Baristas are the heart and soul of any coffee shop. From the science of brewing to the art of customer relations, baristas have a lot to navigate in any given workday.

While always ready to recommend specialty beverages, baristas also need to ensure a clean, safe, and productive workspace for customers and co-workers alike.

By personalizing the experience for customers, the right barista can also be your best brand ambassador.

Barista Skills and Responsibilities :

Promotes coffee consumption by educating customers; selling coffee and coffee grinding and brewing equipment, accessories, and supplies;

preparing and serving a variety of coffee drinks, along with pastries and cookies.

Welcomes customers by determining their coffee interests and needs.

Educates customers by presenting and explaining the coffee drink menu; answering questions.

Sells coffees and coffee grinding and brewing equipment by explaining differences in coffee beans and coffee preparation machines;

demonstrating how brewing equipment operates.

Prepares and sells coffee drinks by following prescribed recipes and preparation techniques for coffee drinks, such as, espresso, espresso lungo, caffe latte, and cappuccino.

Generates revenues by attracting new customers; defining new and expanded services and products.

Maintains inventories by replenishing coffee bean supply; stocking coffee brewing equipment; maintaining supplies, pastries, and cookies for coffee bar.

Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.

Maintains safe and healthy work environment by following organization standards and sanitation regulations.

Improves quality results by studying, evaluating, and re-designing processes; implementing changes; maintaining and improving the appearance of the store and coffee bar.

Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading coffee, retail trade, and food service publications;

maintaining personal networks.

Enhances coffee shop reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Barista top skills & proficiencies :

Dedication to Guest experience

Knowledge of Food and Beverage

Verbal and Written Communication

High Energy

Attention to Detail

Multitasking

Flexibility

Basic Math

Customer Service

Teamwork

Persistence

Energy Level

Thoroughness

Professionalism

Cleanliness personal and spatial

Job Details

Description

The Barista brings La Colombe to life by creating a world-class coffee experience. Genuinely enjoys making people happy with coffee and thrives working in a fast-paced environment.

Seek opportunities to learn more about our coffee, company, and the La Colombe mission. Takes pride in being part of our team and embodies all of our One Dove principles- Kindness, Respect, Deliciousness, Efficiency, and Cleanliness.

PEOPLE : Treat others with KINDNESS & RESPECT.

Warmly welcome customers.

Build relationships with repeat customers.

Take the time to determine customers' coffee needs and interests and offer La Colombe products.

Respect differences of others even when their values and ideas contrast with our own.

Find opportunities to lead with kindness.

Seek to understand others.

Work cooperatively with others on the team and with leadership.

Communicate positively and professionally.

When respect or safety is at stake, reach out to leadership or the people team to seek resolution.

PRODUCT : Deliver DELICIOUSNESS with EFFICIENCY.

Display a graceful sense of urgency in completing tasks.

Consistently meet La Colombe product recipes and quality standards.

Serve quality beverages in a timely and engaging manner.

Record and accurately process purchases using the POS system, collect and process payments, apply discounts according to La Colombe standards.

Work with cafe leadership and technical department to help administer quality control.

Complete required training in a timely manner.

Coach fellow baristas on our quality and expectations

PLACE : Demonstrate cafe pride by making CLEANLINESS and safety a priority.

Work cleanly and safely. Handle hot beverages with care.

Follow all COVID-19 protocols and meet cleanliness standards.

Clean coffee grinder, brewer, and espresso machines.

Organize products on our shelves and restock as necessary

Actively identify any additional safety hazards and escalate to Cafe Leadership.

Complete opening and closing tasks and checklists.

Participate in weekly, monthly and quarterly deep cleans of the cafe.

Proactively maintain and improve the appearance of the Cafe and coffee bar. Sanitize and clean the cafe area as needed throughout the shift.

Qualifications

People skills : Dealing with the public and team proactively, professionally, and positively.

Able to lift 40 lbs or more

Able to stand for long periods of time

Frequently required to use hands

Basic understanding of computer POS Systems

Ownership : Takes initiative, personally drives & takes pride in La Colombe. CARES

Job Description :

• Greeting customers in a friendly manner and taking food and drink orders
• Preparing and serving beverages, ranging from simple to elaborate ones
• Preparing and serving food items such as soups, sandwiches, and pastries
• Answering customers' questions about menu choices
• Promoting and recommending menu options to customers
• Taking payment from customers
• Maintaining inventory and equipment by cleaning, troubleshooting, and scheduling repairs
• Keeping the work environment sanitary and organized
• Evaluating and modifying processes to improve efficiency and quality of service
• Working to attract new customers and expanding the menu

Skills and Qualifications :

• Listen well and communicate in a professional and friendly manner
• Focus on customer satisfaction
• Practice basic safety procedures concerning equipment and handling hot beverages
• Be efficient and organized
• Build good relationships with customers
• Maintain a clean work environment
• Keep supplies replenished to minimize downtime

maman is a french bakery, café and leading lifestyle brand founded in 2014 by owners elisa marshall & benjamin sormonte, with locations across north america and canada.

inspired by family traditions, and the highest quality ingredients, maman offers a selection of delicious baked goods including their famous nutty chocolate chip cookie , coffee, fresh breakfast, and lunch options spanning from hearty salads & sandwiches to savory quiches.

in addition to hosting intimate events, maman has partnered with leading brands for partnerships and activations. from baby showers and birthday parties to engagements, they're able to help celebrate customers & make new beautiful memories.

in september 2021, maman founders elisa marshall & benjamin sormonte released the highly anticipated maman : the cookbook.

