Barista (Casual) - Combine Cafe & Bar

Join the culinary adventure at Combine Cafe & Bar, an exciting and vibrant dining experience nestled in the heart of Surrey's City Centre. Combine is not just a dining destination; it's an integral part of Locale, a new premium rental tower at Century City.
At Combine Cafe & Bar, we've crafted a unique dining experience with made-to-order cafe and lunch offerings during the day, shareable international-inspired plates in the evening, and a curated wine and cocktail program.
But Combine Cafe & Bar is more than just a place to dine; it's a celebration of our local community's rich history, creativity, and culture. We've designed our space to embrace the local landscape, and our well-curated menu reflects the diversity and vibrancy of Surrey City Centre.
Why Join Our Team?
Role Summary
Combine Cafe & Bar Barista will report directly to the Cafe Manager. As Barista you are responsible for interacting and inspiring our guests through delicious edible beverages and well-curated mix of food offerings. At Combine Cafe & Bar as a Barista you are passionate about food and beverages. You will meet all guests with a warm smile and enthusiastic greeting, answer their questions, take orders and accept payment as well as prepare and serve food and drinks. As part of Combine Cafe & Bar Barista will contribute to the positive and enthusiastic team environment who work together as a cohesive team with a focus of excellence in all that we do.
Key Accountabilities
- Welcoming guests, informing them about specials or new items, answering questions, and accepting orders and payment.
- Prepare beverage offerings to standard recipes or customized customer requests, including recipe changes such as temperature, quantity of ingredients or substitutions to ingredients.
- Preparing foods, such as sandwiches or baked goods, and grinding and blending coffee beans, brewing coffee and tea, and serving items to customers.
- Packaging food and beverages for sale.
- Sell coffee and coffee grinding/brewing equipment by explaining differences in coffee beans and coffee preparation machines; demonstrating how brewing equipment operates
- Collect payments from guests in a timely and accurate manner.
- Managing cash float and balance accurately at the end of each shift.
- Cleaning and restocking coffee bar and dining areas, emptying trash and sanitizing equipment and utensils.
- Learning about brewing methods, beverage blends, food preparation, and presentation techniques to improve food quality.
- Updating signage and displays to attract customers.
- Taking inventory and replenishing items in display cases, at tables, or behind the counter.
- Working as part of a fun, high-energy team.
- Adhering to all food safety regulations and quality controls.
- Performs other duties as assigned and directed by Restaurant or Cafe Manager.

Education and Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Prior Barista experience considered an asset
- Foodsafe Level 1 certificate would considered an asset

Skills and Abilities
- Must have excellent grooming standards and remain professional at all times.
- Must be pleasant, have an outgoing personality and be able to communicate and work with a diverse group of individuals and guests.
- Well organized and efficient, able to multitask.
- Team player and works productively with others.
- Have an excellent command of both spoken and written English. Knowledge of a 2nd language would be considered an asset.
- Have solid problem solving, decision making, customer service, communication and sales skills.
- Have detailed knowledge of the Surrey area, services and local attractions.
- Be able to stand for extended periods of time, reach, bend and stoop repeatedly.
- Be able to frequently lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

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