TRAFFIC Western Cape

Barista Specialist

Babylonstoren

Job Description

Babylonstoren is seeking a passionate and skilled Barista Specialist to join our team. If you love coffee and take pride in crafting the perfect cup, we'd love to hear from you.

Requirements
  • Sound knowledge of coffee beans and flavour profiles.
  • Ability to consistently prepare a variety of coffee styles (espresso, cappuccino, latte, flat white, americano, etc.) to a high standard.
  • Understanding of food hygiene and health and safety regulations.
  • Strong customer service skills - friendly, professional, and welcoming.
  • Fluency in Afrikaans and English, with professional communication skills.
  • Ability to work with speed and accuracy under pressure, especially during peak hours.
  • High standards of cleanliness and attention to detail, ensuring machines and workstations are always clean.
  • Strong teamwork and collaboration with fellow shop staff.
  • Experience with handling cash and card payments.
Responsibilities
  • Prepare and serve a variety of coffee beverages to consistently meet high-quality standards.
  • Ensure excellent customer experiences through professional, welcoming, and efficient service.
  • Maintain coffee machines and workstations in a clean and hygienic condition.
  • Follow food safety, health, and hygiene guidelines at all times.
  • Work collaboratively with team members to ensure smooth and efficient daily operations.
  • Accurately process cash and card transactions.
  • Support the shop team with additional tasks and responsibilities as needed.

About This Role

Career insights for Baristas positions

Salary Benchmark
R13,836/month
R9,253 to R20,993/month
Source: WageIndicator ZAR data
Job Outlook
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years and will have large numbers of openings.
Key Skills for This Role
Active Listening Service Orientation Speaking Social Perceptiveness Coordination
Common Technologies
Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft Word