About Us
Il Barretto is an Italian-inspired café located inside Picasso Salon in St. Catharines. We specialize in authentic coffee, pastries, charcuterie, and cocktails with a touch of luxury and creativity. We’re seeking a passionate, detail-oriented, and service-driven individual to join our expanding team.

Responsibilities

- Prepare and serve espresso-based drinks, specialty coffees, teas, and seasonal beverages with consistency and quality.
- Greet customers warmly and take their orders efficiently using the POS system.
- Create innovative new coffee drinks and signature cocktails to enhance our menu.
- Provide warm, attentive, and professional service to all guests, ensuring a true Italian café experience.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the café, including barista stations, counters, tables, and dishware.
- Handle food and beverage orders efficiently while ensuring presentation and quality meet café standards.
- Follow all food safety and hygiene protocols.
- Assist with light charcuterie and pastry service.
- Support in maintaining inventory, restocking supplies, and monitoring product levels.
- Collaborate with team members to deliver a seamless customer experience.

Qualifications





- Previous barista experience is required (latte art and specialty drink preparation a strong asset).
- Smart Serve certification (mandatory).
- Food Handler’s certification (mandatory).
- Passion for coffee, cocktails, and Italian culture.
- Creativity and initiative to craft new beverage concepts.
- Strong communication and customer service skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, small-team environment.
- Italian language is a plus, but not mandatory.

Schedule & Growth

- Part-time hours to start (weekdays & weekends required).
- Opportunity to grow into a full time role

Perks

- Be part of an exciting new café concept in Niagara.
- Work in a creative, community-driven environment.
- Opportunity to contribute ideas to menu development and events.

How to Apply
Please send your resume and a short introduction about why you’d be a great fit for Il Barretto Caffè to [email protected]

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $17.60-$20.00 per hour

Licence/Certification:

- Food Handler Certification (required)
- Smart Serve (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Barista / Café Team Member (Canada)
🏢 Il Barretto Caffè
📍 Canada