Barista

Description

Are you passionate about crafting the perfect cup of coffee and providing an exceptional guest experience? Canvas Restaurant & Market is seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Barista to join our dynamic team in the heart of Lake Nona!

Canvas Restaurant & Market

One of the most popular restaurants in the Lake Nona community, Canvas Restaurant and Market menu features New American cuisine influenced by Florida’s Southern and Latin American roots and seasonally sourced local produce and Atlantic seafood. Serving lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch with breakfast available in the market. 

Canvas is part of Tavistock Restaurant Collection which represents one of many concepts throughout the nation and provides unique growth opportunities with an ever-expanding organization. We offer our employees competitive pay, professional development, and a people-focused culture.

What We Offer:

• Competitive hourly pay plus tips.
• Opportunities for growth within our Tavistock Restaurant Collection.
• Employee discounts at Canvas and sister properties.
• A supportive and inclusive work environment.

If you love coffee, enjoy connecting with people, and thrive in a vibrant, community-focused setting, we’d love to hear from you!

POSITION SUMMARY

The Barista will prepare and serve a variety of specialty coffee and teas, among other beverages, and select food items to our guests. Our Baristas work diligently to provide a memorable guest experience in our Marketplace by focusing on quality and excellent guest service. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Prepares and serves hot and cold beverages, such as coffee, blended coffee, and tea, to guests; correctly customizes orders as requested, along with pastries and cookies.
• Welcomes customers by determining their coffee interests and needs.
• Educates customers by presenting and explaining the coffee drink menu; answering questions.
• Maintains inventories by replenishing coffee bean supply; stocking coffee brewing equipment; maintaining supplies, pastries, and cookies for coffee bar.
• Cleans and sanitizes all equipment, utensils, dishes, and work areas.
• Cleans and sanitizes service and seating areas.
• Ensures proper functioning of freezers, refrigerators, and heating by routinely checking temperatures in that equipment.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

• Adaptability & Flexibility – Adapts to changing business needs, conditions, and work responsibilities and works with a variety of situations, individuals, groups, and varying customer needs
• Attention to Detail – Diligently attends to details and pursues quality in accomplishing tasks
• Communication – Listens to others and communicates in an effective manner
• Confidence – A matured and justified self-belief in one’s ability to do the job, and the conveyance of that behalf
• Customer Focus – Builds and maintains customer satisfaction with the services offered by TRC; provides excellent customer service to both guests and team members
• Initiative – Recognizes situations that warrant initiative and moves forward without hesitation; reasonably resolves issues, problems, or situations
• Problem Solving – Resolves difficult or complicated challenges
• Teamwork – Promotes cooperation and commitment within a team to achieve goals and deliverables

Benefits:

401(k), Dental insurance, Employee discount, Health insurance, Health savings account, Paid time off, Professional development assistance, Referral program, Retirement plan, Vision insurance

Requirements

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education: High School; able to communicate (speak, read, and write) in English

Experience: Previous barista experience is preferred

Ability to follow all safe food handling procedures and sanitation practices.

Good memory to manage multiple orders simultaneously and recall faces, names, and preferences of frequent guests.

Ability to serve guests quickly, efficiently, and kindly.