About The Whole Grain Hearth Bakery
We are a small, owner operated bakery here in London, ON! We offer naturally fermented sourdough bread and rustic pastries made with organic, whole grains that we mill in house. We also offer a coffee program that features De Mello and a few other high quality roasters! We are looking for a part time barista 22-24 hrs a week with more hours available should you be interested. Saturday availability required.
About the Position
We are seeking a dedicated Barista/Cashier to join our team. Our ideal candidate will have a love for coffee, great quality food and a commitment to providing great customer service. As a Barista, you will be responsible for making tasty drinks, maintaining a clean and inviting environment, describing our bread/pastries/to go food menu and ensuring that customers leave happy. This role requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently and alone!
Qualifications
- 1+ years working as a barista with previous coffee experience at a small cafe (Shot pulling, machine maintenance, milk steaming, latte art, etc.)
- Retail/customer service experience required
- Ability to read and speak English proficiently.
- Strong ability to multi-task
- Basic mathematical skills, with a knowledge and understanding on handling money.
- Ability to problem solve quickly
- Strong customer service and communication skills
Duties
- Work closely with manager to ensure that the cafe runs smoothly
- Prepare and serve a variety of coffee and tea beverages (recipes provided)
- Operate the Point of Sale (POS) system for order processing and cash handling
- Maintain cleanliness of the work area and equipment
- Assist customers with menu selections and provide recommendations based on their preferences
- Package pastries/breads etc
- Adhere to food safety regulations
- Engage with customers in a friendly manner to create a comfy atmosphere!
- Open/Close cafe based on instructions provided (close out tills)
- Monitor stock levels and report to manager
SCHEDULE
We are looking for a part time barista to work 3-4 shifts a week (22 - 24 hrs weekly) (Saturdays required)
TIPS
This position participates in gratuities provided by customers in store, according to our tip allocation policy.
What we Offer
Free snacks on shifts/bread every week. Free parking. Tip allocation. Flexible schedule.
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- Are you familiar with steaming milk and making latte art?
- Do you have Saturday availability?
Experience:
- Small Cafe: 1 year (required)
Language:
Work Location: In person
