Barista Jobs in Tacoma, VA

About The Position

Requirements

• Reliable and punctual attendance for scheduled shifts.
• Flexibility and responsiveness to store scheduling needs, including the ability to fill scheduling gaps when able.
• A positive, purposeful, energetic, and reliable approach to assigned work.
• Supportive and considerate teamwork.
• Cheerful, helpful customer service.
• Aptitude and willingness to learn new skills and knowledge.
• Ability to perform prolonged standing, repetitive bending, lifting, and extensive walking.
• Comfort and efficiency using registers, computers, tablets, programs, and other tools.

Responsibilities

• Welcome customers cheerfully, answer questions, and help customers select beverages and café items.
• Maintain an attractive café presentation, including the bakes case, dining area, counter, and retail fixtures.
• Operate registers quickly, reliably, and professionally.
• Help receive, unpack, and accurately stock deliveries.
• Prepare food and drinks accurately using product information, recipe guides, and available support.
• Complete daily and weekly café cleaning tasks and maintain cleanliness.
• Follow First In First Out (FIFO) practices and correctly date products.
• Support the bookfloor team and other stores in the wider Cluster when needed.
• Follow loss prevention procedures, identify theft or problematic behavior, and seek support or use de-escalation techniques as appropriate.
• Build product knowledge across beverages, bakery, savory items, and gifting, and use it to support customers, merchandising, sales objectives, and promotions.
• Make effective food and beverage customization recommendations.
• Use café training tools and follow safety, hygiene, and sanitation guidelines.
• 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
• Transit benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Healthcare and dependent care spending accounts
• Disability benefits
• Life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement