Barista Jobs in Tacoma, VA

About The Position

Requirements

• Reliable and punctual attendance for scheduled shifts.
• A positive, energetic, dependable, and flexible approach to assigned work and store needs.
• A cheerful, helpful, and considerate manner with customers and colleagues.
• Willingness and aptitude to learn new skills and knowledge.
• Ability to use registers, computers, tablets, programs, and other tools comfortably and efficiently.
• Ability to perform the physical activities of the role, including prolonged standing, repetitive bending, lifting, and extensive walking.
• Willingness to work in a store open early mornings through late evenings every day, including weekends and most holidays.

Responsibilities

• Welcome customers cheerfully, answer questions, and help them select beverages and café items.
• Maintain attractive café, counter, and floor-fixture presentation and cleanliness.
• Operate registers efficiently and provide quick, friendly, professional service.
• Unpack and stock deliveries accurately and efficiently.
• Prepare food and drinks correctly, using product information and recipe guides as needed.
• Perform daily and weekly cleaning tasks and follow café safety, hygiene, and sanitation procedures.
• Apply FIFO practices and date products consistently and correctly.
• Support the bookfloor team when needed and assist colleagues.
• Follow loss-prevention procedures, identify theft or problematic behavior, and seek support or use de-escalation techniques as appropriate.
• Build knowledge of beverage, bakery, savory, gifting, and café retail products, and use it to support customers, promotions, and sales objectives.
• Recommend food and beverage customizations and share product and promotion knowledge with customers and colleagues.
• Use café training tools appropriately and comply with company policies and procedures.
• Fill scheduling gaps when able and support other stores when able and needed.

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
• Disability benefits
• Life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement