Barista - Evening shift, PT

Barista - PT

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 Cafs. 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 caf items. You help unpack and stock deliveries and to tidy our bakes case and dining area. You work our registers in a quick and friendly manner, ensuring our customers receive a highly professional service.

You'll make a great Barista if you have what we term to be good "behaviors." Maintain reliable and punctual attendance for scheduled shifts.

Fill scheduling gaps when you are able, being flexible and responsive to the needs of the store we are open from early mornings to late evenings every day, including weekends and most holidays.

Are supportive and considerate of colleagues, going out of your way to help others in the team and showing them kindness.

Are always cheerful with customers, consistently going out of your way to help them.

Above all, show that you enjoy being a barista!

As a Barista, you are part of a busy team and will be required to master the operational competencies of a Barnes & Noble barista.

Using varied technology including registers, computers, tablets, programs and other tools comfortably and efficiently.

Developing strong merchandising skills to maintain the caf presentation and cleanliness of the Caf.

Developing effective visual merchandising skills to maintain the counter and floor retail fixtures, equally.

Running a register competently to serve customers quickly and reliably.

Supporting the receiving and unpacking of deliveries, and the efficient and accurate stocking that follows.

Making food and drinks properly with ease and accuracy, using a combination of your own knowledge or that of your colleagues, and the available information like drink recipe guides, product spec sheets and other tools.

Maintaining caf cleanliness through accurate and reliable execution of daily and weekly cleaning tasks during your shift.

Following and executing First In First Out (FIFO) practices and dating product consistently and correctly.

Understanding loss prevention procedures and de-escalation techniques, identifying theft, spotting and seeking support for problematic behaviors and issues in the store.

All this work requires physical activity which includes prolonged standing, repetitive bending, lifting and a lot of walking. As you gain experience, you should expect your barista knowledge and skills to develop.

Build caf knowledge of the products we offer across beverage, bakery and savory options and gifting.

Speak about and support key sales objectives such as new LTO items or caf promotions sharing this knowledge with customers and colleagues.

Be able to make effective food and beverage customization recommendations to customers on varied items.

Understand and use Caf training tools appropriately.

Use knowledge about caf safety, hygiene, sanitation guidelines and procedures to maintain all standards correctly and reliably.

As already said, above all we expect you to enjoy being a barista at Barnes & Noble. As you develop and demonstrate mastery of the skills outlined in this role, you are expected to advance to the next step in the career path Senior Barista where you will take on new challenges and gain further opportunities for growth.

You will, of course, comply with all company policies and procedures.

Benefits for those who are scheduled to work less than 20 hours per week include Employee Discount, EAP and Sick Pay. For those scheduled to work between 20 and 29.99 benefits include Employee Discount, EAP, Sick Pay and Paid Time Off including paid Maternity and Parental Leave, Company Paid Holidays, Transit and 401(k) with Company Match. For those scheduled to work 30 hours or more benefits include Employee Discount, EAP, Sick Pay and 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. An employee in this position can expect an hourly rate starting at $16.00, depending on experience, seniority, geographic locations, and other factors permitted by law.

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