Cafe Barista jobs in Deadwood, SD

Job Description

Under the direction of the General Manager a Barista performs a variety of tasks specific to the successful operation of the Café following the prescribed guidelines for service.

Roles and Responsibilities

• During the majority of the shift, this is an independent position with backup provided on an as-needed basis.
• Operates Café equipment and prepares coffee, specialty drinks, bottled drinks, and baked and prepared goods.
• Maintains a clean environment within local, state, and federal sanitation guidelines.
• Completes ongoing daily and weekly cleaning of food surfaces, machinery and utensils, and customer areas.
• Stocks and merchandises café in accordance with company policies and procedures, maintaining a straight, organized, and clean shopping environment.
• Greets customers entering the store and café, and provide exceptional customer service on each transaction.
• Successfully promotes all POS initiatives and company programs including, but not limited to discount cards, magazine sales, pre-sale vouchers, and donation programs.
• Balances cash drawer following each shift within allowable variances as identified in the Loss Prevention Policy.
• Assists the bookstore as needed.
• Performs other tasks as needed.

Core Competencies

• Interpersonal Skills
• Self-Management

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• 16 years of age or older
• Successful completion of all required background screenings

Preferred Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to learn and operate multiple café machines, including, but not limited to blenders, ovens, espresso machines
• Computer and cash register skills

Physical and Environmental Requirements

• Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time
• Must be able to use hands/arms to operate a keyboard and telephone for repetitive motion activities
• Must be able to lift or team lift objects up to 50 lbs., with or without assistance
• Must be able to communicate using speech, sight, and sound with or without an assistive device
• Must be able to stand, walk, climb, bend, stoop, or crouch while performing daily activities of the job