Barista Cashier Job at Qargo Coffee - Tampa International Plaza in Tampa

We are looking for a Barista to help us empowering creators while preparing and serving hot and cold beverages from our Lavazza Italian Coffee, including various types of coffee and tea.

Barista responsibilities include educating customers on our drinks menu, making recommendations based on their preferences, up-selling special items and taking orders. To be successful in this role, the candidate should have customer service skills and knowledge of how brewing equipment operates. He/she should be able to work various shifts.

Responsibilities:

• Greet customers as they enter
• Give 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 recipes
• Serve beverages and prepared food, like cookies, pastries and muffins
• Receive and process payments (cash and credit cards)
• Keep the bar area clean
• Maintain 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
• Reporting materials or ingredients going out of stock ensuring a smooth operation.

Qualifications:

• Previous work experience as a Barista or Waiter/Waitress
• 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
• High school diploma; relevant training is a plus
• Pay will be defined upon experience. This person will work from the Tampa International Plaza location and will need to have lenient availability. Interested candidates apply on ZipRecruiter