Barista (Part Time)
- Innisfil, ON
- Permanent
- Part-time
- Greet customers as they arrive at the Starbucks outlet and inquire into their orders
- Provide quality beverages, whole bean and food products consistently for all customers by adhering to all recipe and presentation standards
- Maintain a calm demeanor during periods of high volume or unusual events to keep store operating to standard
- Assist customers by presenting and explaining the coffee drink menu and answering questions
- Sell whole bean coffee by explaining differences in blends and grinding/preparing coffee for the guest
- Maintain inventories by replenishing coffee bean supply, stocking beverage ingredients, maintaining supplies, pastries and sandwiches
- Keep equipment operating by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns
- Ensure that any complaints are resolved in a positive manner, keeping customers happy ensuring recurring business
- Ensure that Starbucks merchandising and signing standards are followed
- Handle payment transactions in an efficient manner
- Compliance with all safety regulations of assigned tasks, and ensure a clean and safe working environment with active participation in the health and safety program
- Adhere to all environmental policies and programs as required
- Other duties as assigned
- Previous experience in a retail or coffee shop environment an asset
- Food Handlers Certification an asset
- Cash handing experience required, including the use of a point of sales system
- Must possess excellent customer service skills
- Must be computer literate. Preferred candidate will have previous experience with point-of-sale software, Microsoft Word and Excel
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Detail-oriented and works with a high degree of accuracy
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
- Must be extremely responsible with integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion
- Must be able to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends and holidays
- Required to move, lift, carry, pull and place objects weighing less than or equal to 25 pounds without assistance
- Stand, sit or walk for an extended period of time or for an entire shift
- Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting and pulling