Head Barista

**We want to work with you Gladstone is a fun place to be and great place to work**

**Coffee Shop Manager and Main Barista**
- Greeting customers in a friendly manner and taking food and drink orders
- Preparing and serving beverages, ranging from simple to elaborate ones
- Serving food items
- Answering customers’ questions about menu items/allergies
- Promoting and recommending menu options to customers
- Taking payment from customers
- Maintaining inventory - beans, cups, lids, milk, etc.
- Maintaining equipment by cleaning, troubleshooting and scheduling repairs
- Keeping the work environment sanitary and organized
- Evaluating and modifying processes to improve efficiency and quality of service
- Working to attract new customers and expanding the menu

**Requirements and skills**
- Previous work experience as a Barista
- Hands-on experience with brewing equipment
- Knowledge of sanitation regulations
- Flexibility to work various shifts
- Basic math skills
- Ability to gauge customers’ preferences
- Excellent communication skills
- High school diploma; relevant training is a plus

**More Information**
- Base $18/hr plus $15-$20 gratuity plus bonuses (hence the $35 in the job post)
- Health and dental Plan
- $1 on a gift card for every hour worked
- 50% off when you are on shift, AND when you are not
- Full time only
- Potential for private staff housing or shared accommodation

Pay: approximately $35 (this is $18/hour plus $15 to $20 an hour in tips)

**Salary**: $35.00 per hour

Additional pay:

- Bonus pay
- Tips

**Benefits**:

- Extended health care

Schedule:

- Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Courtenay, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- barista: 3 years (preferred)