Front of House / Barista – French Patisserie

Chérubin Pâtisserie is a new independent French pâtisserie opening in Toronto in November 2026.

As we prepare for our opening, we are looking for Front of House team members who are reliable, energetic, customer-focused and comfortable working in a small, hands-on team.

This is not a barista-only position.

Because we are opening with a relatively small team, the role will combine coffee preparation, bakery/pastry sales, customer service, cash handling, restocking, cleaning and general organization of the boutique.

We are looking for people who enjoy working with customers, can stay organized during busy periods, and are willing to take initiative when something needs to be done.

Responsibilities

- Welcome and advise customers
- Sell pastries, viennoiseries and other boutique products
- Prepare espresso-based drinks and other beverages
- Operate the POS and process payments
- Maintain and restock the display counter
- Keep the coffee station, counter and customer areas clean and organized
- Assist with opening and/or closing duties depending on the shift
- Monitor stock levels and communicate restocking needs
- Maintain consistent service standards during both quiet periods and rushes
- Help increase customer satisfaction, loyalty and average transaction value through good product knowledge and thoughtful recommendations

What we are looking for

- Previous experience in a café, bakery, pastry shop, restaurant or food retail environment is preferred
- Barista experience is an asset,



but additional training will be provided before opening on our equipment and standards
- Strong customer service and communication skills
- Comfortable multitasking in a quick-paced environment
- Reliable, organized and proactive
- Comfortable with cleaning, restocking and all day-to-day Front of House duties
- Good level of English required
- French is an asset
- Weekend availability is important

Schedule & Compensation

- Full-time and part-time positions available
- Starting wage: approximately $18/hour + tips
- Performance-based incentives may be introduced based on sales targets and business performance
- Employee discounts / food benefits
- Barista training provided before opening

Growth opportunities Chérubin is a new business, so there will be opportunities for strong team members to grow with us.

For someone reliable, organized and invested in the success of the boutique, the role could progressively evolve toward greater Front of House responsibility, including training new team members and helping manage daily boutique operations.

We value people who are willing to contribute ideas, understand our customers and help us improve as the business develops.

Location: Spadina / Chinatown, Toronto

Expected opening: November 2026

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Advantages

- Discounted or free food
- Flexible schedule
- Store discount

Experience:
- Front of House: 1 year (preferred)

Language:
- English (preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Bakery Sales Associate (Toronto)
🏢 CHERUBIN PATISSERIE
📍 Toronto