Head Barista

**Head Barista**

We are a global fashion retailer with the Garage and Dynamite brands at the heart of our success. With close to 300 stores in Canada and the U.S., and more than 5,000 people, we have been making our mark on fashion retail since 1975.

Our core strength is rooted in a solid understanding of our customers, while our brands continue to stand out thanks to our passionate teams who embody our values. We are proud to hire and retain aspirational leaders who are driven to achieve great things and are recognized for an entrepreneurial spirit.

**Job Summary**:
The Head Barista is responsible for the team of baristas as well as the coffee counter. He/She must ensure that impeccable hygiene standards are maintained in the service area, as well as manage the product rotation and labelling. The Head Barista is the link between the customers and the Executive Chef. He/She must ensure that all relevant information is passed on in order to provide exemplary service.

**Key responsibilities**:

- Greet customers and take orders;
- Prepare specialty coffees according to Atrium standards;
- Process transactions at the cash register and be responsible for opening and closing the cash register;
- Clean and fill coffee station and cash area;
- Maintain and fill display area and beverages in the showcase, as well as snacks at the counter;
- Stay calm during busy periods or special events in order ensure that Atrium standards are respected and to set a good example for the team;
- Manage the coffee station in our other building (5540 Ferrier);
- Control the influx of clients and minimize the wait time during busy periods;
- Ensure the hygiene of the service area as well as the respect of sanitary standards in relation to the COVID-19 and health and safety standards;
- Ensure that the team’s dress code conforms to requirements set out by the Executive Chef and MAPAQ;
- Complete orders with suppliers;
- Carry out inventory counts;
- Promote products to increase sales;
- Complete weekly planning while keeping budget in mind.

**To qualify for this role, you must have...**
- At least 1 year of experience in a similar role.
- Ability to interact with clients and colleagues in a friendly, enthusiastic and cheerful way;
- Experience with handling money and customer service preferred;
- Sociable, calm and professional;
- Comfortable with numbers;
- Ability to set priorities;
- Provide leadership;
- Bilingual (French and English).

**Availability**:

- Must be able to work different shifts during opening hours, which are Monday to Friday, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.;
- Must be available for some corporate evening cocktail events in order to assist with service.

**To be a great fit, you must...**
- Be able to make tough decisions;
- Thrive in the face of change with a strong sense of urgency;
- Challenge the status quo by contributing impactful ideas and solutions;
- Build partnerships and prioritize collaboration;
- Present information in an effective and concise manner;
- Be proactive and exceed expected results.

**What’s in it for you...**

We proudly offer you a competitive salary and bonus plan, registered retirement savings, and flexible group insurance with personalized coverage that meets your needs.

As a member of our team, you’ll also enjoy our employee discount at Garage and Dynamite stores, private sample sales throughout the year and many other exciting perks, including a day off for your birthday.

**Our promise**

We are committed to employment equity.

**Next steps...**

We will only call those who have been retained for an interview.