Barista jobs in Kannapolis, NC

About us

Linden Bakery is a small made from scratch bakery, cafe and restaurant. We are making and baking all of our breads and pastries in house, and offering delicious breakfast and lunch sandwiches on those fresh baked breads along with a great coffee selection. We are looking for energetic people with a positive go getter attitude to join our team and help us create and serve delicious food to our community.

We are looking for an experienced Barista to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for coffee and tea, as well as excellent customer service skills. Responsibilities include preparing and serving a variety of coffee beverages, taking orders, dialing in espresso and providing knowledgeable recommendations to customers. To be successful in these roles, you should have customer service skills and knowledge of coffee and menu. Note: this position’s compensation includes salary and tips.

Responsibilities:

• Greet customers as they enter

• Give customers menus and answer their questions regarding ingredients

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

• Prepare beverages following recipes

• Serve prepared food, like cookies, pastries and muffins

• Receive and process payments (cash and credit cards)

• Keep the bar/counter area clean

• Comply with health and safety regulations

• Communicate customer feedback to managers and recommend new menu items

• Run food and drinks to customers

Skills

• Previous work experience as a Barista

• Hands-on experience with brewing equipment

• Knowledge of sanitation regulations

• Flexibility to work various shifts

• Basic math skills

• Ability to gauge customers’ preferences

• Excellent communication skills'

This Job Is:

• Open to applicants who do not have a high school diploma/GED

• A “Fair Chance” job (you or the employer follow Fair Chance hiring practices when performing background checks)

• Open to applicants who do not have a college diploma

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid training

Restaurant type:

• Bakery
• Café
• Coffee shop

Shift:

• Morning shift

Weekly day range:

• Every weekend
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• How many years of Expo experience do you have?

Experience:

• Barista experience: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person