Starbucks Barista

About the Employer

Join Sobeys Inc., recognized among Canada's Top 100 employers, boasting over 128,000 employees across corporate and franchise locations. Operating more than 1,500 stores nationwide under banners like Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods, Lawtons Drugs, and Voilà, Sobeys is a large, inclusive family dedicated to community and excellent service.

Role Overview

The Starbucks Barista position offers the chance to deliver personalized service in an on-site café environment. This role allows you to develop expertise in coffee and tea, while enhancing your customer service skills in a dynamic, fast-paced, and friendly setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Adhere strictly to company policies, procedures, and standards.
• Offer polite and friendly greetings to customers at all times.
• Deliver exceptional customer service aligned with Safeway's programs.
• Handle payments through cash, cheque, credit card, gift card, and debit systems.
• Prepare a variety of hot and cold beverages, including specialty drinks.
• Manage stocking and ordering of products as required.
• Perform light cleaning responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

• Quick learner with the ability to adapt swiftly.
• Capable of functioning effectively in a fast-paced atmosphere.
• Highly motivated and collaborative team player.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Demonstrated strong customer service aptitude.
• Operate safely and responsibly in the workplace.
• Availability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends (highly encouraged).
• Physical ability to occasionally lift up to 45 pounds.
• Constant use of hand coordination and gripping.
• Frequent use of computer and point of sale systems.
• Regular standing and bending, with occasional walking and squatting.
• No prior experience necessary.

Additional Information

Sobeys values diversity and inclusion, ensuring accessible hiring processes including accommodations throughout recruitment. New hires must provide legal documentation verifying their eligibility to work during onboarding.

Compensation is market competitive, equitable, and flexible, including benefits such as health and dental plans, retirement programs, employee share ownership, discounts, virtual healthcare, employee assistance program, learning opportunities, parental leave top-up, and paid vacation, contingent on eligibility and role.

The recruitment process may utilize Artificial Intelligence tools for screening and assessment; however, hiring decisions are ultimately made by human hiring teams.