Cafe Barista jobs in Waukesha, WI

Job Title: Barista

Location: Whitefish Bay

Reports To: Operational Manager

Join Our Vibrant Café Team as a Barista!

Are you passionate about coffee and love creating memorable experiences? We're searching for an enthusiastic Café Barista to be the heartbeat of our new café. Dive into the world of aromatic brews and delightful flavors with us!

What You'll Do:

Our baristas will craft and serve a delightful range of hot and cold beverages, celebrating the essence of coffee.
Whip up delicious café-style dishes, adding a touch of your own flair. Engage with our wonderful customers: guide them through our drink’s menu, share your personal favorites, and elevate their experience with your recommendations.
Embrace the joy of learning and growing, as you get hands-on with state-of-the-art brewing equipment.

We are looking for team members who have a genuine love for coffee and a desire to learn more about it. A friendly demeanor and top-notch customer service skills. Flexibility to work in different shifts, because every day in our café is a new experience. A team player attitude, because we believe in achieving success together.

At the heart of Fitzy's café, it's all about ensuring our guests have a remarkable drinking and dining experience. If you're ready to brew moments of joy and connection in an exciting new environment, we can't wait to meet you!

Responsibilities:

1. Warmly greet guests, take their orders efficiently, and thank them genuinely.

2. Provide drink menus and knowledgeably answer questions about ingredients and allergens.

3. Carefully take orders, noting specific preferences like coffee blend, dairy, and sugar ratios.

4. Consistently offer high-quality beverages and food, adhering to our recipe and presentation guidelines.

5. Handle basic kitchen tasks, from washing and chopping produce to meat preparation.

6. Efficiently operate the cash register, ensuring accurate payment processes.

7. Maintain a tidy, well-stocked, and organized store environment.

8. Monitor brewing equipment and report any maintenance needs.

9. Follow all health and safety guidelines.

10. Share customer feedback with managers and suggest potential menu additions.

11. Proactively anticipate customer needs and key operational tasks.

12. Uphold our premium brand image centered on gourmet offerings and excellent service.

13. Regularly contribute to the café's upkeep.

14. Perform other duties as directed by the Operational Manager.

Requirements:

• At least 1-2 years of high-volume Barista experience
• Basic food preparation and kitchen equipment knowledge is a huge plus!
• Experience in cupping and using different brewing methods and brewing machines.
• Ability to gauge customers’ preferences.
• Excellent communication and social skills.
• Must be a team player and hands-on.
• Knowledge of sanitation regulations.
• Servsafe Certified is a plus.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Vision insurance

Restaurant type:

• Café

Shift:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Rotating weekends
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Please list 2-3 dates and time ranges that we could best reach you.

Work Location: In person