Second Cup - Barista

About the Company

Founded in 2016, Foodtastic is already one of the largest restaurant companies in Canada. We have increased system sales in the last five years from less than $50mm to over $1B. Our current portfolio of 23 brands includes Milestones Grill & Bar, Second Cup Café, Pita Pit, Quesada, La Belle et La Boeuf, and Rôtisseries Benny.

We are passionate about building our franchisee partnerships and providing our guests with a memorable dining experience. Our growth would not be possible without our people's creativity, dedication, and entrepreneurship. We continue to build the team and always look for exceptional candidates to join Foodtastic.

We are currently looking for a Barista at our Second Cup Café - Toronto, ON

Does the idea of working with an iconic Canadian brand excite you? Do you have a a passion for enriching the customer experience? Do you Give Good Vibes? Is your Second Cup just as exciting as your first?

Then Second Cup Café has an exciting opportunity to join our team! We’re seeking an amazing Barista who lives our company values - Integrity, Kindness, Gusto and has experience in uplifting our guests and people everyday! We’re looking for someone who continually GIVES GOOD VIBES with every interaction and delivers unforgettable service and products!

**Need for 5:30am start time OR evenings until 11pm**

YOU WILL:

• Create unforgettable beverages including espresso-based drinks
• Seek every opportunity to enhance the guest experience with every interaction and provide consistent and individualized guest attention.
• Demonstrate passion for the Second Cup brand and have knowledge of our products
• Keep café facilities clean and well maintained (dine-in area, restrooms, back of house)
• Restock product such as beans, cups and condiment stand.
• Responsible for equipment maintenance (espresso machine, grinders, strip dispensers)
• Complete sale with guests, using cash, debit/credit and Mobile App.
• Follow business procedures for handling voids and cash handling mistakes
• End of shift reconciliation of cash and register records.
• Maintain coffee and food freshness standards while also controlling waste.
• Encourage guests to upload Mobile App and discuss the benefits associated with it.
• Adhere to dress code and always be punctual and ready for your shift!

YOU BRING TO THE ROLE:

• Excellent guest service skills – You have integrity, show kindness with each interaction and do it with GUSTO!
• Commitment to delivering superior quality-Obsessed with your quality of work and go above and beyond every day; you truly care about people and consider our guests in everything you do
• Coffee passion! An ambassador for our brand – takes great pride in what you do
• Team and community mindset- Focus on common goals; support and respect others and values relationships
• Authenticity- Honest, fair and act with integrity; treat each person as if they are the most important person in the room; collaborative and communicative
• Also know that in this active & exciting role you will be:
• Standing for extended periods of time
• Some lifting is required along with some bending, reaching and turning
• Exposure to noise (blenders, espresso machine), heat (steam from espresso machine)

Second Cup is an equal opportunity employer and support hiring from the BIPOC community. We would like to thank all applicants for their interest. Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted. For additional information on our organization, please visit us at www.secondcup.com

Second Cup would like to hear from all interested candidates; accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process and the duration of employment.

If all of this sounds like your cup of …coffee!... then please reach out to us.

We can’t wait to meet you!

Job Type: Permanent

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Toronto, ON M5J 2Z8: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person