Barista

Job Overview

The Barista will be engaged in crafting and serving a variety of coffee and specialty drinks ensuring superior quality and customer satisfaction. This role involves preparing espresso-based and manual brew coffees, cold beverages, maintaining equipment, managing inventory, and upholding cleanliness standards in the café environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare espresso drinks such as Espresso, Americano, Cappuccino, Latte, Flat White, Mocha, and Macchiato.
• Make manual brewed coffees using V60, French Press, AeroPress, Chemex, and Pour Over methods following company protocols.
• Create cold drinks including Cold Brew, Nitro Coffee, Frappes, Iced Coffees, Milkshakes, Mocktails, and Smoothies with consistency in taste and presentation.
• Complete daily calibration of grinders and adjust espresso extractions for quality assurance.
• Steam and texture milk appropriately to support latte art.
• Operate and maintain coffee machines, grinders, and other café equipment effectively.
• Ensure freshness and proper storage of coffee beans and ingredients using FIFO/FEFO methods.
• Follow standardized recipes and appropriate portion control.
• Manage customer orders professionally and provide recommendations on menu items.
• Keep the coffee station and beverage service area clean and organized.
• Monitor and report stock levels of consumables like coffee beans, milk, syrups, cups, etc.
• Promptly report any equipment malfunctions or issues.
• Assist in implementing promotional beverages and seasonal menu introductions.
• Adhere strictly to food safety, hygiene standards, and company operating procedures.

Skills and Qualifications

• Extensive understanding of coffee beans, roast levels, and brewing techniques.
• Proficient in operating espresso machines and calibrating grinders.
• Skilled in latte art creation.
• Familiarity with specialty coffee preparation processes.
• Strong communication abilities and customer service orientation.
• Capability to manage multiple tasks efficiently during busy periods.
• Basic knowledge of inventory and stock handling.
• Effective teamwork and time management skills.