About Buka Maranga

Buka Maranga is a local hive, a gathering place where the community slows down, connects, and enjoys good food and coffee made with care.

We’re a scratch kitchen with a healthy-minded menu, a quality-driven coffee program, and a team culture built on warmth and purpose.

Barista – Buka Maranga Café (Mississauga, ON)

Position Summary

We’re looking for an experienced Coffee Bar Barista who thrives in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a calm, welcoming energy.

You’ll craft espresso drinks on our La Marzocco machine, deliver excellent service, and help create the kind of café atmosphere people want to return to.

Attributes:

- Genuine, positive demeanor and professional presence
- Passion for coffee, food, and community
- Self-motivated and dependable
- Strong team spirit — you enjoy supporting others
- Guest-focused mindset with a sincere attitude to serve

Skills:

- Confident with manual espresso machine operations (grind, tamp, extract, steam)
- Able to multitask in a fast-paced workplace while staying organized
- Strong attention to recipe accuracy and visual presentation
- Competent with POS systems and order accuracy
- Keeps a clean and efficient workspace

Qualifications:

- Minimum 2 years barista experience in a fast-paced café
- Fluent in English (spoken and written)
- Able to work flexible hours (including weekends)
- Able to stand and move for long periods

Bartender – Buka Maranga Café (Mississauga, ON)

About the Role

Buka Maranga is a busy daytime hub that will be opening for evening service. The initial cocktail program will be curated by renowned Toronto Bartender Sasha Siegel and will focus on whimsical riffs on classics. There will also be tools provided to expand your classic cocktail knowledge and even a chance for the right candidate to contribute to expanding the cocktail menu in the future.





We are looking for a Head Bartender and Bartenders to execute at a high level during those services. 1-2 years experience bartending is a must.

Attributes

- Warm, confident presence with a hospitality-first mindset
- Professional, mature, and great at reading the room
- Calm and composed under pressure
- Strong team player who uplifts the entire FOH
- Honest, dependable, and self-motivated

Skills

- Strong cocktail-making ability (shaking, stirring, layering, muddling)
- Familiarity with classic cocktails, modern builds, and bar techniques
- Ability to follow recipes with precision and maintain consistency
- Efficient multitasking during rushes without sacrificing quality
- Proficient with POS systems and handling payments
- Maintains a clean, safe, and well-organized bar

Qualifications

- Minimum 2 years bartending experience in a restaurant or bar
- Knowledge of spirits, wines, liqueurs, and flavor profiles
- Smart Serve certified (required)
- Fluent in English (spoken and written)
- Able to work evenings, weekends, and key busy periods
- Comfortable standing for long hours and lifting up to 30 lbs

Perks & Benefits

- Competitive pay
- Staff discount, casual dress, & positive and supportive team culture
- On-site parking
- Conveniently located near public transit (Meadowvale GO)
- Growth potential as we expand

Pay: $20.00–$23.00 per hour Job Types: Full time / Part-time

Location: 6465 Millcreek Dr, Mississauga – 5-min walk from Meadowvale GO Station

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $20.00-$23.00 per hour

Benefits

- Casual dress
- On-site parking

Application question(s):
- Are you available to work on weekends (Saturday and Sunday)?
- Can you do latte art?
- Describe a team culture you thrive in.

Experience:
- using a manual espresso machine (i.e La Marzocco): 2 years (required)
- Bartending/ Barista: 5 years (required)

Licence/Certification:
- Smart Serve (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Barista/Bartender (Mississauga)
🏢 Bukamaranga
📍 Mississauga