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Coffee Shop Barista
full-timeToronto

Summary

Location

Toronto

Type

full-time

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Job Description

  • $19.06 / hour
  • Employee Parking
  • Free Transit from Union Station to Billy Bishop.
  • Comprehensive Benefits after one year
  • Employee Meal discount 80% available

 

SSP Canada operates more than 30 restaurants throughout Toronto Pearson International Airport. The Barista plays a vital role in delivering excellent customer experiences by efficiently handling transactions, ensuring accurate cash management, serving clients, crafting delicious espresso based beverages and maintaining a welcoming dining atmosphere, all while upholding company standards and service excellence.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Understand that our guest is our #1 priority.
  • Greet guests in a courteous and friendly manner.
  • Follow all recipes and practice portion control to prepare, garnish, and present ordered items.
  • Maintain proper and adequate set-up of the kitchen/station on a daily basis. This includes requisitioning and stocking of all required food, paper products, and condiments.
  • Process orders and enter them accurately into the POS system.
  • Receive payment from the customer and process change.
  • Handles, stores, and rotates all products properly.

 

Skills and Other Requirements:

  • One year experience working in food service environment is strongly preferred.
  • Previous experience working as a Barista is required.
  • Independently prepares espresso beverages with properly textured milk suitable for latte art.
  • Smart Serve certification as asset.
  • High school diploma preferred.
  • Verbal and written communication is essential.
  • Ability to read, speak, and understand the English language in order to communicate with guests.
  • Ability to read, speak, and understand the French language is an asset.
  • Basic mathematical skills necessary to operate a cash register, make change, total guest checks, count total bank, prepare cash drops, etc.
  • Ability to remember, recite, and promote the variety of menu items.
  • Ability to operate a keyboard & point of sale procedures to pre-check an order & close out a check.
  • Ability to stand and work in confined spaces for long period of time.

 

SSP Canada is an equal opportunity employer and complies with the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities, 2005 in our recruitment and employment practices. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, including the interview and assessment stage, due to a disability, please inform us of your need and the nature of the accommodation(s) that may be required. 

This position is located in a secure airport environment and a Restricted Area Identification Card (RAIC) is required. All candidates must be legally authorised to work in Canada and must be able to provide the necessary government-issued documentation required for airport security clearance. Documentation will be reviewed during the onboarding process in accordance with Transport Canada regulations. Further information can be found at: 

https://tc.canada.ca/en/programs/non-funding-programs/transportation-security-clearance-program/apply-transportation-security-clearance

Other facts

Tech stack
Customer Service,Cash Management,Espresso Preparation,Recipe Following,Communication,Mathematical Skills,Point Of Sale Operation,Product Handling,Time Management,Teamwork,Attention To Detail,Food Safety,Portion Control,Confined Space Work,Bilingual Communication,Smart Serve Certification

About SSP America

We call ourselves the food travel experts. We're passionate about bringing cool, authentic restaurants to airports that reflect a taste of place.

Team size: 1,001-5,000 employees
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Industry: Food and Beverage Services
Founding Year: 2007

What you'll do

  • The Barista is responsible for delivering excellent customer experiences by efficiently handling transactions and crafting espresso beverages. They must maintain a welcoming atmosphere and uphold company standards.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Coffee Shop Barista do at SSP America?

As a Coffee Shop Barista at SSP America, you will: the Barista is responsible for delivering excellent customer experiences by efficiently handling transactions and crafting espresso beverages. They must maintain a welcoming atmosphere and uphold company standards..

Why join SSP America as a Coffee Shop Barista?

SSP America is a leading Food and Beverage Services company.

Is the Coffee Shop Barista position at SSP America remote?

The Coffee Shop Barista position at SSP America is based in Toronto, Canada. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

How do I apply for the Coffee Shop Barista position at SSP America?

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