Barista Jobs in Tacoma, VA

About The Position

Requirements

• Reliable and punctual attendance for scheduled shifts.
• Flexibility and responsiveness to store scheduling needs, including availability across early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and most holidays as needed.
• Positive, energetic, and reliable approach to assigned work.
• Considerate and supportive behavior toward colleagues and cheerful, helpful customer service.
• Aptitude and willingness to learn new skills and knowledge.
• Comfort using registers, computers, tablets, programs, and other tools.
• Ability to perform physical work involving prolonged standing, repetitive bending, lifting, and extensive walking.

Responsibilities

• Welcome customers, answer questions, and help them select beverages and café items.
• Maintain an attractive Café presentation, including the bake case, dining area, counter, and retail fixtures.
• Operate registers quickly, reliably, and professionally.
• Receive, unpack, and accurately stock deliveries.
• Prepare food and drinks accurately using recipe guides, product specifications, personal knowledge, and colleague support.
• Complete daily and weekly cleaning tasks and maintain café cleanliness.
• Apply First In First Out (FIFO) practices and date products consistently and correctly.
• Support the bookfloor team when needed and assist other stores in the Cluster when able and required.
• Learn and use café product knowledge to make customization recommendations and support sales objectives, promotions, and retail options.
• Follow café safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards and use Café training tools appropriately.
• Understand loss-prevention procedures and de-escalation techniques; identify theft and seek support for problematic behaviors or issues.
• Maintain reliable attendance, be flexible when scheduling gaps arise, and support colleagues and customers.
• Comply with company policies and procedures.

Benefits

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