barista

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: * English (required) Work Location: In person