Barista

Job Description:

• Responsible for preparing and serving all products, including espresso based and other bar drinks, giving individualized attention towards each customer.
• Take on shift duties and responsibilities for the cashier.
• Maintain set standard of quality, service, product and cleanliness at all times.
• Support inventory management, ordering and operations.
• Prepare or serve hot or cold beverages, such as coffee, espresso drinks, blended coffees/teas and bar drinks such as cocktails and mocktails.
• Clean or sanitize work areas, utensils, or equipment.
• Provide customers with product details, such as coffee blend or preparation descriptions.
• Initiatives for continuous improvement on beverage elements.
• Plan continuous improvement activities within the team.
• Create new coffee/ tea beverage recipes based on customers profiles and beverage preferences.
• Monitor the preparation of coffee-based beverages and teas.

Job Requirements:

• Able to converse in English.
• Able to perform well during high-volume peak hours.
• Agile, energetic & team player.
• Charismatic and enthusiastic in meeting new people and forging client relationships.
• At least 3 years of experience in specialty coffee and the coffee industry.
• Infectious love of coffee and has high enthusiasm to share knowledge and skills.
• Be a model barista, with excellent communication skills and customer service.
• Excellent knowledge of FOH systems, ordering and inventory.
• Understand health and safety, and basic food hygiene practices.
• Focused perspective on what a high-functioning coffee bar looks like and how to execute.
• Detail oriented, punctual and well disciplined.
• Willingness to work weekends and public holidays as part of the job role.
• Has the aptitude and willingness to undertake further development with Sofitel.