Barista Hiring Event

JOB PURPOSE:

Provides customers with prompt service, quality beverages and products, while maintaining a clean and comfortable store environment. Contributes to the unit's success by providing customer service to customers.

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:

High school diploma or equivalent

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

On-the-job training provided

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Previous experience as a barista in a fast-food establishment

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Follows university and store operating policies and procedures

2. Provides quality beverages and food products according to standard recipes or customized by request

3. Engages with customers and responds to customer needs by delivering legendary customer service

4. Anticipates customer and store needs by evaluating environment and customers cues

5. Communicates information to manager

6. Assists with new employee training

7. Follows FIFO methods, health, safety and sanitation guidelines

8. Maintains a clean and organized workspace

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

• Able to learn quickly and understand and execute oral and written instructions and requests clarification when needed

• Available to work flexible hours that may include early mornings, evenings and/or nights

• Maintains a calm demeanor during periods of high volume or unusual events

• Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines

• Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills

• Acts with integrity, honesty and knowledge that promote the culture, values and mission the University and department

• Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite)

• Strong attention to detail and follow up skills

• Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

How to attend

• Park in Central Deck (behind Prillaman Health Sciences Building)
• Address to Central Deck is 525 Parliament Garden Way; use this address for GPS directions
• Parking is FREE the day of the event
• Follow the posted signage; the event is in The Commons Mezzanine (2nd floor)
• Offers may be made on-the-spot!
• Please bring: 2 forms of identification and an updated resume
• Please visit https://www.kennesaw.edu/dining/employment.php for campus map and additional information

What to prepare

• 2 Forms of Identification
• Updated Resume (include all applicable experience)

Preferred dress code

Casual (come as you are, but please be presentable)

What is a hiring event?

Think of it like a job fair, but for one company and more personal. Hiring events are a great way for employers to fill multiple roles quickly. Hiring is a human process, and they would like to meet you to see if you’re a fit!