Barista, Pasay

A barista is a person who prepares and serves coffee and other beverages in a caf, coffee shop, or restaurant. Below is a typical job description of a barista:

Prepare and serve beverages

• Make coffee drinks such as espresso, cappuccino, latte, and iced coffee.
• Prepare other drinks like tea, smoothies, and hot chocolate.

Operate coffee equipment

• Use espresso machines, grinders, blenders, and other caf equipment.
• Clean and maintain machines regularly

1. Customer service

• Greet customers warmly and take their orders.
• Answer questions about the menu and recommend drinks.

Handle payments

• Process cash, card, or mobile payments.

Give receipts and correct change.

Maintain cleanliness

• Keep the coffee station, tables, and equipment clean and organized.
• Follow food safety and hygiene standards.
• Prepare food items (if applicable)
• Warm pastries, sandwiches, or other caf snacks.

Stock supplies

Refill coffee beans, milk, syrups, cups, and other ingredients.

Follow company recipes and standards

• Ensure drinks are consistent in taste and presentation.

• Good communication and customer service skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Basic math skills for handling payments
• Attention to detail when preparing drinks
• Teamwork and time management

Baristas usually work in:

• Coffee shops
• Cafs
• Restaurants
• Hotels
• Bakeries