Barista/Team Leader

Storm City Coffee is an independent coffee shop in Kitsilano serving Timbertrain Coffee, with a strong community following. We focus on high-quality coffee and espresso drinks, in-house baked goods, creampuffs, and a vibrant brunch menu. Our team values personal service and communication between staff and customers.

We are looking for a Barista Trainer who can train for our staff as well as offer coffee making (barista) workshops for our customers on a regular basis.

Desired Qualifications

- Minimum 2-year previous barista experience
- Food Safe Level 1
- The ability to make and teach latte art

Duties & Responsibilities

- Provide friendly and personalized customer service to guests
- Operate Square POS system to input customer orders
- Prepare quality beverages including espresso drinks, texturing milk (latte art is a bonus!) alternative brew methods, specialty drinks and smoothies
- Train staff how to make latte art
- Dial-in espresso machine throughout shift to achieve desired flavours and consistency
- Maintain, operate, and troubleshoot espresso machines, commercial coffee brewers, blenders, oven, and alternate brewing equipment
- Stock and maintain the cleanliness of cafe and workstation
- Complete daily and weekly cleaning tasks
- Maintaining health and safety standards
- Basic food prep and handling
- Opening/closing tasks

Skills and attributes

- Self-motivated and productive team player
- Punctual and reliable
- Calm under pressure
- Comfortable in a fast-paced environment
- Positive attitude and friendly demeanour
- Attention to detail and quality
- Ability to multitask and learn new skills quickly

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Store discount

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

• Tips

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2022-05-31