What are the responsibilities and job description for the Barista/Cashier position at Sweetwaters Coffee and Tea of Shire Blvd?
Who is Sweetwaters?
Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea was founded 30 years ago in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The company’s primary focus over those years has always been on natural ingredients and strong community involvement. From hanging local artists' masterpieces, partnering with local non-profits, setting up booths at local festivals, to helping with local fundraisers, Sweetwaters forges lasting and meaningful relationships with the local communities they are in. It is a foundation that is reflected in the brand today even as the company grows. Sweetwaters is a developing franchise with each location being independently owned and operated. There are currently 5 open locations in the DFW metroplex and almost 40 cafes nationwide. The Richardson location was the first to open in Texas!
We are proud to offer a selection of unique and globally-inspired, natural-focuses, beverages that you’ll only find at Sweetwaters. We bring our guests the world in a cup!
We are now seeking baristas/cashiers, with opportunities for advancement into Team Leader and Assistant Manager positions, for our coffee house in Richardson.
What qualities are we looking for in our Sweetwaters Baristas?
Do you love coffee and tea? Are you passionate about their quality?
Do you have a strong desire to work for a company who is involved with the local community?
Do you possess a positive attitude and work well with others in a busy, fast-paced environment?
Do you have excellent communication/customer service skills?
Are you friendly, accurate, and efficient?
Are you dependable and adaptable?
If you answered "yes" to these questions, you may be exactly who we are looking for!
What are your responsibilities as a Sweetwaters’ Barista/Cashier?
As a Sweetwaters’ Barista/Cashier, it is important that all team members have a strong foundation and understanding of Sweetwaters’ core values: Communicate to build strong relationships; Create a fun and rewarding work environment for staff and guests; Have a passion for great drinks, food, and service.
All Roles
- Upholds the Sweetwaters mission: To make our guests’ day!
- Greets guests immediately
- Thanks guests after each order and while they are picking up items from their order
- Adheres to the company’s core values and operating standards
- Participates in community and café events (as needed)
- Nurtures a team environment and has fun!
- Cleans/sanitizes dishes (3-compartment sink and dishwasher)
- Buses and cleans tables
- Ensures all counters and guest areas are clean inside and outside
- Restocks and prepares bulk drinks and food items
- Takes initiative in completing all shift tasks and side jobs
- Recognizes when side jobs need to be paused in order to assist guests
- Assist with 3rd party delivery orders (UberEats, Doordash, etc...)
- Required: Texas Food Handlers Certification
Register Role
- Takes guest orders and enters them accurately and quickly in Point of Sale system
- Proactively educates guests about our products and answers guests' questions
- Accurately handles cash transactions
- Produces tickets (electronically from Point of Sale system) for beverage and food items to be made for guests
- Properly and accurately prepares food items
- Prepares non-barista related beverages
Barista Role (Must pass Sweetwaters’ Barista Certification)
- Backfills all of the Register Role tasks as needed
- Effectively and expeditiously prepares each drink order in the correct succession
- Correctly steams milk and dials in espresso shots to produce high quality beverages
- Keeps espresso machine and drink serving area clean
- Keeps espresso area stocked with all necessary items to ensure smooth operations
- Calls out guest’s name and ensures guests pick up the correct drink
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $14.50 - $15.50 per hour
Expected hours: 15 – 30 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Paid training
Shift:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
License/Certification:
- Food Handler Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $16