Barista - Temporary

$37,440 - $37,440/Yr

Barnes & Noble - Newport Beach, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Newport Beach, CA

5,001-10,000 employees

Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers

About the position

As a Barista at Barnes & Noble, you will provide exceptional service to customers by crafting beverages and baked goods, ensuring a delightful experience that complements their visit. Your role involves engaging with customers, making personalized recommendations, and maintaining a clean and welcoming café environment. This temporary position emphasizes teamwork and collaboration within the store cluster to enhance overall customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Provide first-class service to customers with every drink and baked good created.
• Engage with customers to build rapport and ensure a pleasurable experience.
• Make relevant beverage and food recommendations to enhance customer satisfaction.
• Maintain a clean and tidy café environment, ensuring all merchandise is neatly displayed.
• Execute operational standards in accordance with café standards and health codes.
• Protect company assets by controlling waste and shrink effectively.
• Assist both customers and employees with urgency and care.

Requirements

• Passion for coffee and café products.
• Positive and can-do attitude.
• Ability to work well with people and solve problems effectively.
• Well-organized, efficient, and capable of multi-tasking.
• Clear and respectful communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a retail or café environment.
• Knowledge of espresso machines and beverage preparation.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage starting at $18.00.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic retail environment.