Barista in Gastonia, North Carolina at Canal Coffee Co.

Welcome to Canal Coffee Company!

At Canal Coffee Co., we believe in people. We believe people are your connection to everything- believe it or not we’re all far more connected than you may think. People are brought together through passion, places, ideas… not to mention love for great coffee and food. Our company culture is built on our belief of connecting people through serving one another. At Canal we believe this philosophy should be present in every level of the company.

Serving people and making connections with each other is what we pride ourselves in. However, we also believe this is how we should view our customers. Connections matter. We want to be the canal per say that connects people. We are a starting point, a mid-journey stop, and a destination. Whatever the path, you can count on us to meet you with a smile and an incredible cup of coffee.

At Canal Coffee, we know that you want to hold an impactful position where you can showcase your unique talents while truly helping others.

In order to do that, you need a community-centered company which measures success in smiles.

The problem is you’ve had trouble finding a position that supports your personal growth and career advancement, which makes you feel stuck and burnt out.

We believe in you and in offering a human connection along your journey.

We built a Quick-me-up Eatery™ to inspire our patrons’ palettes and to fuel their souls, and we match that energy for our employees.

Apply Today! Become part of the Canal Coffee family, and be a trusted guide for fast-growing hospitality leader.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers as they approach the window

• Take orders while paying attention to details (e.g. preferences of coffee blend, dairy and sugar ratios)

• Prepare beverages following recipes and customizations

• Serve beverages and prepared food, like cookies, pastries and muffins

• Receive and process payments (cash and credit cards)

• Keep the bar area clean

• Check if brewing equipment operates properly and report any maintenance needs

• Comply with health and safety regulations, including sanitization regulations

• Communicate customer feedback to managers and recommend new menu items

Requirements

• Previous work experience, with barista experience a plus!

• Flexibility to work various shifts

• Basic math skills

• Ability to gauge customers’ preferences

• Excellent communication skills