Job summary The Barista is responsible for preparing high-quality coffee and beverages, maintaining consistency in taste and presentation, delivering excellent guest experiences, and ensuring productive beverage station operations. The role requires knowledge of coffee preparation, equipment handling, hygiene, inventory management, wastage control, and teamwork.

Freshers will receive structured training, while experienced baristas are expected to demonstrate technical competence, speed, product knowledge, and independent station management.

1. Key responsibilities

A. Coffee and beverage preparation
- Prepare espresso, americano, cappuccino, café latte, flat white, mocha, and other menu beverages according to standardized recipes.
- Prepare iced coffees, cold brews, teas, chocolate beverages, and signature drinks.
- Maintain correct coffee dosage, extraction yield, brewing time, milk texture, temperature, and presentation.
- Dial in grinders and monitor espresso extraction to maintain consistency.
- Follow approved recipes, cup sizes, garnishing standards, and beverage specifications.
- Check every beverage before handover and promptly correct preparation errors.

B. Guest service and product knowledge
- Explain coffee origins, roast profiles, tasting notes, and brewing methods offered by Cafficana.
- Recommend beverages based on guest preferences.
- Maintain knowledge of ingredients, customizations, and allergen information.
- Promote signature beverages and complementary products professionally.
- Handle guest feedback courteously and escalate complaints when necessary.

C. Equipment and station management
- Operate espresso machines, grinders, blenders,



and manual brewing equipment safely.
- Complete opening setup and equipment readiness checks.
- Clean steam wands after every use and maintain clean brewing tools.
- Perform scheduled cleaning according to manufacturer instructions and SOPs.
- Report equipment malfunctions and avoid unauthorized repairs.
- Maintain an organized, clean, and service-ready beverage station.

D. Hygiene and food safety
- Follow applicable FSSAI requirements and Cafficana food safety SOPs.
- Maintain personal hygiene, grooming, and uniform standards.
- Store milk and other perishable ingredients correctly.
- Check ingredient freshness, labels, expiry dates, and storage temperatures.
- Follow FIFO/FEFO stock rotation and prevent cross-contamination.
- Complete cleaning and temperature records accurately.

E. Inventory and cost control
- Monitor coffee beans, milk, syrups, chocolate, tea, cups, lids, and takeaway materials.
- Use standardized measures to control beverage costs.
- Record spills, remakes, breakages, and ingredient wastage.
- Report low stock and unusual consumption to the Head Barista.
- Assist with receiving deliveries and physical inventory counts when assigned.

F. Teamwork and training
- Attend daily briefings and follow shift instructions.
- Coordinate with service associates and kitchen staff during peak periods.
- Complete coffee, hygiene, equipment, and customer-service training.
- Participate in tastings, menu trials, and practical assessments.
- Support new colleagues when assigned by the Head Barista.

Pay: ₹15,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month

Benefits

- Commuter assistance
- Flexible schedule
- Food provided

Work Location: In person

📌 Barista (Kozhikode)
🏢 CAFFICANA
📍 Kozhikode