Barista

6 months ago

Cedarburg, United States Toast Cedarburg Full time

Barista responsibilities include:

Greeting customers as they enter
Providing with answers to their questions regarding ingredients
Taking orders while paying attention to details (e.g. preferences of coffee blend, dairy and sugar ratios)
Preparing coffee drinks to the right specifications and temperatures, following all receipts accurately.
Accurate cash handling

Job brief

We are looking for a Barista to prepare and serve hot and cold beverages, including various types of coffee and tea.
Barista responsibilities include educating customers and employees on our coffee and tea offerings, making recommendations based on their preferences, up-selling special items and taking orders when needed. To be successful in this role, you should have customer service skills and knowledge of how brewing equipment operates. You should also be able to work various shifts. Note: this position's compensation includes an hourly pay rate and tips. Ultimately, you'll ensure an excellent drinking experience for our guests.

Responsibilities

Greet customers as they enter
Answer customer questions regarding ingredients
Take orders while paying attention to details (e.g. preferences of coffee blend, dairy and sugar ratios)
Prepare beverages following recipes
Serve beverages and prepared food
Receive and process payments (cash and credit cards)
Keep the coffee bar area clean
Maintain stock of clean mugs and equipment/tools
Check if brewing equipment operates properly and report any maintenance needs
Comply with health and safety regulations
Communicate customer feedback to managers and recommend new menu items

Requirements and skills

Frequently asked questions

What does a Barista do?

A Barista warmly welcomes customers into their establishment. They create and serve hot or cold beverages, often tailored to the customer's preferences. They are responsible for taking customer orders and payments. They also clean and sanitize their work areas, seating areas and equipment/tools.

What are the duties and responsibilities of a Barista?

A Barista welcomes customers and makes and serves beverages. A Barista has to follow specific recipes and preparation techniques for a number of menu items. They operate cash and credit/debit machines and are expected to keep a clean and well-stocked workspace.

What makes a good Barista?

A successful Barista has good attention to detail with great communication skills. They should be able to handle food properly and memorize ingredients while also making changes when asked by customers. Their memory skills should be sharp as this will add efficiency to a customer's experience, enhancing a Barista's customer service skills.