Barista duties and responsibilities
Baristas make drinks that are served in a coffee house or a similar establishment. This often involves learning a variety of coffee, tea and cold drink recipes while also keeping the workspace clean and organized to create a positive impression of the business.
Your Barista job description might include these duties and responsibilities:
- Preparing and serving hot and cold beverages, such as coffee, espresso drinks, blended coffees and teas
- Preparing and serving food items such as soups, sandwiches and pastries
- Operating coffee equipment, including espresso machines, grinders and brewers
- Greeting customers when they enter the building
- Taking orders, including offering menu recommendations and noting dietary restrictions and customizations
- Building relationships with customers and promoting and recommending menu options to customers
- Restocking supplies, such as cups, lids, coffee beans, syrups and pastries
- Making drinks according to company recipes and standards
- Keeping the work environment and cafe seating area clean, sanitary and organized
- Cleaning countertops and behind the counter, including the coffee grinders, decanters or milk frothers
- Working the point-of-sale (POS) system to complete transactions
- Assisting with opening and closing duties, including setup, cleaning and inventory tasks
To apply, please email your resume and reference to [email protected]
Pay: $18.50 - $21.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
