Job summary
The Barista is responsible for preparing and serving high-quality coffee and espresso-based beverages to customers.They provide exceptional customer service, maintain a clean and organized workspace, and ensure that patrons have a positive and enjoyable coffee shop experience.This role offers opportunities for coffee enthusiasts to hone their skills, develop expertise, and provide a delightful coffee experience for customers.
Job seniority: entry level
Responsibilities
• Grind coffee beans, brew coffee, and prepare espresso-based beverages to order• Provide friendly, efficient, and knowledgeable service to customers, taking their orders, answering questions, and making recommendations• Understand and be able to explain the menu and offerings, including coffee varieties, flavors, syrups, and milk alternatives• Maintain and clean coffee machines, grinders, and other equipment to ensure they function properly• Expertly steam and froth milk to create the perfect micro foam for specialty coffee drinks• Create designs on the surface of beverages using steamed milk• Handle cash and electronic payments accurately and provide change or receipts as needed• Keep the shop clean and organized• Monitor and restock coffee beans, syrups, milk, and other supplies• Maintain high-quality standards for coffee preparation, taste, and presentation to meet and exceed customer expectations
Requirements
• At least one year working experience as a barista• Deep understanding of coffee beans, brewing methods, and the art of espresso extraction• Friendly and welcoming demeanor with a passion for guest satisfaction• High level of attention to detail• Team player• Ability to efficiently manage time to meet customer demands• Ability to handle a fast-paced, ever-changing environment• Excellent verbal communication skills in order to take customer orders and explain menu options
Benefits
• Benefits available for full-time and part-time employees• Medical, Dental and Vision options• A 401(k) plan• Paid Time Off• Opportunity for Growth• Positive Work Culture• Central location right in the heart of Waco• To be proud of what we serve from our innovative, scratch kitchens• The chance to be a part of the opening team for the newest hotel in Waco, where you can show your friends and family the "Fixer Upper: The Hotel" show and say "I opened that!"
