Join Alforno Cafés as a Coffee Trainer and share your passion for specialty coffee while developing our café teams. Reporting to the Coffee Specialist, you will provide hands-on training and coaching, maintain consistent beverage and service standards, and support operations across multiple locations. This role includes shift coverage and full day-to-day Café Manager responsibilities during manager absences, combining coffee expertise, leadership and exceptional guest service.

What are the duties to perform:

Prepare and serve exceptional coffee while delivering warm, efficient guest service

Train and coach new and existing employees on coffee preparation, café workflow, and company standards

Monitor beverage quality, calibrate espresso equipment, and reinforce proper equipment care

Work with the Coffee Specialist and Café Managers to address quality and training needs

Provide scheduled and short-notice shift coverage across café locations

Assume Café Manager responsibilities during absences, including team supervision, staffing, guest concerns, cash handling, inventory, and ordering

Why Alforno Cafés?

Join a team dedicated to craftsmanship, hospitality, and quality

Help strengthen our coffee program and develop our café teams

Enjoy competitive compensation and employee perks

Explore growth and development opportunities within Teatro Group

What will you bring to the team:

Minimum two years of specialty coffee, barista, or café experience

Strong knowledge of espresso preparation,



grinder adjustment, milk texturing, and coffee quality standards

Ability to train, coach, and provide constructive feedback

Strong leadership skills and the ability to independently manage daily café operations

Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills

Previous training, shift lead, or supervisory experience preferred

Flexibility to work across multiple locations, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays

Why Join Teatro Group?

Health & Wellness Benefits - Eligible employees working 25+ hours per week can access group benefits after completing their 3-month probationary period, including dental, vision and extended health coverage, plus an additional $2,000 in mental health coverage.

Employee Discounts - Enjoy employee discounts across Teatro Ristorante, Cucina, EAT, Alforno and Alforno Cafés.

Growth opportunities & Development - Build your skills through training and explore opportunities to grow your career across Teatro Group.

Employee Recognition - Be recognized by your peers through our quarterly recognition program, with Employee of the Quarter receiving a recognition prize.

Be Part of Something New - Join the team and help shape Alforno’s next chapter in Canmore.

Our commitment to craft and technique spans Teatro Group's 30-year history. Since 1993, Teatro Group has been a proud cornerstone of Calgary's vibrant service and culinary fabric!

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