Atticus Barista

An Atticus Barista is responsible for preparing and serving coffee and other beverages to customers. Their duties include working with other Baristas and cashiers to help take orders, make drinks and provide timely service to customers. At Atticus, we encourage input from our staff for R&D of seasonal beverages and specialty drinks. Baristas, like all front of house staff, are responsible for the product knowledge of all food menu items and Atticus bread and pastry.

• →Make all drinks made to order properly and in a timely manner
• →Ensure proper stock levels for all ingredients for made to order drinks to have a successful shift
• →Stock all paper goods used in the barista station
• →Brew coffee, tea, and lemonade to proper par level based on shift and volume
• →Greet customer, provide them with item information and direct them to the items location in the store

• →deliver informative feedback to shift supervisor and management to ensure high quality food and service, café safety, maintenance, and sanitation
• →uphold the core service principles of the café, and provide timely friendly service
• →Assisting the cashier in processing customer orders: scan, bag, and provide receipt
• →Build a strong knowledge of the POS system – knowing where non-bar code items are located to expedite faster scanning
• →Product Knowledge – learn and stay current with products sold and made by Atticus including – beverages, bread, pastry, beer, wine, and retail grocery items

• →assist with the smooth acclimation of new employees into the store and culture of Atticus
• →comply at all times with the standards, policies, and code of conduct & ethics set up by Atticus bookstore/café
• →perform end of shift duties as prescribed by the shift supervisor

• Excellent customer service skills

• Knowledge of all core espresso based beverages
• Must know how to properly steam milk to produce micro foam
• Ability to work fast, but in an efficient and controlled manor
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills towards customers and store staff
• Ability to operate as a team member and get along with others

• Ability to accept supervisory training related to performance, attitude, and work habits

• Physical endurance to work long shifts in a busy environment.

• Ability to stand 90% of the time

• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.

• Ability to work in stressful, fast-paced environment.

• Flexibility to work early shifts weekends and holidays

• Barista Trainer, General Manager, Shift Supervisor