Barista Jobs in Tacoma, VA

About The Position

Requirements

• Reliable and punctual attendance for scheduled shifts.
• Flexibility and responsiveness to store scheduling needs, including filling gaps when able; stores are open early mornings through late evenings, including weekends and most holidays.
• Positive, energetic, dependable approach to assigned work.
• Consideration and support for colleagues and a cheerful, helpful approach to customers.
• Aptitude and willingness to learn new skills and knowledge.
• Comfort using varied technology, including registers, computers, tablets, programs, and other tools.
• Ability to perform physical activities including prolonged standing, repetitive bending, lifting, and extensive walking.
• Enjoyment of working as a barista.

Responsibilities

• Welcome customers, answer questions, and help them select beverages and café items.
• Operate registers and serve customers quickly, reliably, and professionally.
• Prepare food and drinks accurately using product information and recipe guides.
• Maintain the presentation and cleanliness of the Café, including the bakes case, dining area, counter, and retail fixtures.
• Receive, unpack, and stock deliveries accurately and efficiently.
• Follow FIFO practices and date products consistently and correctly.
• Complete daily and weekly cleaning tasks and follow café safety, hygiene, and sanitation procedures.
• Build product knowledge and use it to make customization recommendations and support café sales objectives, promotions, and retail options.
• Use café training tools appropriately.
• Support the bookfloor team and, when able and needed, other stores in the Cluster.
• Follow loss-prevention procedures, identify theft or problematic behavior, and seek support or use de-escalation techniques.
• 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 health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Healthcare and dependent care spending accounts
• Healthcare spending account
• Disability benefits
• Life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement