Barista (Full-Time) - Eataly Yorkville

Job summary

The Barista is responsible for preparing and serving specialty coffee and Italian beverages while maintaining high standards of service and cleanliness. They must also manage POS transactions, replenish displays, and ensure food safety protocols are followed across various QSR counters.

Job details

Company Description Eataly is the world’s largest artisanal Italian food and beverage marketplace! Eataly is not a chain; each Eataly is different, with its own character and own theme – but all with the same aim... for our guests to: EAT authentic Italian food at our restaurants, cafés and to-go counters SHOP a selection of high-quality Italian, local and homemade products LEARN through our classes and our team’s product knowledge Job Description A Barista creates and serves specialty hot and cold beverages according to Eataly’s recipes and guests’ special requests. A Barista is knowledgeable about all coffee menu items, provides high-quality, fast-paced service and is able to work at multiple QSR counters performing various functions. Reports to the QSR General Manager and the QSR Assistant General Manager. Prepares and serves authentic Italian espresso, coffee and other café drinks at multiple counters Provides guests with exceptional service and product details, such as coffee blend or preparation description Sets up stations and replenishes displays neatly including separation of allergens (nuts, wheat, etc.) Ensures all items are dated and following First in First Out (FIFO) standards Weighs, grinds or packs coffee beans for guests according to their specifications Operates the Point of Sales (POS) system ensuring accuracy of cash drops and authenticity of bills Cleans and sanitizes work areas in accordance with supervising health agency of the area Works across all QSR counters serving pastry, gelato, pizza and other Italian delicacies Maintains a calm demeanor during periods of high volume Performs other duties as required or assigned Qualifications Knowledgeable and enthusiastic about coffee, tea and drink preparation, and product Outstanding communication and guest service skills Ability to perform simple mathematical calculations and follow directions for all production 1+ year barista experience on a manual espresso machine preferred High school diploma preferred Job Requirements Availability to work onsite with a flexible schedule often including early mornings, evenings and weekends Ability to lift up to 50 pounds Ability to exert well-paced mobility for up to 8 hours, including standing, walking, bending and squatting Ability to operate equipment such as manual espresso machine, ovens, drink blender, juicer and Point of Sale Dexterity for rapid and consistent espresso creation Compensation Compensation for this role is CAD $18.60 hourly, plus tips This position has been posted to fill a current vacancy Additional Information Benefits and Perks Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Paid Time Off Paid Parental Leave RRSP Free family meal daily Discounts at Eataly Classes on products and Italian cuisine Referral bonus program and more! Eataly is committed to creating and maintaining a workplace that is free from harassment and discrimination under the Ontario Human Rights Code. The Company’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of a prohibited ground enumerated by the Ontario Human Rights Code (e.g. race, colour, creed (religion), place of origin, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity), sexual orientation, age, family status, or disability). Eataly also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these prohibited grounds. Eataly welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation. Further, it is Eataly’s policy to comply with all applicable provincial and federal laws regarding background and criminal record checks in making hiring decisions.

What you’ll do

The Barista is responsible for preparing and serving specialty coffee and Italian beverages while maintaining high standards of service and cleanliness. They must also manage POS transactions, replenish displays, and ensure food safety protocols are followed across various QSR counters.

Requirements

Candidates should have at least one year of experience with manual espresso machines and possess strong communication and customer service skills. The role requires the physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds and maintain mobility for up to 8 hours, along with availability for early mornings, evenings, and weekends.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance • Dental Insurance • Vision Insurance • Paid Time Off • Paid Parental Leave • RRSP • Free family meal • Discounts at Eataly • Classes on products and Italian cuisine • Referral bonus program

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Product Knowledge · Preferred
• Food safety · Preferred
• Cash handling · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Coffee preparation
• Espresso machine operation
• Customer service
• Point of Sales (POS) operation
• Cash handling
• Food safety
• Allergen management
• FIFO standards
• Communication
• Mathematical calculations
• Fast-paced service
• Product knowledge
• Product Knowledge
• Lifting Ability
• Time Off Management
• Espresso Beverages
• Customer Service
• Disabilities
• Espresso Machines
• Sales
• Mathematics
• Point Of Sale
• Recipes
• Blender (Device)
• Enthusiasm

Job areas

• Food & Beverage
• Retail
• Hospitality
• Customer Service & Support
• Barista
• Bartenders
• Baristas
• Fast Food and Counter Workers