Barista

Job Title

Barista-Chef (Café / Coffee House) – Sector 20, Gurugram

Location

Sector 20, Gurugram, Haryana, India

Purpose of the Role

To manage and execute the preparation of both café-style beverages (espresso, brewed coffee, cold drinks) and a selected hot food menu; to maintain high standards of guest experience and food/beverage quality; to assist in daily operations of the café (including stock-control, hygiene, equipment maintenance) and to help build loyal clientele.

Key Responsibilities

Beverage Preparation & Quality

• Prepare and serve espresso-based drinks, brewed coffee, cold beverages, teas, and other specialty drinks to brand standards.

• Maintain consistency in taste, appearance and presentation of beverages.

• Monitor equipment (espresso machines, grinders, blenders, cold brewers) to ensure optimal functioning and alert management of any issues.

• Stay updated on new drink trends/menu items and proactively recommend to manager.

Food Preparation & Assistance

• Prepare a selection of hot or cold food items (sandwiches, quiches, desserts, pastries) according to café menu and SOPs.

• Ensure correct portioning, presentation and plating (if applicable).

• Support kitchen/hotch area in maintaining cleanliness, stock rotation, expiry checks.

Guest Service & Upselling

• Greet guests warmly, interact with them to understand preferences, suggest complementary items (e.g., a pastry with a coffee).

• Handle orders efficiently via POS/digital payment, manage cash if required.

• Address basic guest feedback or complaints on the spot and report to manager.

• Work proactively to drive additional sales (e.g., recommending seasonal items, merchandise, whole-bean packs).

Store Operations & Hygiene

• Ensure the café environment (counters, seating area, equipment, restrooms) is clean, organised and meets health & safety standards.

• Perform cleaning, restocking (cups, beans, syrups, napkins, condiments) according to schedule.

• Manage inventory: assist with daily/weekly stock counts, expiry checks, wastage control.

Ensure compliance with food safety standards (Hygiene, Temperature control, Cross-contamination prevention).Assist opening/closing procedures, shift hand-over, cash reconciliation (if involved).

Teamwork & Training

• Mentor/train junior baristas/crew in beverage recipes, machine usage, guest service standards.

• Work as part of a team, communicate issues/ideas to manager for process improvement.

• Flexibility to work shifts (morning, day, possibly late evening) and weekends/holidays as per café’s schedule.

Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum 6–1 years’ experience as a barista or in café/beverage service (preferably with some food preparation experience).

• Good working knowledge of coffee machines, grinders, brew methods, cold-beverages, and food-prep areas.

• Excellent guest-service skills – friendly, approachable, able to build relationships with repeat customers.

• Good communication skills (English & Hindi) to interact with diverse clientele.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, multitask, handle pressure during peak hours.

• Basic arithmetic for handling POS/cash, inventory counts.

• Attention to detail (presentation, cleanliness, quality).

• Willing to stand for long periods, lift/move items (stock, trays) as required.

• A sense of pride in delivering high standards and upholding brand image.

Preferred (but not mandatory)

• Certification or training in coffee/barista skills or food safety/hygiene.

• Prior experience with up-selling or retail café merchandise/whole‐bean packs.

• Knowledge of latte art and advanced brew techniques (for premium cafés).

Familiarity with digital POS systems and café inventory software.

• It is a Full Time Cook / Chef job for candidates with 6 months - 3 years of experience.

More about this Barista job

1. What is the eligibility criteria to apply for this Barista job?
   Ans: The candidate should be 12th Pass and above and above with 6 months - 3 years of experience of experience
2. How much salary can I expect for this job role?
   Ans: You can expect a salary of ₹15000 - ₹20000 per month that depends on your interview. It's a Full Time job in Gurgaon.
3. How many working days are there for this Barista job?
   Ans: This Barista job will have 6 working days.
4. Are there any charges applicable while applying or joining this Barista job?
   Ans: No, there is no fee applicable for applying this Barista job and during the employment with the company, i.e., Ganpati Infra Solution Private Limited.
5. Is it a work from home job?
   Ans: No, it’s not a work from home job and can't be done online.
6. How many openings are there for this Barista role?
   Ans: There is an immediate opening of 10 Barista at Ganpati Infra Solution Private Limited
7. Who can apply for this job?
   Ans: Both Male and Female candidates can apply for this Cook / Chef job.
8. What are the timings of this Barista job?
   Ans: This Barista job has 09:00 AM - 06:00 PM timing.