Here's a sample Job Description (JD) for Café Staff — you can customize it based on the size, type, and focus of your café (e.g., specialty coffee shop, casual eatery, etc.).
Job Title: Café Staff / Barista / Café Assistant
Location: [Insert Location]
Reports To: Café Manager / Supervisor
Employment Type: [Full-time / Part-time / Shift-based]
We are seeking friendly, reliable, and energetic café staff to join our team. You will be responsible for delivering excellent customer service, preparing food and beverages, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations of the café.
Greet and serve customers with a positive attitude
Prepare and serve coffee, tea, and other beverages to standard
Operate coffee machines, grinders, and POS systems
Take food and drink orders accurately
Serve food items such as sandwiches, pastries, and snacks
Maintain cleanliness of service areas, tables, and equipment
Restock ingredients, napkins, cups, etc., as needed
Adhere to food safety and hygiene standards
Handle cash and card transactions responsibly
Assist in opening and closing duties as required
Support the team in various duties as needed
Prior experience in a café, restaurant, or food service role (preferred but not mandatory)
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Basic math and cash-handling skills
Friendly, team-oriented, and customer-focused
Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and holidays
Barista training or food handling certification is a plus
Standing for long periods
Working with hot equipment and in a fast-paced setting
Morning, evening, weekend, or holiday shifts depending on schedule
Staff discounts on food and drinks
Training and development opportunities
Flexible scheduling
Friendly, team-oriented environment
Let me know if you'd like a version tailored for a specific role (e.g., barista vs. kitchen assistant) or café type.