Ciao!

Oretta is looking for a Barista to join our team! The ideal candidate has a minimum of 1 year experience in a fast-paced, high-volume café or restaurant with excellent customer service skills, passion for hospitality, and a team-oriented environment.

You must be able to steam milk and use a manual espresso machine! Candidates strongly considered with experience in Italian coffee making/Italian Pastries, Pizzas, and Sandwiches.

Availability at 6am start as an opener, and can work until 6pm as a closer. This is not a late night position.

Pay is minimum wage plus tips, split with the other barista.

About You

Experience in a high-volume, fast-paced dining establishment with guest interaction is an asset!

- Ability to make espresso-based coffees from a manual machine
- Ability to steam milk for Latte, Cappuccino, etc.
- Understanding and passion for making Italian-based coffees and foam techniques, as well as Italian pastries
- Always keeping a clean and organized workspace, as well as the caffe space
- Assisting with order inventory and restocking needs
- Smart Serve Certification - we sell takeout wine in our caffe
- Cash handling and understanding a POS system, as well as Delivery apps
- Good understanding of English language is required, knowing Italian is a strong asset!
- Comfortable working some early morning shifts (6am start)
- Building regular guests, keeping busy, always smiling.

- Reporting to the Manager on duty and/or Caffe Supervisor
- Assisting with Daily Opening or Closing the Caffe (cleaning and maintenance is essential to our role).
- Learning our menu and capable of communicating them to guests efficiently (allergens)
- Making espresso-based coffees manually, with expertise with coffee foam at a high volume




- Working in a high-volume environment, multi-tasking, organizing oneself to allow for a rapid and smooth service with guests.
- Approachable personality, using a POS system to ring items in and processing payments accordingly
- Helping to clear, clean, and reset the caffe space after guest use
- Bringing a positive attitude and professional, reliable work ethic
- Being available early mornings
- Adhering to Caffe opening & closing checklists
- Adhering to Oretta Employee handbook

Company Culture Join us and be part of a dynamic, high-energy environment where your leadership, creativity, and passion for excellence are valued. We are committed to the continuous growth and development of our team, and we look forward to seeing how you can contribute to our ongoing success.

Oretta Hospitality is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or other legally protected status. The unique perspectives and experiences are what make our team stronger.

Benefits

- People-focused culture
- Opportunities for professional development and growth as the restaurant group
- Food discounts within locations
- Staff meal

We look forward to receiving your application! Please be aware that only selected applicants will be contacted for the interview process. Pay: From $17.60 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate

- Toronto, ON M5V 1M5: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):
- Can you arrive for work to start at 6am some days?

Experience:
- Manual espresso machine: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:
- Smart Serve (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Barista/Counter Help - Oretta King (Toronto)
🏢 Oretta Midtown
📍 Toronto