Part-Time Barista

About The Commons

The Commons is an ecosystem of entrepreneurs, businesses & curious minds - working, connecting and growing under a common roof. Driven by the sincere desire to see people flourish. We support curiosity and believe in the collective power of people to instigate change. Our focus is on building and strengthening community and we challenge the status quo in an effort to innovate.

About the Role

We are seeking a Part-Time Barista to join our team in our Collingwood Canteen Team! The Part-Time Barista will work closely with the Lead Barista to ensure excellent customer service and assist the preparation of coffee and other food/beverages. You will have a wide range of responsibilities to maintain the quality of our space and offerings. You will play an integral part in maintaining our fantastic customer service standards while providing high-level barista service to customers.

The Part-Time Barista will require the ability to work 20-25 hours per week. All rostered shifts will be between Canteen operating hours of Monday-Friday between 7:00am-4:00pm.

About you

You will bring prior café/restaurant experience, preferably serving a multitude of functions as a barista or wait staff. Some skills we are looking for include:

• 2+ Years experience working in an Australian Cafe
• Available to start on the 1st of November 
• Experience in food preparation such as sandwiches
• Venue monitoring & ordering 
• Coffee knowledge and ability to make a variety of beverages
• Excellent communication & customer service skills
• Motivated attitude & looking to broaden experience in the industry
• Experience working with La Marzocco coffee machines (highly desired)
  
  

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES  

Customer Service & Hospitality 

• Provide excellent customer service to members of the space
• Handle customer enquiries & provide general wait assistance
• Efficiently handle customer complaints & apply conflict resolution when required
• Maintain the high-level customer service standards of The Commons 

Cafe

• Provide general barista support to the Lead Barista, including:
  • Taking and preparing orders
  • Monitoring stock/products
  • Adjusting grinder
  • Upkeeping hygiene standards
• Maintain cleanliness of the cafe 
• Ensure all machines & utensils are in pristine condition 
• Maintain a safe working environment for all staff and customers
   

Work Health & Safety 

• Conduct and maintain safe work practices by enduring WHS standards are adhered at all times
• Ensure compliance with WHS standards. Communicate and educate members and team members to ensure a safe environment

Values

All actions, conversations, and behaviours are to display behaviours that reflect the philosophy and values of The Commons:

• Putting our members first
• Fostering our community
• Working together as a team
• Constantly learning and growing