Barista – Part Time

About the role

Join the Barnes & Noble café team as a Barista, providing friendly service to readers and community members. You will work in a fast‑paced environment, preparing coffee, tea and food items while maintaining a welcoming atmosphere.

Key responsibilities

• Greet customers, answer questions and recommend café items.
• Prepare beverages and food items accurately following recipes and guidelines.
• Operate registers, computers and tablets to process transactions quickly.
• Unpack deliveries, stock shelves and apply FIFO inventory practices.
• Maintain cleanliness of the café, dining area and display cases throughout the shift.
• Support the book‑floor team when needed, ensuring smooth store operations.

Required profile

• Reliable attendance and flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Positive, energetic attitude with a willingness to help colleagues and customers.
• Ability to learn new procedures and adapt to a busy retail environment.
• Enjoyment of working as a barista and interacting with the community.

Required skills

• Proficiency with POS register and related technology.
• Basic computer and tablet usage.
• Understanding of FIFO inventory and product dating.

What we offer

• Flexible part‑time schedule.
• Training on coffee preparation and café operations.
• Employee discounts on books and café items.