Coffee Shop Barista

The Barista is responsible for upholding the standard of quality of the Bluestone Lane coffee and beverage program within their home store. The Barista strives for the highest of standards in drinks, local interactions, attitude and brand ambassadorship.

Requirements

• Follows BL recipes and presentation standards in a timely manner.
• Manages coffee shop equipment and tool cleaning & maintenance (daily cleaning and periodic maintenance).
• Follows BL operating procedures and processes, including completing transactions accurately and following safety and security measures.
• Dials machine in and maintains consistent espresso extraction as per Bluestone Lane brew ratios.
• Deep understanding of the menu in order to educate, upsell and excite locals, fast & efficiently.
• Trains, educates and acclimates baristas in training into store and BL system
• Contributes to and builds upon innovations which assist workflow and operations in store and speed of service
• Helps foster a cohesive team and encourages the vision and culture of BL and work together towards achieving the common goals across the store.
• Reports any issues with suppliers in a timely manner to the GM or Area GM.
• Delivers an efficient, high quality product.
• Zenput inputs such as monthly coffee and process audits & ownership of store achieving correct extraction via daily dial in.
• Focus on coffee, beverage product and workflow systems while providing a positive influence in upholding BL standard of hospitality.
• Coffee product rotation, ordering and quantity management following standard operating procedures (i.e. coffee used within 3 weeks of roast for beverage preparation, Retail coffee no older than 7 days on shelves)? Minimizes waste – ensures proper ordering
• Regularly comes around the bar to clean and restock condiment stations, clear and wipe down tables & counters.
• Ensures bar and workspace are always clean and fully functioning
• Maintains DOH standards and ensures proper protocol is being followed daily
• Completes store opening and closing procedures accurately and efficiently
• Speed of service – provides quality product with speed and accuracy
• Always maintains grooming guidelines