Temporary Barista at Barnes & Noble Café

About the role

Join the Barnes & Noble café team as a Temporary Barista, providing friendly service and quality beverages to customers in a bustling bookstore environment.

Key responsibilities

• Greet customers, answer questions, and recommend café items.
• Prepare food and drinks accurately using recipes and guidelines.
• Operate registers, computers, tablets, and POS systems efficiently.
• Maintain café cleanliness, follow FIFO practices, and stock deliveries.
• Support the book floor team when needed and follow loss‑prevention procedures.

Required profile

• Reliable, punctual attendance and flexibility for varied shift times.
• Positive, energetic attitude with a willingness to help colleagues and customers.
• Enjoyment of barista work and a desire to learn new skills.

Required skills

• Proficiency with registers, computers, tablets, and POS technology.
• Basic merchandising and visual presentation abilities.
• Understanding of FIFO inventory practices and hygiene standards.

What we offer

• Employee discount, Employee Assistance Program, and sick pay.
• Paid time off, parental leave, and company‑paid holidays for eligible hours.
• 401(k) with company match, health, dental, vision benefits, and tuition reimbursement for full‑time schedules.