Barista - Temporary

As a Barista, you will be an integral member of the team at the heart of our Cafés, welcoming customers and maintaining the attractive presentation and efficient running of the Café.

What You Will Do

You will work our registers, help unpack and stock deliveries, tidy the bakes case and dining area, and perform assigned tasks with purpose and energy.

Why It Might Be a Fit

You will be required to demonstrate good behaviors, such as maintaining reliable attendance, being flexible and responsive to the needs of the store, and showing aptitude and willingness to learn new skills.

Requirements

• Maintain reliable and punctual attendance for scheduled shifts
• Fill scheduling gaps when able, being flexible and responsive to the needs of the store
• Be positive and willing in your approach to work
• Be supportive and considerate of colleagues
• Be always cheerful with customers
• Show aptitude and willingness to learn new skills and acquire new knowledge in the store
• Master the operational competencies of a Barnes & Noble barista
• Use varied technology including registers, computers, tablets, programs and other tools comfortably and efficiently
• Develop strong merchandising skills to maintain the café presentation and cleanliness of the Café
• Run a register competently to serve customers quickly and reliably
• Support the receiving and unpacking of deliveries, and the efficient and accurate stocking that follows
• Make food and drinks properly with ease and accuracy
• Maintain café cleanliness through accurate and reliable execution of daily and weekly cleaning tasks during your shift
• Follow and execute First In First Out (FIFO) practices and dating product consistently and correctly
• Support the bookfloor team willingly and effectively when needed
• Understand loss prevention procedures and de-escalation techniques, identifying theft, spotting and seeking support for problematic behaviors and issues in the store

Benefits

• Employee Discount
• EAP
• Sick Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
• Company Paid Holidays
• Transit
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Comprehensive Health Benefits (Medical, Dental and Vision)
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
• Healthcare Spending Account
• Disability Benefits
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement