Barista / FOH

Job Advert Summary

We are recruiting for a Barista to prepare and serve hot and cold beverages, including various types of coffee and tea. The barista responsibilities include educating customers on our drinks menu, making recommendations based on their preferences, up-selling special items and taking orders. To be successful in this role, you should have customer service skills and knowledge of how brewing equipment operates.

Minimum Requirements

Skills and Competencies

• Must be able to work quickly and safely
• Have good communication skills
• Must be able to use simple arithmetic, follow directions, remember orders, read, and write
• Must be able to work as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Grade 12/ Matric
• Must have 3-5 years experience in similar role

Duties and Responsibilities

• Analyse recipes to assign prices to menu items, based on food and overhead costs.
• Check the quantity and quality of received products.
• Collaborate with other personnel to plan and develop recipes and menus, taking into account such factors as seasonal availability of ingredients and the likely number of customers.
• Determine how beverages should be presented, and create decorative displays.
• Monitor sanitation practices to ensure that employees follow standards and regulations.
• May be required to assist with any other duties that may be outside scope of responsibility.
• Hands on involvement with the focus of improving the cooking and overall standards of meals served.
• Introduction of new trends in the industry that will uplift the standards and reduce cost of sales without affecting quality.