Barista/server
2 weeks ago
**Position: Barista**
**Location: The French 50 Bakery - Okotoks, AB**
**Experience: Required**
**Employment Type: Part-Time/Casual (must be**available **weekends)**
**About Us**:
The French 50 Bakery is an elevated bakery and café rooted in the heart of Okotoks. We’re known for handcrafted food, wholehearted hospitality, and a deep connection to our community. Every cup, plate, and moment is intentionally made to create something meaningful—for both our guests and our team.
**The Role**:
We are looking for an experienced **Barista** who is passionate about great coffee, elevated service, and being part of a high-performing team. In this role, you’ll prepare and serve specialty beverages while flexing seamlessly into **counter service** for our casual dining offering. This position requires skill, speed, and a warm, guest-focused approach. **ProServe certification** is required, as alcohol service may be part of the role.
**Key Responsibilities**:
- Craft exceptional espresso and coffee beverages with consistency and care
- Serve alcohol responsibly and in accordance with Alberta's ProServe regulations
- Flex into counter service as needed—taking orders, running food, and clearing tables
- Engage warmly with guests and create a welcoming, professional atmosphere
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the coffee station and front of house
- Uphold food and beverage safety, quality, and presentation standards
- Contribute to a respectful, collaborative team environment
- Take initiative and ownership over daily tasks and guest experience
**You Are**:
- Experienced in specialty coffee and/or café service
- ProServe certified (required)
- Comfortable in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
- Friendly, efficient, and professional under pressure
- A strong communicator and team player
- Detail-oriented with high standards for quality and consistency
- Flexible and open to supporting the needs of the full front-of-house team
**What We Value**:
At the French 50 Bakery, we live by a few core principles:
- **Community & Culture**: Built on connection—supporting local, fostering relationships, and creating a space where everyone belongs.
- **Crafted with Care**: Everything we serve is made thoughtfully, by hand, and with intention.
- **Integrity in All We Do**: We take ownership, lead with honesty, and do what’s right—even when no one is watching.
- **A Team That Thrives**: Respect, accountability, and collaboration shape how we work together.
- **Wholehearted Hospitality**: More than service—it's how we make people feel.
**To Apply**:
**Job Types**: Part-time, Casual
Flexible language requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Weekends as needed
**Experience**:
- Serving: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- ProServe Certification (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Okotoks, AB T1S 1J7