Job Description

Job Overview:

Are you passionate about coffee, food, and all things caffeinated? We're on the hunt for a friendly, energetic, and slightly witty Barista to join our team. You'll be the face of our cafe, greeting guests, answering their burning questions, whipping up delicious drinks, and providing stellar service with a side of charm. As the coffee maestro, you'll keep the cafe spotless, well-stocked, and buzzing with positive energy while continuously expanding your knowledge of food and drink prep. If you've got the skills and the attitude, we want to meet you.

Key Responsibilities:

Welcoming guests into the cafe, sharing details on specials or new items, answering questions, and taking orders and payments. Preparing food such as sandwiches and baked goods, grinding and blending coffee beans, brewing coffee and tea, and serving specialty beverages. Packaging food and beverages for sale. Facilitating beer sales from our bottle shop, if required. Selling coffee and tea blends and brewing equipment, highlighting differences between products and educating guests on brewing methods. Cleaning and restocking work areas and the cafe, emptying trash, and sanitizing equipment and utensils. Continuously learning about brewing methods, beverage blends, food preparation, and presentation techniques to improve quality. Assisting with coffee packaging for retail display. Ensuring overall cleanliness of the cafe by sweeping, mopping, and wiping surfaces whenever time allows. Updating signage and displays to attract both internal and external guests. Taking inventory and replenishing items in display cases, at the dairy station, and behind the counter. Working as part of a fun, high-energy team. Adhering to all health, food safety, and quality control standards.
Barista Requirements:

High School Diploma or equivalent. Previous coffee knowledge is an asset. Experience in food and beverage preparation or customer service preferred. Willingness to train and continue learning about food and beverage preparation. Strong listening and communication skills. Ability to walk, bend, and stand for extended periods. Availability to work peak hours, including early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays. A polite, engaging, guest-focused personality. Commitment to customer satisfaction and service excellence. Willingness to work as part of a fast-paced, high-energy team. Smart Serve certified or willing to obtain.
If you like your days fast-paced, your cafe spotless, and your guests happy (and caffeinated), this role will suit you just fine.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $17.60 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress Discounted or free food Flexible schedule On-site parking Store discount
Ability to commute/relocate:

Kitchener, ON N2G 4X8: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Work Location: In person