We ’ re looking for a passionate barista to join our growing team! Our ideal candidate is someone who appreciates the quality of a delicious, well-crafted beverage and is passionate about delivering that experience to each guest that comes through our doors.

When you join our team, you’ll be responsible for providing a welcoming environment, with customer service and quality at the center of everything you do.

You’ll be able to speak authentically about who we are, as well as every item on our food and beverage menu. You love a good cup of coffee, and are always ready to lend a helping hand to a colleague, and you don’t take yourself too seriously.

You will be based at any of the mamans. Is one particularly close to home? Let us know when you come in for an interview and we will do our best to accommodate!

What you ’ ll do :

Create & serve our full beverage menu while upholding consistency of the maman beverage standards

Work with top of the industry equipment and high quality, locally roasted coffee

Manage your time effectively and multi-task with efficiency that does not compromise quality

Efficiently work on the barista station while delivering beautiful & artistic espresso beverages

Successfully communicate specials of the season & encourage guests to try our best selling items

Ensure return visitors and foster relationships with regulars through warm hospitality and impeccable service do you know their order?

Dial up the coffee without even asking!

Make decisions based on ensuring happiness for the guests, the team and the company while maximizing profitability

Always keep your barista station sparkling, no one likes working in a messy place!

Investigate and resolve any guest concerns

Assist with re-stocking at the end of your shift team work makes the dream work, so set your self & your colleagues up for success

What we're looking for :

You have third wave coffee experience

You have minimum 2 years barista experience

You are an experienced front of house professional with a sweet tooth for cookies

Hospitality is your passion; you make a point of keeping up with the latest industry trends & love latte art

Quality, aesthetics & top notch customer experience is a non-negotiable for you

You make people feel good your team and guests alike

You work positively and collaboratively to achieve the highest standards of delivery

You learn quickly and are able to adapt to maman ’ s unique culture

Smart, no ego, upbeat, friendly, & efficiency oriented

F lexible schedule that will include weekends, holidays, and special events

If we get stuck in an elevator together, you ’ ll crack a joke and we ’ ll laugh along the way

What's in it for you :

Join a fast-growing company committed not just to serving the best cookies & coffees but to building a national brand

Competitive salary, healthcare, & sweet perks for always going the extra mile and living our values

Training to get you settled into your role, learning opportunities to broaden your skill set & help you thrive at work

Great opportunity to progress with maman, internal mobility and growth will be encouraged when possible

Keep in mind that maman is growing and developing everyday. We all do a little bit of everything & like to roll our sleeves up and get our hands dirty to help a colleague out.

We are looking for awesome, hard-working people that are all about creating the most memorable experience for every single maman customer.

Thank you for your interest in maman and look forward to chatting with all of you cookie monsters!

Position : Barista

Reports To : Management

Wage : $18

FLSA Status : Non- Exempt

JOB DESCRIPTION

Experience : Minimum of 3 years of experience in a comparable position. Professional appearance, (No headphones, hats, or loose pants), excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Role & Responsibilities :

Prepare coffee bar and keep it well stocked with ice, mixers, condiments, napkins, straws, glassware, and utensils.

Protect establishment and patrons by adhering to sanitation, safety and organization

Prepare and sell coffee drinks by following recipes and preparation techniques for coffee drinks

Create a positive guest experience by guiding guests through the menu, recommending drinks, etc.

Maintain a thorough understanding of all menu items and is able to answer questions regarding drink items and their preparation

Use Clover quickly and in proper sequence according to standard, receiving and executing coffee bar orders, identifying patrons' needs and special requests

Maintain coffee bar setting by removing empty glasses as completed, replenishing utensils, replenishing beverages, refilling water glasses, being alert to patron spills or other special needs

Ensure consistently clean cups / glasses, bar equipment and working areas

Maintain inventories by replenishing coffee bean supply, maintaining supplies, etc.

Deliver an amazing guest experience

Drive sales and promote the brand

Follow portion guidelines to ensure cost control, while maximizing the Guest experience

Ensure all financial transactions are accurate by operating credit card machines correctly, calculating and returning appropriate change

Must demonstrate ability to operate Clover, make changes, accurately conduct credit card transactions, and account of all monies at the end of each shift

Skills and Knowledge : Verbal Communication, Customer Service, Resolving Conflict, Teamwork, Persistence, Professionalism

Physical abilities : Must be able to lift and carry 60 pounds.

Must be able to stand, walk, lift, and bend for long periods of time.

Dress Attire : Dark blue wash fitted jeans, Black long sleeve button shirt (black or clear button,) Black non-athletic tennis shoes