Barista, FT, Toronto ON

Working Title: Barista
Employment Status: Full-Time
Starting Hourly Rate: $20.00 per hour
Address: Toronto, ON
New Hire Schedule: 7-7 availability, but 8-hour shift

You might not know our name, but you know where we are. That’s because Compass Group Canada is part of a global foodservice and support services company that’s the 6th largest employer in the world, with 625,000 employees.

You’ll find us in schools, colleges, hospitals, office buildings, senior living communities, tourist attractions, sports venues, remote camps and military installations and more. We’re in all major cities, at remote work sites and everywhere in between – doing business in Canada and 50+ other countries where you can learn and grow. Join us now and point your career forward!

Imagine a place where people work as one to create an experience that inspires many. Join us and know that you make it possible for friends, families, and co-workers to come together. No matter why they gather, we’re here to serve. Because of what we do, people share so much more than a meal. And that’s why this is so much more than a job.

Why work with Eurest Dining? We are a member of Compass Group Canada, the leading food and support Services Company. We provide diverse, innovative dining services to corporate headquarter locations, law firms, manufacturing facilities, distribution centres and call centres. Join our commitment to providing exceptional food service to the best of business and industry.

Job Summary

How you will make an impact:
Compass Group Canada's Inspire division is dedicated to providing exceptional hospitality and operations services. We are seeking a dedicated and dynamic Hospitality Manager to lead our team, ensuring outstanding client experiences, efficient operations, and overall excellence in service delivery.

As a Barista, you will:

  • Welcome customers by determining their coffee interests and needs
  • Educate customers by presenting and explaining the coffee drink menu, answering questions
  • Prepare coffee drinks by following prescribed recipes and preparation techniques for coffee drinks, such as, espresso, cafe latte, and cappuccino
  • Sell coffee and coffee grinding/brewing equipment by explaining differences in coffee beans and coffee preparation machines; demonstrating how brewing equipment operates
  • Maintain inventories by replenishing coffee bean supply; stocking coffee brewing equipment; maintaining supplies, pastries, and cookies for coffee bar and support in other areas of the Cafe as needed, such as micro market, cashier
  • Assist the Food Services Team with serving breakfast, pastries, lunch, soups, when needed.
  • Keep equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs
  • Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by following organization standards and sanitation regulations
  • Improve quality results by studying, evaluating, and re-designing processes; implementing changes; maintaining and improving the appearance of the store and coffee bar

About you:

  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Previous work experience as a Barista is an asset
  • Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and request clarification when needed
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team
  • Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position

Compass Group Canada is committed to nurturing a diverse workforce representative of the communities within which we operate. We encourage and are pleased to consider all qualified candidates, without regard to race, colour, citizenship, religion, sex, marital / family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age, disability or persons who may require an accommodation, to apply.

For accommodation requests during the hiring process, please contact PeopleHub@compass-canada.com for further information.

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