Barista Jobs in Tacoma, VA

About The Position

Requirements

• Reliable and punctual attendance for scheduled shifts.
• Positive, energetic, dependable, and willing approach to assigned work.
• Supportive and considerate teamwork, including willingness to help colleagues.
• Cheerful, helpful customer service.
• Aptitude and willingness to learn new skills and store knowledge.
• Ability and willingness to use registers, computers, tablets, programs, and other tools comfortably and efficiently.
• Ability to perform physical activity including prolonged standing, repetitive bending, lifting, and extensive walking.
• Enjoyment of working as a barista.

Responsibilities

• Welcome customers cheerfully, answer questions, and help them choose beverages and café items.
• Maintain the attractive presentation, cleanliness, and efficient operation of the Café, including the bake case and dining area.
• Use registers to serve customers quickly and reliably.
• Prepare food and drinks accurately using product information and recipe guides as needed.
• Receive, unpack, and accurately stock deliveries; follow FIFO practices and date products correctly.
• Complete daily and weekly cleaning tasks and follow café safety, hygiene, and sanitation procedures.
• Maintain café and retail fixture merchandising and presentation.
• Support café sales objectives, promotions, and retail options by sharing product knowledge with customers and colleagues.
• Make effective food and beverage customization recommendations.
• Support the bookfloor team when needed and assist other stores when able and needed.
• Follow loss prevention procedures, identify theft or problematic behavior, and seek support or use de-escalation techniques.
• Maintain reliable, punctual attendance; be flexible in responding to store scheduling needs when able.
• Comply with company policies and procedures.

Benefits

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