Barista

## Description

# **Company Overview:**

As a Barista you'll inspire with every cup! In this role, you’ll connect with customers and teammates, delivering exceptional service and expertly crafted products while creating a positive impact in our community. You’ll uphold our standards in product preparation and ensure every beverage meets quality expectations. We value teamwork and celebrate our shared successes, fostering a respectful and inclusive atmosphere. Bring your unique experiences to our team and help us elevate the quick service restaurant experience through memorable interactions every day!

**Job Responsibilities:**

• Ensure regular and consistent attendance and punctuality, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Adhere to store operating policies and standards, including delivering quality beverages and food products, cash handling, and maintaining store safety and security, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Engage with customers to understand their needs and respond effectively through clear and friendly communication.
• Prepare food and beverages according to standard recipes or customize them based on customer requests, including adjustments in temperature, ingredient quantities, or substitutions.
• Be flexible and available to perform various tasks within the store during each shift.

## Qualifications
### Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience in a restaurant, coffee shop, retail, or hospitality environment preferred.
• Passion for delivering exceptional customer service and creating a positive guest experience.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to motivate, coach, and support team members during assigned shifts.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions during daily operations.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and lift up to 30 pounds.
• Availability to work a flexible schedule, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

### Preferred

• Previous Starbucks or specialty coffee experience.
• Experience operating a point-of-sale (POS) system and handling cash transactions.
• Food Safety Certification (or the ability to obtain certification upon hire).
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.