We are hiring a part time barista position for our busy, fast-paced café in downtown Halifax with additional shifts at our second location within the Discovery Centre.

Hours that will be scheduled generally run from 7:30am - 3:30pm (Monday through Saturday) or shorter shifts that fall within that time frame, or 8:45am - 4:30pm at our Discovery Centre shop.

Responsibilities include
Selling food and drinks including alcohol and espresso drinks
Dialing in espresso machine
Maintaining quality and tracking inventory
Complying with food safety
Accurately completing cash-out procedures
Maintaining clean work space

What we’re looking for
Previous experience working as a barista for at least six months, and experience dialing in an espresso machine to achieve the best flavour and balance is an asset
Naturally friendly, outgoing, and welcoming
Excellent sense of customer service and hospitality
Clean and organized
Detail oriented
Great at multitasking
Accurate with cash




Ability to work independently
Common sense

Pay Pay is competitive, plus tips. Pay is biweekly and tips are distributed weekly, divided equally among all positions, based on hours worked.

A valid food safety certificate is a plus, but if you do not have one, we can help you arrange to get one.

Please email us with
Your resume outlining your previous barista experience and skills
A short blurb telling us why you’d be a valuable addition to our team
If you don’t have quite enough barista experience, please give us some examples of how you’re a keen and quick learner. Enthusiasm is always a greater asset than experience.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent Pay: $17.50 per hour

Benefits
Casual dress
Discounted or free food
Store discount

Experience:
Barista: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Barista Part Time, Hours Per Week Halifax Regional Municipality (Canada)
🏢 Bird's Nest Cafe
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