Specialty Coffee Barista

1 week ago

Hamilton, Canada SYNONYM Full time

**Overview & Opportunity**

Synonym is a vibrant day-and-night café, resto-bar, and bookshop located on James St. North, Hamilton, celebrating art, design, and culture. We offer specialty coffee, a from-scratch menu, low-intervention wine, craft beer, and a curated collection of art books. We are seeking an enthusiastic front-of-house professional with a solid specialty coffee background to join our team immediately as we gear up for an exciting season in the James North neighborhood.

**Responsibilities**

  • Teamwork_
  • Bring a positive, collaborative attitude to work, supporting peers and contributing to a welcoming environment.
  • Service_
  • Provide a warm, welcoming experience to guests, following service flow guidelines.
  • Maintain comprehensive knowledge of the full menu, including rotating wine, craft beer, and the bookshop selection.
  • Take ownership of the front-of-house (bar, seating area, bookshop), creating a memorable experience for guests.
  • Handle guest orders at the counter and tables, inputting accurately into the POS system.
  • Product Preparation_
  • Prepare and serve a variety of espresso-based drinks, pastries, and other beverages quickly and consistently.
  • Serve wine and beer, assist with food running, and package books according to brand standards.
  • Proactively address any guest concerns to enhance their experience.
  • Environment_
  • Routinely clean front-of-house areas (bar, tables, floor, equipment, etc.) and replenish supplies (cream, sugar, to-go packaging).
  • Report any potential safety hazards and operational inconsistencies to the manager on duty.
  • Follow opening, mid-day, and closing procedures, signing off duties upon completion.
  • Other Responsibilities_
  • Support Synonym’s events and other assigned duties as needed.

**Qualifications**

  • 1+ year of specialty coffee experience in a café/restaurant/bar setting
  • Smart Serve Certified; Food Safety Certification preferred
  • Legally eligible to work in Canada
  • Downtown Hamilton location; flexible hours, full-time or part-time available
  • Two industry references required

Join us in creating an exceptional experience for our guests and community

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $18.00-$20.00 per hour

Additional pay

  • Overtime pay
  • Tips

**Benefits**

  • Discounted or free food
  • Flexible schedule
  • Store discount

Schedule

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Evening shift
  • Holidays
  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

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