Barista

Barista – Guest Experience Associate

BADA BEAN BADA BOOZE

A Guest Experience Associate – Barista at Bada Bean Bada Booze is responsible for providing hospitable service while crafting specialty coffee beverages and creating an excellent experience for our guests from the moment they enter the building until the moment they leave. Thrive Companies is built upon a shared passion – a devotion to creating meaningful relationships that make us better people and fill our lives with authenticity. Our cafes are places for community, where guests can begin their day, spend their happiest hours, and wind down in the evening, surrounded by friends and community. Bada is open to both the public and residents of the community it serves.

Reports to: Senior Guest Experience Manager

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Guest Interaction:
   1. Greet and interact with guests in a welcoming, personable, and professional manner.
   2. Remain calm while listening to guest concerns and complaints, ensuring a positive resolution.
2. Order Taking and Preparation:
   1. Take orders and prepare both coffee beverages and breakfast food items.
   2. Present bills, accept payments, and operate the POS system efficiently.
3. Barista Craftsmanship:
   1. Embrace the role of a barista by learning and exploring coffee crafting techniques.
   2. Craft drinks that suit our guests’ needs and preferences.
   3. Stay relevant in the coffee industry and be aware of new trends.
4. Inventory Management:
   1. Take a proper inventory at the start of each shift to assure preparedness for a busy day.
   2. Restock and replenish inventory as the shift progresses.
   3. Comply with all food and beverage regulations and procedures.
   4. Date and label all food products. Always remember FIFO, first in first out.
5. Operational Excellence:
   1. Maintain a flexible and focused approach in a fast-paced, growing environment.
   2. Ensure that the café environment satisfies all five senses: good smells, clean tables, tasty drinks, great music, and a clean, vibin’ atmosphere.
   3. Assure the space is always clean and ready for health inspections.
6. Teamwork and Leadership:
   1. Be a rad co-worker, teammate, and leader in all situations, and feel empowered to make decisions.
   2. Support associates as needed and help cover shifts when necessary.
7. Other Duties:
   1. Perform other duties as assigned to ensure the smooth operation of the café.
   2. Communicate with management early and often to assure a smooth operation.
   3. Check 7Shifts Announcements, Messages, and Outlook inboxes at the start of each shift to be aware of any changes or updates to the daily operations.
   4. Use 7Shifts to communicate with coworkers, trade shifts, and request off shifts.

SKILLS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Ability to maintain a flexible schedule with daytime, and evening shifts.
• Eagerness to learn and expand on coffee knowledge.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Effective time management skills to manage a busy work environment. The ability to schedule and organize multiple jobs is critical.
• Ability to lift, stand, and reach for entirety of the scheduled shift.
• Ability to handle cash and manage the register.

BENEFITS

• Benefits which include health, dental and vision insurances, 401K with match, generous PTO, yearly bonuses, apartment discounts, phone allowance, and free gym membership.
• Full-time or part-time hours, bi-weekly pay