Overview
Barista – Full Time (Downtown) Jobs in Vancouver at 49th Parallel Roasters
49th Parallel is a coffee company that calls the Pacific Northwest home. We source, roast, brew, and serve coffee we believe in and our customers love. Our cafes are a showcase for our coffee and service.
Our Downtown Vancouver cafe at 689 Thurlow Street is looking to add a full-time, highly skilled, experienced and hard-working barista.
We take pride in our direct trade sourcing program and our green coffee buyer and coffee education team offer a wealth of knowledge and opportunity to learn about coffee. We offer competitive wages, a positive work environment, and extended benefits after one year of full time employment.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
To provide exemplary service to all patrons of the cafe and ensure excellent product quality at all times. The role includes, but is not limited to:
Welcoming customers
Taking orders, making product recommendations to customers and processing transactions
Communicating special requirements to the kitchen
Organizing stock
Preparing and serving specialty coffee drinks including espresso-based beverages in line with 49th Parallel’s standards
General product knowledge as it relates to recipe ingredients and potential allergens.
Dialing-in and tasting espresso and coffees to ensure product quality
Assisting with newer staff and helping to train on in-cafe routines
General cleaning duties
*Other duties and special projects may be assigned from time to time.
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
1 year of experience in a hospitality / service environment
1 year of experience in a specialty coffee focused position and experience preparing specialty espresso based beverages
Excellent customer service skills
Knowledge of coffee flavour notes and the ability to demonstrate a good palate
Working knowledge of POS systems
Experience providing staff training is an asset
VERY passionate about coffee
49th Parallel is an equal opportunity employer. We are a happy team of baristas who love what they do and wish to add another member to our team who possess the same desire to learn and develop their skills and coffee knowledge. Please email a resume and cover letter outlining why you’d like to work with us.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From $16.75 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 30 per week
Benefits:
Casual dress
Discounted or free food
Paid time off
Store discount
Supplemental pay types:
Tips
Experience:
specialty coffee: 1 year (preferred)
customer service: 1 year (required)
barista: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
Title: Barista – Full Time (Downtown)
Company: 49th Parallel Roasters
Location: Vancouver
