Barista

Job summary

Prepare and serve espresso drinks, filter coffee, and specialty beverages while providing friendly, attentive customer service. Maintain café equipment and clean work areas, process payments, assist with food and retail offerings, and coordinate with the team to support daily operations.

Job details

Are you ready to get out of the city? The Pink Geranium Café & Grocery, Galiano Island, BC is hiring. Position Summary We are seeking a friendly and skilled Barista to join our team at the Pink Geranium Café & Grocery. As a cornerstone of the Bodega propeties, the Pink Geranium is a vibrant community gathering space dedicated to delivering exceptional coffee and café service. The successful candidate will craft high-quality beverages, provide outstanding customer service, and contribute to a warm, welcoming atmosphere for both locals and island visitors. Key Responsibilities Prepare and serve a variety of espresso drinks, filter coffee, and specialty beverages with skill and consistency Operate espresso machines and other café equipment safely and maintain equipment in good working order Maintain a clean and organized workstation, café, and customer seating areas in compliance with health and safety standards Provide exceptional customer service, remembering regular customers' preferences and ensuring their satisfaction Process cash and digital payments accurately and manage the point-of-sale system Assist with food and beverage preparation and the café's retail offerings as needed Communicate effectively with team members and management to support smooth daily operations Required Qualifications Experience making espresso drinks and operating espresso machines (minimum 1 year preferred) Strong customer service skills and a passion for hospitality Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously Reliability and a positive, collaborative attitude Attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness and food safety standards Preferred Qualifications Barista certification or formal coffee training Knowledge of coffee origins, flavor profiles, and brewing methods Experience in a café or hospitality setting on a small island or remote community Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and seasonal shifts What We Offer Competitive hourly wage and tips Flexible scheduling Discounted café beverages and meals Low cost housing. A supportive team environment and opportunities for skill development The chance to be part of a thriving island community and beloved local business How to Apply Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter to [contact information]. You may also visit us in person at the Pink Geranium Café & Grocery on Galiano Island. The Bodega Ridge Collection is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace for all team members.

What you’ll do

Prepare and serve espresso drinks, filter coffee, and specialty beverages while providing friendly, attentive customer service. Maintain café equipment and clean work areas, process payments, assist with food and retail offerings, and coordinate with the team to support daily operations.

Requirements

At least one year of experience making espresso drinks and operating espresso machines is preferred, along with strong customer service skills and a passion for hospitality. Candidates should be reliable, collaborative, detail-oriented, able to multitask in a fast-paced environment, and committed to cleanliness and food safety; coffee training and café experience are preferred.

Benefits

• Flexible Scheduling
• Discounted Café Beverages and Meals
• Low-Cost Housing
• Supportive Team Environment
• Opportunities for Skill Development

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Food safety · Preferred
• Multitasking · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Espresso Preparation
• Coffee Brewing
• Espresso Machine Operation
• Customer Service
• Hospitality
• Cash and Digital Payment Processing
• Point-of-Sale System Operation
• Food and Beverage Preparation
• Equipment Maintenance
• Food Safety
• Cleanliness and Organization
• Multitasking
• Team Communication
• Attention to Detail
• Coffee Knowledge

Job areas

• Hospitality
• Food & Beverage
• Customer Service & Support
• Retail