by dates, and take appropriate action.
• Use kitchen equipment, including espresso machines, blenders, computerized scales, and steamers.
• Label, stock, and inventory department merchandise.
• Report product ordering or shipping discrepancies to the department manager.
• Stay current with present, future, seasonal, and special advertisements.
• Follow safety procedures, identify unsafe conditions, notify store management, and comply with food-safety regulations and guidelines.
• Inspect equipment for preventive maintenance needs and notify the appropriate department or store manager of items needing repair.
• Notify management of customer or employee accidents and report safety risks, issues, or illegal activity, including robbery, theft, or fraud.
• Work cooperatively in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment.
• Manage conflict reasonably and cooperatively, without confrontation.
• Act honestly and with integrity when handling customer and business information.
• Follow directions and seek assistance when necessary to resolve customer and business issues.
• Provide support and assistance through direct interaction with minors, individuals with special needs, and/or older adults.
• Perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.