Casual Barista

The Commons

Seeking a Casual Cafe Assistant/Barista to join our team in our Collingwood Canteen Team The Cafe Casual Barista will work closely with the Lead Barista to ensure excellent customer service and assist the preparation of coffee and other food/beverages, within our impeccable cafe space.
- Putting members first
- Fostering community
- Working together as a team
- Constantly learning and growing

About you

You will bring prior café/restaurant experience, preferably serving a multitude of functions as a barista or wait staff. Some skills we are looking for include:

- Similar barista/wait experience in a restaurant or café (highly desired)
- Knowledge of coffee and ability to make various types of beverages
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Ability to respond to various orders and queries from customers
- Motivated and looking to broaden experience in the food industry
- OPTIONAL: Experience working with La Marzocco coffee machines

Key Responsibilities

CUSTOMER SERVICE/HOSPITALITY
- Provide excellent customer service to new and existing members of the space
- Handle customer enquiries and provide general wait assistance
- Maintain the high customer service standards of The Commons

CAFE
- Provide general barista support to the Lead Barista, including:

- Taking and preparing orders
- Monitoring stock/products
- Adjusting grinder
- Upkeeping hygiene standards
- Maintain cleanliness of the space including preparation of tables, cleaning café equipment, handling rubbish accordingly and other tasks as required
- Ensure all machines and utensils are in pristine condition and reporting any faults to the Lead Barista
- Maintain a safe working environment for all staff and customers

WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY
- Conduct and maintain safe work practices by enduring WHS standards are adhered at all times.
- Ensure compliance with WHS standards. Communicate and educate members and team members to ensure a safe environment.

VALUES

All actions, conversations and behaviours are to display behaviours that reflect the philosophy and values of The Commons.