Bartending, Beverages, Coffee Making, Communication Skills, Customer Support/Service, Espresso Making, Interpersonal Skills, Order Processing, Secondary School, Time Management
SUMMARY:
A Barista, or Coffee Bar Attendant, is responsible for preparing and serving coffee and other beverages to customers in a coffee house or cafe. Their duties include working with other Baristas to help take orders, make drinks and provide timely service to customers.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
- Preparing and serving hot and cold drinks such as coffee, tea, artisan and specialty beverages.
- Cleaning and sanitizing work areas, utensils and equipment
- Cleaning service and seating areas
- Describing menu items and suggesting products to customers
- Servicing customers and taking orders
- Ordering, receiving and distributing stock supplies
- Receiving and processing customer payments
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRMENTS:
- High school or GED preferred.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills required.