Barista

Job Summary

A Cafe Barista is in charge of setting and clearing tables at a dining establishment to provide restaurant patrons with a clean and tidy environment. Their duties include removing used dishes, re-setting silverware and filling beverages for diners.

Benefits

• Medical benefits after 60 days of employment
• PTO and Holiday Pay
• 401K after one year of employment 
• Employee Appreciation Program
• Employee Lunches

Responsibilities  

• 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
• Removing used plates, glasses, cutlery and napkins from tables after diners are done eating
• Replacing cutlery and glassware in anticipation of new diners
• Interact with guests in a friendly/fast manner
• Clear, clean, and prepare tables
• Bringing out meal orders if waitstaff are busy
• Escalate guest service issues to management if you are unable to resolve
• Ensure guests are satisfied during their meal service
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Listen well and communicate in a professional and friendly manner
• Focus on customer satisfaction
• Practice basic safety procedures with the rep concerning handling hot beverages
• Be efficient and organized 
• Build good relationships with customers
• Maintain a clean work environment
• Keep supplies replenished to minimize downtime
• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Minimum of 6 months of server experience
• Experience in hospitality preferred
• Possess basic math skills and cash-handling
• Ability and flexibility to work various shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays