Barista & Books Café Pro

Job Summary

A Barnes & Noble bookstore is a gathering place for readers and the community. As a Barista, you are an integral member of the team at the heart of our Cafés. You welcome customers in a cheerful and helpful way by saying hello, answering questions and consistently going out of your way to connect readers with the right beverages and café items.

Equally, you are an essential part of the café team in maintaining the attractive presentation and ensuring the efficient running of the Café. You help unpack and stock deliveries and keep our bake case and dining area tidy. You work our registers in a quick and friendly manner, ensuring our customers receive a highly professional service.

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- North Canton
- Belden Park - 3515

Part‑Time

• Maintain reliable and punctual attendance for scheduled shifts.
• Fill scheduling gaps when you are able, being flexible and responsive to the needs of the store — open from early mornings to late evenings every day, including weekends and most holidays.
• Approach work with positivity and willingness, performing assigned tasks with purpose and energy, working hard and reliably.
• Be supportive and considerate of colleagues, going out of your way to help others in the team and showing them kindness.
• Always cheerful with customers, consistently going out of your way to help them.
• Show aptitude and willingness to learn new skills and acquire new knowledge in the store.
• Above all, show that you enjoy being a barista.

• Use varied technology including registers, computers, tablets, and programs comfortably and efficiently.
• Develop strong merchandising skills to maintain café presentation and cleanliness.
• Develop effective visual merchandising for counter and floor retail fixtures.
• Run a register competently to serve customers quickly and reliably.
• Support receiving and unpacking of deliveries and ensure accurate stocking.
• Make food and drinks properly and accurately, using drink recipe guides, product specs, and other tools.
• Maintain café cleanliness through daily and weekly cleaning tasks.
• Follow First In First Out (FIFO) practices and date products consistently and correctly.
• Support the bookfloor team willingly and effectively when needed.
• Understand loss prevention procedures and de‑escalation techniques, identify theft, and seek support for problematic behaviors.

As you gain experience, your barista knowledge and skills will develop. You will increasingly contribute to the bookstore’s product offerings and café team. Expected advancements include moving to Senior Barista, where you will take on new challenges and growth opportunities.

All work requires physical activity, including prolonged standing, repetitive bending, lifting, and walking. You may be asked to work in other stores if needed.

For those scheduled to work less than 20 hours per week:
Employee Discount, EAP, Sick Pay.

For those scheduled to work 20‑29.99 hours:
Employee Discount, EAP, Sick Pay, Paid Time Off, Paid Maternity & Parental Leave, Company Paid Holidays, Transit, 401(k) with Company Match.

For those scheduled to work 30 hours or more:
Employee Discount, EAP, Sick Pay, Paid Time Off (including paid Maternity & Parental Leave), Company Paid Holidays, 401(k) with Company Match, Comprehensive Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision), Healthcare and Dependent Care Spending Accounts, Healthcare Spending Account, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Transit, Tuition Reimbursement.

All benefits are subject to terms of the current plan and may change. Additional information can be obtained by the recruiter or Human Resources.