Barista

Bastions View LTD

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced, multi-talented and highly skilled Barista to provide the highest level of customer service to clients and customers in a coffee, cocktail service environment. The right candidate will shouldnstrive to grasp every opportunity to up-sell, by ensuring maximum sales are achieved through promotional activity and product knowledge.

Qualifications

Essential Skills:

Customer Service: This is key! The barista should be friendly, welcoming, and able to take orders efficiently.
Beverage Knowledge: A strong understanding of coffee, tea, and other hot and cold drinks is a must. This includes knowing how to brew different coffee styles, operate espresso machines, and create popular coffee drinks.
Food Service: The ability to prepare and serve both hot and cold food items is important.
Cleanliness and Presentation: The barista should ensure the coffee bar area is clean, organized, and stocked. They should also be able to present beverages attractively.
Cash Handling: Experience operating a cash register and handling customer transactions is essential.
Inventory Management: Keeping track of stock levels, ensuring freshness, and placing orders for supplies is necessary.
Additional Skills:

Modern Cocktails: Knowledge of mixology and the ability to create and serve modern cocktails using various spirits, liqueurs, fresh ingredients, and proper techniques is a valuable asset.
Coffee Art (Latte Art): The ability to create artistic designs on top of latte drinks can enhance the customer experience.

Desirable qualities:

Teamwork: The ability to work effectively with colleagues in a fast-paced environment.
Time Management: The barista should be able to manage their time efficiently to serve customers quickly and accurately during peak hours.
Positive Attitude: A cheerful and positive demeanor is important for creating a welcoming atmosphere for customers.