Crave is a modern café concept serving the Northshore since 2016. Crave specializes in delicious made to order breakfast sandwiches, Baked goods, coffee, and more. If you are looking for a positive and friendly workplace with great pay then apply to Crave today! We are committed to employee growth, development, and retention through quality training and hands-on learning. If you’re a team player and are eager to learn new skills and are looking to bring your food service skills to the next level then this job will be perfect for you.

We are seeking full-time Baristas/cashiers with the ability to work in a fast-paced café. Attention to detail, organization and cleanliness are all needed from our Baristas. You must be self motivated, have strong communication skills, and have the ability to produce quality coffee and drinks in this busy Café. Join the team of this fast growing Café & Bakery where you’ll have the ability to grow within the company and be a part of a positive work environment

All team members earn $3-$6 (per hour!) from our staff appreciation pool

You’ll make a great barista if you:

• Consider yourself a “people person,” and enjoy meeting others.
• Are passionate about coffee and beverages.
• Love working as a team and appreciate the chance to collaborate.
• Understand how to create a great customer service experience.
• Have a focus on quality and take pride in your work.
• Are open to learning new things.
• Are comfortable with responsibilities like cash-handling and store safety.
• Can keep cool and calm in a fast-paced, energetic work environment.
• Can maintain a clean and organized workspace.
• Have excellent communications skills.

Basic Qualifications

• Maintain regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.
• Available to work flexible hours that may include early mornings, weekends, and holidays
• Meet store operating policies and standards, including providing quality beverages and food products, cash handling and store safety and security
• Engage with and understand our customers, including discovering and responding to customer needs through clear and pleasant communication
• Prepare food and beverages to our recipes or customized for customers, including recipe changes such as temperature, quantity of ingredients or substituted ingredients
• Available to perform many different tasks within the store during each shift
• Ability to stand and be on your feet for extended periods of time

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to learn quickly
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and request clarification when needed
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to build relationships
• Ability to lift, push/pull, carry and/or move up to 50 pounds up and down stairs. For example, you’ll be handling bags of coffee beans, cold brew kegs, crates of milk, and trash bags/bins
• Ability to smell and taste coffee and food, helping ensure quality control for each cup and food item

What you’ll be doing

• Greet guests when they come in and ensure that their orders are processed accurately and efficiently.
• Learn our drink menu and prepare and serve drinks to our standards
• Ensure the café is clean, stocked, and that guests have everything they need.
• Work with fellow team members to ensure that shift tasks are delegated and completed
• Handle guest concerns and questions thoroughly and communicate with managers
• Prepare the café for openings and close the café so it is ready for the next day
• Support your team in keeping the café running smoothly and beautifully - these tasks may vary but can include washing dishes, sweeping, dusting, mopping, cleaning and organizing, and taking out trash.
• Expedite and serve delicious pastry’s and Breakfast sandwiches created by our talented kitchen and baking team
• Stay knowledgeable about our current and seasonal coffee, pastry and sandwich offerings.

Perks we offer

• Free drinks and food during your shifts
• Discounts for your family and friends.
• Annual Holiday events

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Restaurant type:

• Coffee shop

Weekly day range:

• Every weekend
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Food Service: 1 year (Preferred)
• Coffee: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person