What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Barista @ The Parkside position at Culinary Studios?
LEAD Barista Needed! - Local Bar & Barista
About Us:
At The Parkside, connection is at the core of what we do. Our team, our guests, and our community matter deeply to us. We work together, support one another, and create a space where everyone feels welcome.
As a barista, you’ll bring our bar & café experience to life through friendly service and well-crafted drinks. You’ll work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment where each interaction will create new opportunities to learn and connect.
What You Can Expect From Us:
Our team members are the most important stakeholders here and the heart of expanding our brand. We ensure that our team members receive extensive training and development, are continuously set up for success, and feel welcomed in our family! In addition we offer the following perks:
- Competitive pay
- Flexible scheduling
- A positive, supportive work environment
- Opportunities for growth and development
What We Expect of You:
Great people make an amazing workplace! If you have the following qualities, you will thrive here!
- Enjoy meeting new people and making others feel welcome
- Thrive in a team setting and like collaborating
- Care about delivering quality and consistency
- Are open to learning and trying new things
- Can handle cash and follow safety procedures
- Stay calm and focused during busy shifts
- Keep your workspace clean and organized
- Communicate clearly and respectfully
Responsibilities:
- Prepare a variety of drinks including coffee, teas, smoothies, and more, while providing excellent customer service
- Greet customers warmly as they enter the shop
- Stay guest and culture focused, nurturing an excellent guest experience
- Anticipate customers’ needs and preferences and make customized recommendations, constantly encouraging even regulars to explore our offerings
- Educate customers on our drink and pastry menu
- Upsell special items on the menu
- Handle cashier duties and take orders via the Clover system, writing drink orders on cups
- Prepare pastries for in-house or to-go orders
- Complete opening, daily, and closing procedures, ensuring tasks are fully checked off in their designated tab on Slack
- Maintain a clean workspace behind the bar and in common café areas
- Restock and organize inventory deliveries
- Handle items delivered by team members, the owner, or other companies we partner with
- Ensure brewing equipment is operating properly and report any maintenance needs
- Provide customer feedback to managers and suggest new menu items
- Comply with health and safety regulations
- Maintain a positive work environment, free of negative commentary, ensuring a fun and drama-free workplace
Skills:
- Present yourself professionally as first impressions are crucial
- No ripped jeans, crop tops, or graphic tees with political views or profanity
- Proven experience as a barista with strong coffee knowledge
- Excellent customer service and communication skills
- Proficiency in using POS systems, SQUARE
- Strong time management and sales abilities
- Familiarity with food safety and handling practices
- Basic math skills for cash handling and retail transactions
- Ability to prepare and serve food in a café setting
- Experience as a bartender is a HUGE PLUS
Salary : $8 - $10
