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Barista (part time, permanent past the summer)

Bird's Nest Cafe27 days ago
Halifax, NS
$16/hour
Mid Level
Part-time

Top Benefits

Competitive pay plus tips
Biweekly pay
Tips distributed weekly, divided equally among all positions, based on hours worked

About the role

We are hiring a PERMANENT into the fall, PART TIME barista support position for our busy, fast-paced café in downtown Halifax. Employees stay with us for years, so we’re hoping to find the right fit for ongoing employment, where you’ll be happy for a long time.

The position will cover 2 weekdays per week working support shifts from 9am to 2pm. Hours may change as we progress through the summer and into fall, and other shifts may become available as co-workers take vacation days or sick days that need to be covered.

Responsibilities include:

  • Selling food and drinks including alcohol and espresso drinks

  • Dialing in espresso machine

  • Maintaining quality and tracking inventory

  • Complying with food safety

  • Accurately completing cash-out procedures

  • Maintaining clean work space

What we’re looking for:

  • Previous experience working as a barista for at least six months, and experience dialing in an espresso machine to achieve the best flavour and balance is an asset

  • Naturally friendly, outgoing, and welcoming

  • Great sense of customer service and hospitality

  • Clean and organized

  • Detail oriented

  • Great at multitasking

  • Accurate with cash

  • Ability to work independently

  • Common sense

Pay:

Pay is competitive, plus tips. Pay is biweekly and tips are distributed weekly, divided equally among all positions, based on hours worked.

A valid food safety certificate is a plus, but if you do not have one, we can help you arrange to get one.

Please email us with:

  • Your resume outlining your previous barista experience and skills

  • A short blurb telling us why you’d be a good addition to our team

  • If you don’t have quite enough barista experience, please give us some examples of how you’re a keen and quick learner. Enthusiasm is always a greater asset than experience.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: $16.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 8 per week

Additional pay:

  • Tips

Benefits:

  • Casual dress
  • Discounted or free food
  • Store discount

Flexible language requirement:

  • French not required

Application question(s):

  • Are you available to work 2 weekdays a week from 9am to 2pm?

Experience:

  • Barista: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2025-06-16

About Bird's Nest Cafe

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Bird's Nest Cafe + Catering is a company based out of 1547 Barrington St, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.