Our Barista job description includes the responsibilities, duties, skills, education, qualifications, and experience.
About the Barista role
A Barista is a person who prepares and serves coffee drinks in a coffee shop or cafe. They are responsible for creating coffee and espresso drinks, such as cappuccinos, lattes, and macchiatos, as well as tea and other drinks. They must be knowledgeable in the different types of coffee beans, espresso and milk-based drinks, and properly operate brewing equipment. Baristas must be friendly, outgoing and have excellent customer service skills.
Role Purpose
The purpose of a Barista is to prepare and serve high-quality coffee drinks, as well as food items, to customers. A Barista is responsible for maintaining a clean and professional environment, providing excellent customer service, and ensuring all products are prepared according to company standards. Additionally, a Barista may be responsible for taking customer payments and recommending products to customers.
Barista Summary
The Barista is responsible for creating and serving a variety of coffee drinks, as well as providing excellent customer service to each customer. The Barista must have an understanding of coffee making techniques, as well as an appreciation for the craft of specialty coffee. This position requires a great deal of customer interaction and requires a friendly, outgoing personality. The Barista must have good organizational and multitasking skills, and must be able to work in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include: taking customer orders, preparing coffee drinks, operating cash registers, cleaning and maintaining equipment, and restocking supplies.
Barista Duties
- Prepare and serve hot and cold beverages, such as coffee, espresso drinks, blended coffees, and teas
- Check temperatures of freezers, refrigerators, and heating equipment to ensure proper functioning
- Greet customers, answer questions, and make suggestions regarding food and beverage
- Receive and process customer payments
- Clean and sanitize work areas, utensils, and equipment
- Maintain inventory and perform routine maintenance on equipment
Barista Skills
- Customer service
- Food preparation
- Cash handling
Barista Requirements
- Must be able to make coffee drinks according to customers' requests
- Must have knowledge of different coffee blends and brewing techniques
- Must be able to operate coffee-making equipment
- Must be able to maintain a clean and sanitary work environment
- Must have a friendly and professional attitude
Personal Traits
- Friendly
- Organized
- Attentive to detail
- Good at multitasking