Barista

1 year

About Us: Laurel Bakery opened early April 2024 from the Redwood Hospitality, the team behind Oxalis and Place des Fetes. We pride ourselves on creating a welcoming atmosphere for all our guests and are looking for a skilled Barista to join our team.

Job Summary: As a Barista at Laurel Bakery, you will be the heart of our customer experience, responsible for crafting delicious coffee and tea beverages and serving our baked pastries and breads while providing friendly and efficient service. You will play a key role in maintaining a positive and welcoming environment for our guests. For this position, we are looking for someone with open availability. This role is part-time to start (Saturdays & Sundays, plus the potential for one weekday) with room to grow into a full-time position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and serve coffee and tea beverages to the highest standards, ensuring consistency and quality.
• Provide excellent customer service, including handling inquiries and providing recommendations.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the coffee bar and seating areas.
• Work collaboratively with the team to meet the bakery's goals and uphold our community-focused ethos.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Barista or in a similar role in the hospitality industry.
• Passion for coffee and enthusiasm for learning about our products and menu.
• Exceptional communication skills and a commitment to providing outstanding customer service.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and as part of a team.
• Flexibility with scheduling, including weekends and holidays - Saturdays & Sundays are a must
• Knowledge of specialty coffee and tea preparations
• Ability to dial in an espresso machine and grinder
• Responsible and cleanly workplace habits
• Milk frothing and latte art skills
• Cash handling skills
• Ability to work early mornings

Join Us: If you are a team player with a love for coffee and a dedication to creating memorable customer experiences, Laurel Bakery is the perfect place for you. We offer a supportive work environment where you can grow and contribute to our community-focused vision.

Apply today to become part of the Laurel Bakery family!

Compensation: Hourly ($16.50) plus tips

Benefits & Perks: Commuter Benefits

Proven Experience as a Barista or in a Similar Role in the Hospitality Industry

Customer Focused Mindset

Customer Engagement

Teamwork

Team Collaboration

Exceptional Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

outstanding customer service skills

Problem Solving Skills

Time Management

Ability to Work Efficiently in a Fast Paced Environment

Ability to Learn Quickly

Problem Solving

Multitasking Abilities

Flexibility With Scheduling, Including Weekends and Holidays

Adaptability

Strong Work Ethic

Knowledge of Specialty Coffee and Tea Preparations

Interpersonal Skills

Product Knowledge

Ability to Dial in an Espresso Machine and Grinder

Community Engagement

Positive Attitude

Service Oriented Approach

Responsible and Clean Workplace Habits

Work Ethic

Milk Frothing and Latte Art Skills

Creativity in Beverage Preparation

Cash Handling Skills

Conflict Resolution

Multitasking

Service Orientation

Community Involvement

Learning agility

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