Barista in Federal Way, Washington at BigFoot Java

Barista Responsibilities:
• The barista's responsibilities include educating customers on BigFoot Java's beverage menus and taking orders.
• Greeting all customers as they pull up.
• Perform the day-to-day operations of the coffee stand; inclusive of employee duties posted within stand for shift/role.
• Keep the bar area and stand clean.
• Report any maintenance needs.
• Maintain quality control of products while on shift and in exchange with customers.
• Cash handling and operation of a POS system
• Comply with health and safety regulations.
• Complete financial reporting per shift in adherence to stand/company protocol.
• Work alone or with others while delivering quality, consistency to customers.
• Solving challenges faced by customers via excellent customer service.
• Communicate customer feedback to managers and recommend new menu items.
• Participate with respect to co-workers and management across company platforms.
• Having coffee experience is not required but is preferred.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Passionate about coffee, have a great work ethic, and a desire to become more involved with BigFoot Java.
• Helps to maintain positive staff morale.
• Ensures excellence in coffee preparation and customer experience.
• Stay knowledgeable about products.
• Consistently and efficiently prepare excellent quality beverages.
Barista Qualifications
• Must be able to work on your feet and stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to communicate with confidence, transparency, and integrity.
• A positive and pleasant attitude may help general managers earn respect and cooperation from their employees and clients.
• A good attitude can also boost workplace morale and satisfaction.
• Listening: ability to listen and follow instructions, take critical feedback as necessary
• Technical: must possess basic computer skills to perform their job and have aptitude for leveraging technology in the workplace.
• Willingness to work as part of a high-energy, efficient team in a fast-paced environment.
• High School Diploma or GED
• Availability to work around peak hours, including nights, early mornings, weekends, and holidays.
• Food Handlers Card.

Physical Requirements:
• Ability to stand for 6 hours or more per shift.
• Repetitive motions.
• Ability to bend, stoop or kneel as needed.
• Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds at times.
• Ability to stand/walk for long periods of time.
• Use of hand dexterity for writing, grabbing, pulling, twisting, shaking
• Cleaning and restocking work areas, emptying trash, and sanitizing equipment and utensils.

Job and Benefit Information:
• 90-day probationary period.
• You will be required to attend occasional meetings at the corporate office. Pacific WA 98047
• Hourly wage of $17.15 plus tips. (Averaging $17.15-$30.00 an hour)
• Overtime (time-and-a-half) for all hours worked over 40 in any work week.
• PTO/SICK
• Free Coffee Beverages on shift.
• 401K after 90 days.