Barista

 
 

JOB DESCRIPTION

Pay: $10/hr + tips (guaranteed minimum $15/hr with tips)

Job Type: Full-time and Part-time

Since 2006 Chad’s Chai has been providing high quality teas & tea blends to restaurants and cafes in Winston-Salem and beyond. Our mission has always been to foster community by creating “tea worth sharing,” and we now have the opportunity to do that through the inception of Chad’s Chai Teahouse, opening in downtown Winston-Salem this fall. We are seeking thoughtful, relational, hard-working individuals to round out our staff of baristas and help us create a welcoming environment where each person that walks through our door feels welcomed and valued while enjoying an exceptional tea experience. Must be 18+ to apply.

Expectations

  • Create a warm, welcoming atmosphere and provide outstanding service to all visitors

  • Be familiar with drink/food menus and tea blends to answer questions and make recommendations regarding flavors and ingredients

  • Take orders and process payments (cash and credit cards) on point-of-sale system

  • Follow recipes precisely while making drinks

  • Serve beverages and prepared food (like cookies, pastries and muffins)

  • Maintain cleanliness and organization of bar area, self-service station, bus station, and seating areas Comply with health and safety regulations

  • Communicate customer feedback to management

  • Work and communicate well with fellow team members

  • Assist in identifying potential improvements in barista workflow and customer experience

  • Assist in large batch preparation when necessary

  • After closing, clean and restock any needed items in bar area, self-service station, seating areas, and restrooms

  • Perform other duties as needed

Required Skills

  • Friendly and outgoing personality; quickness to welcome visitors and engage in conversation

  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with visitors and fellow employees

  • Ability to pay close attention to detail and follow instructions exactly, even in fast-paced working environments

  • Ability to maintain positive attitude and manage stress in fast-paced working environments

  • Ability to be flexible and adapt to changes in instructions, ingredients, and equipment while still maintaining consistent, superior quality of product and experience

  • Ability to listen to constructive feedback

  • Openness to develop new knowledge and skills

  • Prior experience as a Barista or Server is preferred but not required

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