Barista - Weekends Only - Part Time (Main Street)

49th Parallel is a coffee company that calls the Pacific Northwest home. We source, roast, brew, and serve coffee we believe in and our customers love. Our cafes are a showcase for our coffee and service. Our cafe on Main Street is looking to add a part-time, highly skilled, experienced and hard-working barista. We take pride in our direct trade sourcing program and our green coffee buyer and coffee education team offer a wealth of knowledge and opportunity to learn about coffee.

We offer
competitive wages based on experience and merit, a positive work environment, and extended benefits after one year of full time (25+ hours) employment. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES To provide exemplary service to all patrons of the cafe and ensure excellent product quality at all times. The role includes, but is not limited to:
- Welcoming customers
- Taking orders, making product recommendations to customers and processing transactions
- Communicating special requirements to the kitchen
- Organizing stock
- Preparing and serving specialty coffee drinks including espresso-based beverages in line with 49th Parallel’s standards
- General product knowledge as it relates to recipe ingredients and potential allergens.
- Dialing-in and tasting espresso and coffees to ensure product quality
- Assisting with newer staff and helping to train on in-cafe routines
- General cleaning duties *Other duties and special projects may be assigned from time to time. QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
- 1 year of experience in a hospitality / service environment
- 1 year of experience in a coffee focused position and experience preparing specialty espresso based beverages
- Excellent customer service skills
- Knowledge of coffee flavour notes and the ability to demonstrate a good palate
- Working knowledge of POS systems
- Experience providing staff training is an asset
- VERY passionate about coffee

Job Type
: Part-time Pay: From $17.40 per hour Expected hours: 10
- 15 per week Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Discounted or free food
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Store discount Flexible Language Requirement:
- French not required Schedule:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Weekends only Supplemental pay types:
- Overtime pay
- Tips Experience:
- specialty coffee: 1 year (preferred)
- barista: 1 year (preferred)
- hospitality: 1 year (preferred) Work

Location:
In person