BARISTA (Floater)

A Barista, , is responsible for preparing and serving coffee and other beverages to customers in a coffee house or cafe. Their duties include working with other Baristas to help take orders, preparing beverages and providing timely service to clients (customers).

Barista duties and responsibilities

Although Baristas are mainly responsible for making and serving beverages to customers, they may have other duties.

These may include:

Greet customers as they enterGive customers drink 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 recipesServe beverages and prepared food, like cookies, pastries and muffinsReceive and process payments (cash and credit cards)

Keep the bar area cleanMaintain stock of clean mugs and plates

Check if brewing equipment operates properly and report any maintenance needs

Comply with health and safety regulations

Communicate customer feedback to managers and recommend new menu items