Barista Jobs in Spokane, LA

About The Position

Requirements

• Maintain reliable and punctual attendance for scheduled shifts.
• Be flexible and responsive to store scheduling needs, including filling scheduling gaps when able.
• Approach work positively, energetically, and reliably, and complete assigned tasks with purpose.
• Be supportive and considerate of colleagues and helpful to customers.
• Show aptitude and willingness to learn new skills and acquire knowledge.
• Be willing to use registers, computers, tablets, programs, and other tools comfortably and efficiently.
• Develop proficiency in register operation, merchandising, receiving and stocking, food and drink preparation, cleaning, FIFO, product dating, and café safety procedures.
• Use loss-prevention procedures and de-escalation techniques appropriately.
• Meet the physical demands of prolonged standing, repetitive bending, lifting, and extensive walking.
• Enjoy working as a barista.

Responsibilities

• Welcome customers cheerfully, answer questions, and help customers select beverages and café items.
• Maintain the Café’s presentation, cleanliness, and efficient operation, including the bakes case and dining area.
• Unpack and receive deliveries and stock products accurately and efficiently.
• Operate registers quickly, reliably, and professionally.
• Prepare food and drinks accurately using product information, recipe guides, and team knowledge.
• Complete daily and weekly cleaning tasks during shifts and maintain café safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards.
• Follow FIFO practices and date products consistently and correctly.
• Maintain café counters and floor retail fixtures through effective visual merchandising.
• Support the bookfloor team and, when needed and able, other stores in the wider Cluster.
• Understand and follow loss-prevention procedures and de-escalation techniques; identify theft or problematic behavior and seek support as appropriate.
• Develop knowledge of beverage, bakery, savory, gifting, and café retail products and use it to maintain appealing presentations.
• Communicate café promotions and key sales objectives to customers and colleagues and support their execution.
• Recommend effective food and beverage customizations to customers.
• Use café training tools appropriately and develop barista knowledge and skills toward progression to Senior Barista.
• Maintain reliable attendance and punctuality, work assigned tasks energetically, and help colleagues and customers.

Benefits

• Employee discount
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Sick pay
• Paid time off
• Paid maternity and parental leave
• Company-paid holidays
• Transit benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Healthcare and dependent care spending accounts
• Healthcare spending account
• Disability benefits
• Life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement