Barista
Barista prepares and serves high-quality coffee, espresso drinks, and other beverages while delivering excellent customer service. Key responsibilities include operating, cleaning, and maintaining brewing equipment, managing cash registers, and keeping the café tidy. They often need strong multitasking skills to work in fast-paced environments. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7]Key Responsibilities
- Beverage Preparation: Craft hot and cold beverages (latte art, espresso, tea) according to standard recipes and quality standards.
- Customer Service: Greet customers, take orders, offer recommendations, and handle payments.
- Station Maintenance: Maintain cleanliness of the bar area, coffee machines, and seating areas.
- Inventory & Equipment: Replenish stock, such as beans and milk, and troubleshoot or report equipment issues.
- Compliance: Follow health, safety, and sanitation regulations. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9]
- Experience: Prior experience as a barista or in customer service/food service is often preferred.
- Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with espresso machines, grinders, and coffee brewing methods.
- Interpersonal Skills: Excellent communication and a friendly, engaging attitude.
- Multitasking: Ability to work quickly in a fast-paced environment.
- Flexibility: Willingness to work flexible hours, including early mornings, weekends, and holidays.
- Physical Stamina: Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 30 pounds.
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent is generally required. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]
- Regularly stand, walk, talk, and hear.
- Use hands to handle, feel, or operate objects and tools.
