barista

Are you a people-oriented person who is energetic and motivated? If you enjoy good food and coffee, and work well in a supportive environment with a passionate team, we would like to hear from you! *Blue Hat Bakery-Café and Bistro *at Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts is looking for a *Barista/Event Server *to work in our full-service café and event space. The qualified applicant should have serving experience and be available to between 5-25 hours per week for our bakery-café The barista duties includes: · Prepare and serve a variety of hot and cold beverages, including coffee, tea, and specialty drinks · Prepare and serve food products · Take customer orders and provide exceptional customer service · Operate espresso machines and other café equipment to make beverages according to established recipes and quality standards -Handle cash, credit card and ATM transaction accurately -Follow SOP for opening and closing procedures. - Maintain inventory of supplies and restock as needed · Ensure cleanliness and sanitation of work area, cafe dining area, equipment, utensils and other area · Set up and lock up patio furniture as needed and water planters in the warmer months · Handle cash transactions accurately and efficiently · Follow all food safety and handling procedures · Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth operation of the coffee shop · Other duties as assigned Requirements: · Excellent customer service skills with a friendly and outgoing personality · Experience in preparing and serving coffee and food in a hospitality environment · Excellent communication skills and enjoy working with the public · Punctual, reliable and honest · Thrive in a fast-paced environment while keep calm under pressure and maintaining an attention to detail · Strong time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively · Basic math skills for cash handling and order processing · Knowledge of food safety regulations and best practices in the food industry · Be able to lift up to 15kgs · Serving It Right certificate · Previous experience as a barista or server is preferred but not required; we are willing to train the right candidate· · Be able to legally work in Canada *Blue Hat Bakery-Cafe *is part of Vancouver's best professional culinary training institute, Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts. We boast a stunning, marina-side café and event space with views to the city and mountains. We are centrally located at the entrance of Granville Island and easily accessible via transit. Job Types: Part-time, Permanent Pay: From $18.25 per hour Benefits: * Casual dress * Discounted or free food * Flexible schedule * Store discount Flexible language requirement: * French not required Application question(s): * Are you legally able to work in Canada? Experience: * coffee shop or cafe: 1 year (preferred) Work Location: In person