Barista Jobs in Tacoma, VA

About The Position

Requirements

• Reliable and punctual attendance for scheduled shifts.
• Willingness to be flexible and responsive to store scheduling needs, including early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and most holidays.
• Positive, energetic, and reliable approach to assigned work.
• Considerate and supportive conduct toward colleagues and cheerful, helpful customer service.
• Aptitude and willingness to learn new skills and knowledge.
• Ability to perform prolonged standing, repetitive bending, lifting, and extensive walking.
• Ability to use registers, computers, tablets, programs, and other tools comfortably and efficiently.
• Ability to prepare food and drinks accurately and maintain café cleanliness and presentation.

Responsibilities

• Welcome customers, answer questions, and help them select beverages and café items.
• Maintain an attractive café presentation, including the counter, floor retail fixtures, bake case, and dining area.
• Operate registers quickly, reliably, and professionally.
• Receive, unpack, and accurately stock deliveries.
• Prepare food and drinks accurately using product information and recipe guides.
• Complete daily and weekly café cleaning tasks and follow food safety, hygiene, and sanitation procedures.
• Follow FIFO practices and correctly date products.
• Support the bookfloor team and, when needed and able, other stores in the wider Cluster.
• Learn café products, promotions, customization options, and retail offerings; share relevant information with customers and colleagues.
• Follow loss prevention procedures, identify theft or problematic behavior, and seek support when appropriate.
• Maintain reliable and punctual attendance, be flexible when scheduling gaps arise, and support colleagues.

Benefits

• Employee discount
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Sick pay
• Paid time off, including paid maternity and parental leave (for employees scheduled 20 hours or more per week)
• Company-paid holidays (for employees scheduled 20 hours or more per week)
• Transit benefits (for employees scheduled 20 hours or more per week)
• 401(k) with company match (for employees scheduled 20 hours or more per week)
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits (for employees scheduled 30 hours or more per week)
• Healthcare and dependent care spending accounts (for employees scheduled 30 hours or more per week)
• Disability benefits (for employees scheduled 30 hours or more per week)
• Life insurance (for employees scheduled 30 hours or more per week)
• Tuition reimbursement (for employees scheduled 30 hours or more per week)