Barista (FSW) #26-005d

Anne Arundel Workforce Development Corporation (AAWDC)

3d•$18

About The Position

We are seeking friendly, hardworking individuals to join our hospitality team. There may be opportunity for cross-training with the server position, enabling you to acquire new skills and experiences in a dynamic environment. Flexible scheduling is available, with varying schedules based on the assigned department. 6-8 hour shifts in Mornings (starting at 6:00am) and/or Evenings, Monday – Friday. Occasional Weekends and holidays in support of special events. Looking for applicants with year-round availability. Job Description: The Barista position provides the knowledge, skills, and adaptability, necessary to multitask effectively in diverse restaurant, catering, and cafe environments.

Requirements

Incumbent must possess a minimum of 6 months of customer service experience working in a food and/or beverage establishment. Experience as a barista, bartender, or server preferred.
Experience functioning in a fast-paced restaurant or catering environment, under short time constraints, and within established deadlines.
Experience in maintaining a clean, professional environment and delivering excellent customer service during high volume periods without compromising quality or service.
Experience stocking merchandise and consumables, including pastries, grab-and-go items, and disposables such as straws, lids, and napkins.
Incumbent must possess a minimum of 6 months of customer service experience working in a food service role. Experience as a barista preferred.
Experience functioning in a fast-paced restaurant, catering, or cafe environment, managing tasks efficiently under short time constraints and maintaining sanitation standards.
Experience using a POS (Point of Sale) system or Cash resister in a food service role. Experience as a server or barista preferred.
Experience using and cleaning equipment such as espresso machines, grinders, brewers.

Responsibilities

Welcome every guest, offer menu recommendations, and ensure every customer leaves satisfied with their experience. Maintain speed and accuracy during peak hours to ensure minimal wait times.
Provide friendly, fast service while accurately entering orders and processing payments via the POS system.
Prepare high-quality espresso drinks, teas, and specialty beverages following house recipes and quality standards.
Handle, warm up, and serve pastries and light food items according to food safety protocols.
Keep the service areas, and guest seating clean, organized, and sanitized throughout the shift.
Clean and maintain espresso machines, grinders, and brewers to ensure longevity and flavor quality.
Monitor inventory levels and restock milk, beans, and paper goods as needed
Other duties may include: o Prepares coffee and tea beverages, sandwiches, fruit and vegetable salads, and box lunches.
Assists with preparation and execution of catering events, sets up food service counters, steam tables, dining room tables, and side service stands with hot and cold food.
Position involves prolonged standing, walking, reaching, stooping, pushing, pulling and bending. Frequent light to moderate lifting of objects weighing up to 20 pounds occurs routinely, sometimes up to 50 pounds. Uses assistance from other coworkers for moving objects weighing more than 20 pounds.