Barista

This isn’t just your next job - it’s your opportunity to be part of an amazing team that delivers on our promise to meet and exceed our guest’s experience the moment they walk through our doors

**B Bar Brunch Cafe,** a new, vibrant, and upcoming lively Brunch Bar is currently hiring a **BARISTA **to join our FOH team

**B Bar Brunch Cafe** is a casual, sophisticated, and vibrant venue, with a chef-inspired breakfast and lunch menu with a mix of flavours. Our food is familiar yet has a unique twist. The menu is globally inspired and locally sourced to the best of our ability.

The **BARISTA** will play a key role in supporting the restaurant's vision for high-quality drinks and ensuring that it is delivered, with a hands-on approach where required, in a professional, safe and efficient manner.

As a Barista, you will be responsible for providing superior customer service and showcasing your hospitality skills to create a welcome environment for every guest. Prepare and serve authentic Italian espresso, coffee, other drinks or food at multiple counters. Operating coffee grinding and brewing equipment and good understanding of coffee beans and coffee preparation machines.

**WHY WORK FOR US?**
- **COMPETITIVE WAGES **for great talentand food discounts,
- **CAREER GROWTH **Learn under the guidance of the BBar's talented Executive Chef team led by Chef Sandy (Corporate Executive Chef). Opportunity for training, development and education reimbursement.
- **CONTESTS** Greatest Dish Challenge: A monthly cooking competition open to all BBar’s cooks with a $250 CASH prize. This is also an excellent opportunity to challenge yourself and have a panel of BBar Executive Chef to try your food.
- **TRIPS** Yes, you read that right - field trips Selected employees get the chance to visit artisan food producers, cooking demos, farms and suppliers to educate and inspire.
- **GOLDEN TICKETS **AKA more cool prizes awarded to team players recognized for their outstanding work ethic.
- Much moreCorporate Fitness Rates, FUN Team and Culture, Medical/Dental Group Health Benefits.

**What you’ll be doing**:

- Welcome and Engage with guests in conversation
- Actively listen and respond positively to guest questions, concerns, and requests.
- Address guests' service needs in a professional, positive, and timely manner.
- Assist other employees to ensure proper coverage and prompt service.
- Check-in with guests to ensure satisfaction with each food course and/or beverage.
- Answer questions on menu selections.
- Maintain cleanliness of work areas throughout the day, practicing clean-as-you-go procedures.
- Inspect the cleanliness and presentation of all china, glass, and silver prior to use
- Communicate additional meal requirements, allergies, dietary needs, and special requests to the kitchen.
- Follow appropriate procedures for serving alcoholic beverages (SMART SERVE)
- Complete closing duties, including storing all reusable goods, breaking down goods, cleaning all equipment and areas, returning equipment to proper locations, locking refrigerators, restocking items, turning off lights, locking doors, and completing daily cleaning checklist.
- Partner with and assist others to promote an environment of teamwork and achieve common goals.
- Follow company and department safety and security policies and procedures to ensure a clean, safe, and secure environment.

**What you’ll bring to the team**:

- **EXPERIENCE. **You have at least one (1) year of FOH experience in a fast-paced restaurant environment.
- **EDUCATION/TRAINING. **You’ve graduated with a relevant degree/diploma or it’s in process. It’s possible that school wasn’t your thing, but you’ve got the equivalent of a college education through a combination of education and experience.
- **EMPATHY. **You’re a humble individual with a good sense of humour. Someone who is kind, generous, helpful to others, and committed to winning strategy.
- **PASSION. **You have a genuine passion for food and a drive to create amazing experiences.
- **COMMUNICATION SKILLS. **You demonstrate exceptional relationship-building and communication skills among your team members at the restaurant. You can handle challenging situations with your strong communication skills. Listen, Emthpaize, React, Resolve.
- **ADAPTABILITY. **You thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment and can work weekends, holidays, and mornings as required.

**Experience & Certification**
- 1+ years of Barista Experience.
- Experience dialling in an espresso machine and pouring latte art.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time
Part-time hours: 17 per week

**Salary**: $16.00-$17.45 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- Store discount
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Morning shift
- Weekend availability

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