Barista - PT

Job Summary A Barnes & Noble bookstore is a gathering place for readers and the community. As a Barista, you are an integral member of the team at the heart of our Cafés. You welcome customers in a cheerful and helpful way by saying hello, answering questions, and consistently going out of your way to connect readers with the right beverages and café items. You help unpack and stock deliveries, tidy the bakery case and dining area, and work our registers quickly and efficiently to provide highly professional service. Location TN - Brentwood - Cool Springs - 2701 Classification Part‑Time Behaviors Maintain reliable and punctual attendance for scheduled shifts. Fill scheduling gaps when able, being flexible and responsive to store needs. Approach work positively and energetically, performing assigned tasks with purpose and reliability. Support and consider colleagues, helping others and showing kindness. Always be cheerful with customers, consistently going out of your way to help them. Show aptitude and willingness to learn new skills and acquire new knowledge in the store. Above all, enjoy being a barista! Operational Competencies Use varied technology including registers, computers, tablets, and programs efficiently. Develop strong merchandising skills to maintain café presentation and cleanliness. Maintain counter and floor retail fixtures with effective visual merchandising. Run a register competently to serve customers quickly and reliably. Support receipt, unpacking, and accurate stocking of deliveries. Make food and drinks properly with ease and accuracy, using recipes, product spec sheets, and other tools. Maintain café cleanliness through daily and weekly cleaning tasks during your shift. Follow FIFO practices and date products consistently and correctly. Support the book floor team willingly and effectively when needed. Understand loss prevention procedures and de‑escalation techniques, identifying theft or problematic behaviors. Growth Opportunities Build café knowledge across beverage, bakery, and savory options and gifting. Use this knowledge to maintain an engaging presentation. Support key sales objectives such as new LTO items or café promotions. Make effective food and beverage customization recommendations to customers. Build knowledge and engagement for execution of café retail options. Use café training tools appropriately. Apply café safety, hygiene, and sanitation guidelines to maintain standards. Use knowledge to support the success of key products and promotions. Benefits Benefits vary based on scheduled hours: Less than 20 hours per week: Employee Discount, EAP, Sick Pay. 20–29.99 hours: Employee Discount, EAP, Sick Pay, Paid Time Off (including paid maternity and parental leave), Company Paid Holidays, Transit, 401(k) with Company Match. 30 hours or more: Employee Discount, EAP, Sick Pay, Paid Time Off (including paid maternity and parental leave), Company Paid Holidays, 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, Transit, and Tuition Reimbursement. All benefits are in accordance with the current plan and may be subject to future change. Benefit may vary depending on location/state regulations. More information is available from the recruiter or Human Resources. Compliance with all company policies and procedures is required. #J-18808-Ljbffr Barnes & Noble, Inc.