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- Kitchen, food prep, and food storage areas are clean and properly sanitized. This includes washing dishes and cooking equipment, cleaning floors, sanitizing countertops and cutting boards, and maintaining all areas to health code standards. - Prepare food. This includes making crepes or cooking on a grill. - Take food orders. - Interact with customers. - Making consistent crepes, waffles, and sandwiches as required by recipes provided maintaining the Cafe Lahooti standard - Operating an automatic espresso machine, dialing in and tasting espresso throughout the day to ensure quality, and steaming non-dairy milks to make espresso-based beverages. - Providing warm, friendly, and professional service to guests - Being extremely punctual, and tidy in appearance - Taking to-go orders, and operating the cash register - Making bubble tea, shakes, and icecream bowls - Keeping an organized, and tidy work area - Performing all support tasks in the cafe, including but not limited to cleaning equipment, sweeping floors, and maintaining a clean environment.

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Barista to join our dynamic team in a fast-paced café environment. As a Barista, you will be the face of our café, responsible for creating exceptional coffee and bubble tea experiences for our customers. Your expertise in brewing and serving coffee, combined with your knowledge of beverage preparation, will contribute to our goal of providing high-quality drinks and exceptional customer service. You will have the opportunity to engage with our loyal customers, share your love of coffee, and foster a welcoming atmosphere in our café. Beyond just making coffee, you will also play a key role in maintaining a clean and organized workspace, managing inventory, and ensuring equipment is in top condition. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and enjoy a variety of tasks, from crafting specialty drinks to training new team members, we encourage you to apply. This position offers the chance to be part of a community focused on craftsmanship and customer satisfaction, where your skills can shine and grow within a supportive team. Join us in making our café a beloved spot for enthusiasts and casual visitors alike! Responsibilities Prepare and serve a variety of coffee and bubble tea beverages Provide outstanding customer service while engaging with customers Maintain cleanliness and organization of the café and workspace Operate and maintain coffee brewing equipment such as espresso machines Manage inventory levels, including ordering and stock rotation Train and mentor new team members to uphold quality standards Requirements Previous experience as a barista or in a similar role Strong knowledge of coffee brewing techniques and drink preparation Excellent customer service and communication skills Ability to work in a fast-paced environment Basic math skills for handling transactions Flexibility to work varying shifts, including weekends and holidays A positive attitude and team-oriented mindset