Barista

Gigli Caffè is an Italian family-owned, charming café located at BABYPOINT neighbourhood. We offer a unique coffee selection, fresh croissants, sandwiches, salads, smoothies, wine, and cocktails. This bright and cozy spot is ideal for families, business meetings, and evening _aperitivo/Happy hours_. We complete our customers' experience with a big smile! A Barista at Gigli Caffè is a "STAR" who creates a welcome and fun vibe while giving impeccable service. Our ideal candidate LOVES coffee and pastries, has 3+ years of managerial experience in hospitality. The ideal candidate is positive and solution-focused, loves sharing knowledge, and gives excellent customer service by providing prompt service and maintaining a clean and comfortable cafe environment. (Training and interview will be at 399 Jane street- Toronto) Our hours of Operation: *Responsibilities:* * Be on time! * Manage day-to-day operations of the cafe. * Ensure all cafe areas are clean and tidy. * Nurture friendly relationships with customers to increase loyalty and boost our reputation. * Set up stations and replenish displays neatly, including separation of allergens (nuts, wheat, etc.) * Ensure all items are dated and follow First in First Out (FIFO) standards. * Clean and sanitize work areas in accordance with supervising health agency of the area. * Maintain store stock, including retail items, cups, pastry, and coffee ingredients, etc. * Care for facility and company assets and machines maintenance. * Report any issue to the owner in a timely manner. * Perform other duties as required or assigned. * *Essential Qualifications* * 3+ years of manager experience in a fast-paced café and/or coffee shop. * Experience as waiter (preferred). * Knowledgeable and enthusiastic about coffee and a wide variety of drinks preparation and food products. * Experience with latte art (preferred). * Experience preparing and serving cocktails. * Outstanding communication and guest service skills. * Ability to perform simple mathematical calculations and follow directions for all production. * High school diploma. * Be able to serve coffee, pastries, sandwiches, salads, gelato, aperitivos and dinner dishes. * Be able to multitask, take orders/deliver food to tables (if needed) and able to prioritize. * Food Handlers Certificate (preferred). * Smart Serve Certificate. *Job Requirements* * Availability to work onsite (Runnymede & The Junction neighborhoods) with a flexible schedule, including early mornings, afternoons, evenings, and weekends. * Ability to lift up to 50 pounds. * Ability to exert well-paced mobility for up to 8 hours, including standing, walking, bending, and squatting. * Ability to operate equipment such as manual espresso machine, ovens, drink blender, juicer, and Point of Sale. * Fluent in English * Neat and clean appearance. If you meet the job requirements and qualifications, please apply directly or send us your resume. We'd like to inform that only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: $18.00-$19.00 per hour Benefits: * Discounted or free food * Flexible schedule Application question(s): * What is your commute time to our location (399 Jane street and 3042 Dundas street W - Toronto) Experience: * Barista: 2 years (required) Licence/Certification: * Food Handler Certification (preferred) * Smart Serve (preferred) Location: * Toronto, ON (required) Work Location: In person