About this role
At Pallet Coffee Roasters, our goal is to make specialty coffee approachable while sharing a genuine love of great coffee with our community. We are proud to cultivate a team of knowledgeable, engaged professionals who care deeply about craft, hospitality, and creating memorable experiences.
We're looking for an experienced and reliable *full-time barista* to join the team at our Yukon Street location.
Apply now, *we would love to hear from you! :)*
What you'll get
- Competitive wage (*$18.75/h* + additional tips, average *$4.5-$6.5/h*)
- Ongoing growth and training opportunities,
- An excellent work environment and team culture,
- Discounted food, free or discounted drinks on and off shift and discounted retail items and coffee.
- Company events and gatherings.
- Health benefits.
What you'll do
- Provide knowledgeable, professional service and help guests navigate the menu and coffee offerings.
- Prepare coffee and other drinks to our standards.
- Dial in espresso throughout the day, monitor extraction and make adjustments as needed to maintain consistency.
- Complete daily opening and closing procedures.
- Carry out routine cleaning and basic maintenance of espresso machines, grinders, brewers and other bar equipment.
- Operate the POS, process orders accurately and handle cash and card payments.
- Assist with kitchen and food preparation tasks when required.
- Contribute to a clean, organized and welcoming cafe environment throughout every shift.
What you'll need
- At least *1-2 years of* experience preparing and serving coffee.
- Knowledge of the *specialty coffee* sector.
- Demonstrated experience in customer service and excellent communication skills.
- A true passion for the service industry and customer service, with a desire to learn and grow.
- Ability to perform daily bar opening and closing.
- Knowledge of espresso machine operation, grinder calibration, and daily cleaning and maintenance of coffee equipment; ongoing training will be provided.
- Skills in latte-art _*(heart and rosetta are required)*_
- Experience with various brewing methods (espresso, pour-over, drip..)
- Ability to thrive when faced with new challenges and keep calm under pressure.
- Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to multitask.
- Be a punctual and reliable team player with strong interpersonal skills.
- FoodSafe level 1 (preferred).
Are you interested in joining our team?
Please reply to this posting with your *resume* and tell us a little bit about yourself, your background and your current availability.
We look forward to hearing from you!
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
Pallet is an equal opportunity employer; we welcome applications from people regardless of race, ethnicity, citizenship, creed, place of origin, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, family status, marital status, disability, age and any other protected characteristic.
We value the diversity of the people we hire and serve. Diversity at Pallet means fostering a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated and respected, as well as responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each person?s talents and strengths.
Requests for accommodation due to a disability or any other protected characteristic can be made at any stage of the recruitment process and during employment by contacting our HR Team.
Pay: $18.75 per hour
Expected hours: 35.0 ? 40.0 per week
Benefits
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- Store discount
- Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate
- Vancouver, BC V5Y 3W3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s)
- If hired, what would be your earliest possible start date?
- Depending on operational needs, this position may require