Barista

Join the culinary adventure at Combine Cafe & Bar, an exciting and vibrant dining experience nestled in the heart of Surrey's City Centre. Combine is not just a dining destination; it's an integral part of Locale, a new premium rental tower at Century City.

At Combine Cafe & Bar, we've crafted a unique dining experience with made-to-order cafe and lunch offerings during the day, shareable international-inspired plates in the evening, and a curated wine and cocktail program.

But Combine Cafe & Bar is more than just a place to dine; it's a celebration of our local community's rich history, creativity, and culture. We've designed our space to embrace the local landscape, and our well-curated menu reflects the diversity and vibrancy of Surrey City Centre.

Why Join Our Team?

Combine offers team members a positive and inclusive team environment, a variety of benefits, including competitive wages and tips, health benefits, meal discounts, Employee and Family Assistance Program, work/life balance and the ability to advance your career through training and development opportunities! As part of Century Group, career growth opportunities are available within other hospitality areas and expand across our diverse group of companies. Apply now to be part of our great workplace culture and discover your next career move!

Role Summary

Combine Cafe & Bar Barista will report directly to the Cafe Manager. As Barista you are responsible for interacting and inspiring our guests through delicious edible beverages and well-curated mix of food offerings. At Combine Cafe & Bar as a Barista you are passionate about food and beverages. You will meet all guests with a warm smile and enthusiastic greeting, answer their questions, take orders and accept payment as well as prepare and serve food and drinks. As part of Combine Cafe & Bar Barista will contribute to the positive and enthusiastic team environment who work together as a cohesive team with a focus of excellence in all that we do.

Key Accountabilities

• Welcoming guests, informing them about specials or new items, answering questions, and accepting orders and payment.
• Prepare beverage offerings to standard recipes or customized customer requests, including recipe changes such as temperature, quantity of ingredients or substitutions to ingredients.
• Preparing foods, such as sandwiches or baked goods, and grinding and blending coffee beans, brewing coffee and tea, and serving items to customers.
• Packaging food and beverages for sale.
• Sell coffee and coffee grinding/brewing equipment by explaining differences in coffee beans and coffee preparation machines; demonstrating how brewing equipment operates.
• Collect payments from guests in a timely and accurate manner.
• Managing cash float and balance accurately at the end of each shift.
• Cleaning and restocking coffee bar and dining areas, emptying trash and sanitizing equipment and utensils.
• Learning about brewing methods, beverage blends, food preparation, and presentation techniques to improve food quality.
• Updating signage and displays to attract customers.
• Taking inventory and replenishing items in display cases, at tables, or behind the counter.
• Working as part of a fun, high-energy team.
• Adhering to all food safety regulations and quality controls.
• Performs other duties as assigned and directed by Restaurant or Cafe Manager.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Prior Barista experience considered an asset
• Foodsafe Level 1 certificate would be considered an asset

Skills and Abilities

• Must have excellent grooming standards and remain professional at all times.
• Must be pleasant, have an outgoing personality and be able to communicate and work with a diverse group of individuals and guests.
• Well organized and efficient, able to multitask.
• Team player and works productively with others.
• Have an excellent command of both spoken and written English. Knowledge of a 2nd language would be considered an asset.
• Have solid problem solving, decision making, customer service, communication and sales skills.
• Have detailed knowledge of the Surrey area, services and local attractions.
• Be able to stand for extended periods of time, reach, bend and stoop repeatedly.
• Be able to frequently lift and carry up to 50 pounds.