Cafe Associate / Barista

Café Associate sells and creates Colada Shop beverages following Colada Shop standards providing caring hospitality and exceptional customer service through product knowledge.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrate current and working knowledge of beverages, coffee/ espresso bar, retail and food stations
• Follows company standards and maintains work area and equipment in accordance with Health Department standards
• Follows Colada Shop Service Steps and Selling skills providing an exceptional customer experience
• Educate, sample, and serve customers craveable food and beverage products
• Follows station specific duties and responsibilities
• Opens and/or closes area following appropriate checklist, verifies completion with Manager on Duty prior to leaving the area
• Maintains PAR stock levels and standards in product presentations
• Produce and present freshly prepared products following Colada Shop recipes while meeting speed of service standards
• Follows Colada Shop merchandising and signing standards
• Maintain personal hygiene and professional dress code to comply with company, Colada Shop, and Health Department standards
• Perform other duties as needed

QUALIFICATIONS AND GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

• Previous restaurant/hospitality experience is preferred but not required.
• No specific educational accomplishment is necessary.
• Ability to read, write, and interpret instructional documents such as safety rules, reports, manuals, and recipes.
• Ability to communicate effectively with peers, managers, and the general public.
• Ability to communicate in Spanish is preferred but not required.
• Basic math functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Able to use a calculator.
• Must be able to use mathematics when measuring quantities.
• Must be able to follow instructions and recipes.
• Full availability; must be able to work weekends and holidays.
• Work authorization: United States (Required)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Extended periods of standing are required. Some kneeling, stooping, crouching, or crawling may be required.
• Must be able to move and/or lift at least 30 lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to work in close quarters.

Colada Shop provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.