Job Summary:
We are looking for a Barista to prepare and serve hot and cold beverages, including various types of coffee and tea.
As part of our âReplenishâ coffee shop team, our Baristas responsibilities include making and serving beverages, such as coffee and tea, and serving grab-and-go food items, such as sandwiches, muffins, or cookies. They package coffee blends, make coffee and tea, explain menu items to customers, clean, and attempt to ensure that customers are comfortable and satisfied. Ultimately, youâll ensure an excellent drinking experience for our guests.
If you feel that this describes you, we hope you apply!
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Welcome customers, inform them about specials or new items, and make recommendations
- Process cash register payments by cash, credit
card, gift card, and debit
- Serve
beverages and prepared food, like cookies, pastries and muffins; Popping our
signature Stong’s Market popcorn
- Prepare specialty drinks made to order,
including grinding and blending coffee beans, brewing coffee and tea
- Selling coffee and tea blends and brewing equipment,
highlighting the differences between items, and educating customers about
brewing methods
- Clean and restock the work and dining areas,
empty garbage and recycling bins, and sanitize equipment and utensils
- Ongoing learning about brewing methods, beverage
blends, food preparation, and presentation techniques to improve food quality
- Update signage and displays to attract customers
- Maintain inventory and replenish items in
display cases, coolers, at tables, or behind the counter; participate in store
inventory count
- Support other store departments with tasks such as rotating product, stocking items, cleaning and maintaining the store’s appearance
- Performs
other related duties as assigned
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Proven customer service or retail experience is
a plus
- Great attention to detail
- Good communication and people skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to
detail.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven
ability to meet deadlines
- Available
to work early morning, evenings, weekends, and holidays
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Previous work
experience as a Barista, an asset
- Successful
completion of Food Safe Certificate, an asset
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to stand during scheduled shift,
withstand repetitive walking, reaching, and bending for long periods of time
- Able to lift up to 20 pounds at times
About Us
Stongâs Market is a locally owned, community focused grocery store. We offer a wide variety of local and boutique products at our Vancouver, North Vancouver and Squamish locations. Our Stongâs Market Express Department are experts at home delivery straight to your front door. The Stongâs name has a rich history with over 85 years of grocery experience and we are committed to a unique and family friendly grocery shopping experience
Our Commitment
Stongâs Market is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Stongâs Market is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals during the recruitment process. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please notify the hiring manager when contacted for an interview.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to apply online at stongs.com/careers/. Youâre also welcome to stop by the store!
