Barista

Holt Renfrew offers you an inspiring, fashion-driven environment with opportunities to learn and grow. From our incredible partnerships with iconic luxury brands, to our commitments to corporate social responsibility, you will be inspired every day. Barista Specific responsibilities include (but are not limited to) the following: · Prepares and serves coffee, espresso beverages, teas, and other café offerings as per Holt Renfrew standards. · Ensures all beverages are prepared consistently, accurately, and presented beautifully. · Maintains cleanliness and organization of the coffee station, equipment, and service areas at all times. · Operates espresso machines, grinders, and other café equipment safely and efficiently. · Restocks coffee beans, milk, syrups, cups, lids, and other supplies as required. · Greets clients warmly and provides exceptional, personalized service. · Assists guests with menu selections and product knowledge, including coffee origins and beverage recommendations. · Processes orders and payments accurately using the POS system. · Monitors product quality and freshness throughout service. · Assists team members in maintaining smooth café operations during busy periods. · Follows food safety, sanitation, and health regulations at all times. · Supports opening and closing duties, including cleaning, stocking, and equipment maintenance. The ideal candidate: · High School Diploma · 2–3 years previous experience in a similar café or barista role · Strong knowledge of coffee preparation techniques and espresso-based beverages · Excellent communication and customer service skills · Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment The measures of success: · Clients not left waiting · Beverage quality and consistency · Client feedback · Regular walk throughs · Observation · Random Audit Holt Renfrew is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Our future success depends on the perspectives and contributions of all our employees -- their diverse backgrounds, abilities and experiences make our business stronger. If you are contacted for a job opportunity and require accommodation, please email [email protected] and let us know so we can ensure you have an accessible candidate experience throughout the recruitment process. All requests are confidential and used only to meet candidate needs. Hiring Range / Échelle salariale à l’embauche : $17.60 - $25.25 / 17,60$ - 25,25$ (per hour / de l’heure) Final compensation for this position will be determined based on the candidate's unique skills, expertise, individual qualifications, and assessed contributions to the role following the completion of the interview process. The range stated is the starting range for this position. Offers may vary with experience, qualifications, performance, and local market conditions. We strive to offer competitive compensation that aligns with a candidate's contributions to our team, along with a comprehensive benefits package, enticing perks, pension matching, incentives, and our coveted employee discount. / La rémunération finale pour ce poste sera déterminée sur la base des compétences uniques du candidat, de son expertise, de ses qualifications individuelles et de l'évaluation de sa contribution au poste à l'issue de la procédure d'entrevue. La fourchette indiquée est la fourchette de départ pour ce poste. Les offres peuvent varier en fonction de l’expérience, des qualifications, du rendement et des conditions du marché local. Nous nous efforçons d'offrir une rémunération compétitive qui corresponde à la contribution du candidat à notre équipe, ainsi qu'un ensemble complet de garanties, d'avantages attrayants, de cotisations de retraite assorties par l'employeur, de primes d'encouragement et notre très convoitée remise d'employé.

The barista is responsible for preparing and serving high-quality coffee and café beverages while maintaining a clean and organized service area. They must also provide exceptional customer service, process transactions, and ensure adherence to food safety and health regulations.

The ideal candidate must have a high school diploma and 2–3 years of experience in a similar café or barista role. Strong knowledge of coffee preparation techniques and excellent communication skills are required for this fast-paced environment.

• Comprehensive benefits package • Enticing perks • Pension matching • Incentives • Employee discount

• Time managementPreferred
• Customer servicePreferred
• Food safetyPreferred
• CommunicationPreferred

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• Coffee preparation
• Espresso-based beverages
• Customer service
• Communication
• POS system operation
• Food safety
• Sanitation
• Equipment maintenance
• Product knowledge
• Time management
• Product Knowledge
• Workplace Inclusivity
• Equipment Maintenance
• Productivity Improvement
• Espresso Beverages
• Auditing
• Cleanliness
• Customer Service
• Corporate Social Responsibility
• Personalized Service
• Espresso Machines
• Finale (Software)
• Food Safety And Sanitation
• Grinding Machine
• Operations

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

Minimum education

High school

Minimum experience

2+ years

Apply by

Sep 4, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week