Barnes & Noble, Inc.
Barnes & Noble, Inc. is hiring: Senior Barista - FT in Meridian
Barnes & Noble, Inc., Meridian, ID, United States, 83680
Overview
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Location: Meridian
Job Type: Full-Time
What You Do
- Work on the café floor which requires physical activity (i.e., prolonged standing, repetitive bending, lifting, climbing, operating espresso machines) and sales floor when needed.
- Deliver the perfect beverage that exceeds customer expectations with your ability to engage, build rapport, listen, and provide friendly, fast service as you go through a tailored order creating approach.
- Help teach baristas the best way to recommend products and handcrafted beverages, ensuring they are confident in the conversations they are having with customers.
- Ensure that the Café is welcoming to all customers by having a stocked bake case, merchandise displayed neatly and a smile for all customer interactions from both you and the other baristas.
- Take pride in the Café and place a priority on ensuring a clean and tidy environment knowing that cleanliness encompasses all aspects of the customer experience.
- Engage customers in the store through sampling of café products.
- Execute and model all operational standards correctly, in a timely manner, and in accordance with café standards, safety and health codes.
- Protect company assets by adhering to all processes and support the control of waste and shrinkage.
Knowledge & Experience
- Understand and execute café offerings and operational procedures.
- Help to teach new employees about the Café.
- Act as a role model for others by being positive and helping to drive company initiatives.
- Communicate effectively and respectfully.
- Listen to customers and identify their needs to their satisfaction.
- Shift gears quickly, prioritize and multitask.
- Work with consistent urgency and efficiency.
- Demonstrate exemplary barista-level skills.
Expected Behaviors
- Treat customers as the first priority by engaging in genuine conversations with the goal of helping them find the perfect item.
- Show passion for the café offerings we sell and the willingness to experiment with new creations.
- Desire to grow in your ability to pair foods and beverages.
- Is patient, a good listener and makes others feel heard and respected.
- Take pride in the Café by always ensuring a clean and tidy environment.
- Put people at ease by taking the time to listen and build rapport.
- Is friendly and comfortable interacting with people.
- Work collaboratively and respectfully with others.
- Seek and provide help and support when needed.
- Accept coaching and feedback from others openly.
- Accept responsibility and execute all assignments with care and accuracy.
- Act as a mentor and role model for others.
- Positive about company and its initiatives.
- Respectful and kind to fellow employees and customers.
Seniority level
- Mid-Senior level
Employment type
- Full-time
Job function
- Management and Manufacturing
Industries
- Retail
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