Job Description – Barista

Role: Barista
Experience: 2–3 Years
Department: Food & Beverage Operations

Key Responsibilities

1. Coffee & Beverage Preparation

- Prepare coffee and speciality beverages according to brand recipes and quality standards.
- Ensure consistency in taste, presentation and preparation time.
- Follow recipe specifications and maintain accurate portion control.
- Operate and maintain espresso machines, grinders and other beverage equipment.
- Ensure all equipment is cleaned and maintained regularly.

2. Guest Service & Operations

- Welcome guests, assist with seating and take orders accurately.
- Coordinate with the kitchen to ensure smooth and timely order execution.
- Serve food and beverages promptly, ensuring quality and presentation standards.
- Handle guest queries, special requests and basic complaints professionally.
- Recommend and upsell menu items wherever appropriate.

3. Inventory & Billing

- Monitor stock levels of coffee beans, milk, syrups and other consumables.
- Track consumption and communicate replenishment requirements to the reporting manager.
- Operate POS systems accurately (Petpooja preferred).
- Handle cash, card and UPI transactions.
- Maintain billing accuracy and complete cash reconciliation at the beginning and end of each shift.

4. Hygiene & Food Safety





- Maintain personal hygiene and grooming standards as per FSSAI guidelines.
- Ensure the cleanliness and sanitisation of counters, service stations and equipment.
- Follow proper food handling, storage and temperature-control practices.
- Prevent cross-contamination and ensure safe handling of milk and perishable ingredients.
- Immediately report hygiene, safety or equipment-related concerns.

Requirements & Qualifications

- 2–3 years of experience as a Barista, with a robust background in coffee preparation and beverage service.
- Good understanding of espresso-based beverages and coffee-making techniques.
- Familiarity with POS and billing systems; Petpooja experience preferred.
- Basic mathematical skills for billing, cash handling and reconciliation.
- Good communication and guest-handling skills.
- Strong attention to detail, cleanliness and consistency.
- Physically fit and comfortable working in a fast-paced hospitality environment.
- Ability to work shifts, weekends and public holidays.

Pay: ₹14,000.00 - ₹20,000.00 per month

Benefits:

- Food provided
- Paid time off

Experience:

- Barista : 1 year (Required)

Language:

- English (Preferred)

Shift availability:

- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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