What are the responsibilities and job description for the Barista position at Maple Leaf Coffee House?
Hey there, thanks for looking at our job! We're a cafe located in downtown St Charles and run by the owners of Maple Leaf Coffee Roasters in Roselle. We're looking for a barista to join our team to help us serve a welcoming community of coffee drinkers and folks looking for a cozy cafe setting.
Our cafe offers not only coffee, tea and non-coffee drink options but also features a breakfast and lunch menu in a casual setting. Bonus points to applicants who have worked in an environment with a kitchen.
Currently we have approximately 12-20 hours of available hours and you must have availability Wednesdays through Sundays.
The hourly pay for this position is $15/hour ($15 starting January 1) and the credit card tips on our checks typically add between $9-$12 an hour in extra pay each pay period (cash tips add a bit more). At the end of every pay period we provide a report showing the share of tips and additional hourly pay from tips. We can provide pay history for our staff to prove this if you're curious.
If you want to know a bit about the kind of human we'd like to work with, take a look at our jobs page on our website: https://mapleleafcafe.com/jobs
Example duties include:
- Prepare and serve a variety of hot and cold beverages, including coffee, tea, and specialty drinks
- Take customer orders and provide exceptional customer service
- Operate cash register and handle cash transactions accurately
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the coffee bar area
- Follow health and safety guidelines for food handling and preparation
- Ensure that all food and beverage items are stocked and replenished as needed
- Collaborate with team members to ensure efficient operations
Experience:
- Previous experience as a barista is a must
- Knowledge of basic math skills, including retail math and cash handling
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail
- Strong communication skills and ability to interact with customers in a friendly manner
- Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively
Bonus points:
- Open availability is awesome (we're open 8am to 3pm Sat/Sun and 7am-3pm Monday-Friday)
- Food service experience
- A food manager certificate
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
Shift:
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $9 - $12