Barista - Avenue

Barista Responsibilities include, but are not limited to

• Prepare and serve a variety of specialty beverages including coffee, tea, and espresso-based drinks  
• Follow provided recipes and use proper preparation techniques
• Serve prepared food items and baked goods
• Greet guests in a friendly and welcoming manner
• Clean and sanitize work areas, seating areas, equipment, and tools 
• Maintain inventories by replenishing coffee, stocking supplies, and providing Supervisor with ordering needs daily
• Use of POS for order entries, process credit card and cash payments.
• Follow health and safety guidelines and procedures  
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Barista Qualifications

• At least 1 year of serving in a fast-paced food and beverage venue
• Knowledge of specialty beverages such as coffee, tea and espresso-based drinks
• Previous experience operating espresso and coffee machines preferred.
• Must speak fluent English, other languages preferred.
• Must be courteous, pleasant, and good natured.
• Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with guests, bartender, wait staff, cooks, and supervisors.
• Alcohol awareness certification and/or food service permit or valid health/food handler card as required by local or state government agency.
• Reading and writing abilities are utilized often when taking orders, completing paperwork, etc.
• Basic math skills are frequently used when handling cash and credit.
• Able to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.

The Barista position requires the ability to perform the following:

• Handling, carrying or lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds (bar ware, carts, boxes, bottles, etc.).
• Must be able to efficiently and safely stand and move about the entire facility during each shift.
• Bending, stooping, kneeling, lifting.

Compensation: The compensation for this position is $6.05 per hour plus tips.