Job Summary

Join the Cafe Sadu team as a Barista and help shape the coffee experience our guests return for. You’ll prepare high-quality coffee and beverages while creating a warm, welcoming experience for every guest.

We’re looking for someone who is passionate about coffee, attentive to detail, energetic, and genuinely enjoys hospitality. You’ll work with our front-of-house and kitchen teams to keep service running smoothly while maintaining high standards of quality, cleanliness, and consistency.

This is a hands-on role in a fast-paced setting where teamwork matters as much as your individual station.

Duties

- Prepare espresso, specialty coffee, tea, and other beverages to Cafe Sadu’s standards
- Dial in espresso and adjust grinders throughout service to maintain quality and consistency
- Steam and texture milk properly for espresso-based beverages and maintain consistency across drinks
- Maintain and clean espresso machines, grinders, and other coffee equipment
- Take guest orders and process transactions accurately using Clover POS
- Prepare and restock the bar before, during, and after service
- Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary bar and service area
- Assist with food preparation, plating, running food, restocking, and other café operations as needed
- Support opening and closing procedures, including cleaning and station breakdown
- Work alongside servers, kitchen staff, and management to keep service running efficiently
- At Cafe Sadu, no task is beneath anyone. Everyone contributes to the entire operation and must be willing to step outside their role to support the team.

Skills & Experience
- 1–2 years of barista experience in a specialty coffee shop or café




- Strong understanding of espresso extraction, dialing in, grinders, and coffee fundamentals
- Knowledge of specialty coffee, including origins, roast profiles, and brewing methods
- Ability to consistently produce well-extracted espresso and properly textured milk
- Strong attention to detail with a focus on quality, consistency, and presentation
- Genuine passion and curiosity for specialty coffee and a willingness to continue learning
- Strong time management and ability to stay calm, focused, and organized during busy service
- Reliable, proactive, and comfortable taking initiative without constant direction
- Strong communication skills and a positive, team-oriented attitude
- Bartending experience and skills are an asset

Requirements
- Food Handler Certificate
- Availability to work weekends and holidays
- Flexible availability for brunch and daytime service

Employee Perks
- Staff meal provided during shifts
- Employee discounts on food and beverages
- Strong earning potential through tips
- Opportunity to grow with a new, independently owned café

Join the Team At Cafe Sadu, we’re creating a neighbourhood café built around great coffee, thoughtful food, and genuine hospitality.

We want people who take pride in their work and understand that strong teams support one another. Whether you’re making espresso, helping a guest, running food, restocking, or assisting another station, everyone helps keep Cafe Sadu moving.

If you’re passionate about coffee, enjoy working with people, and want to grow with a team that values quality and hospitality, we’d love to hear from you.

Pay: From $17.60 per hour

Expected hours: 24.0 – 40.0 per week

Work Location: In person

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