Barista (PTR)

About Roanoke College

Roanoke College is a place where every student who works hard has the opportunity to succeed. We champion potential, providing essential learning and leadership through innovative academic programs and transformative educational experiences, giving students the mettle, mindset, and empathy to pursue lives of purpose, build meaningful careers, and meet society’s most pressing needs. Located in scenic Salem, Virginia, Roanoke College is an intimate, welcoming community that has served the local region and beyond for nearly 200 years. Now, we’re building on momentum and offering a Roanoke experience for today’s students and a legacy that belongs to every Maroon. Learn about the College's new strategic plan, Imagine Roanoke: A Strategic Plan for Roanoke College and the 21st Century Learner .

Roanoke College is a nationally ranked residential liberal arts college affiliated with the Lutheran Church (ELCA), located in the beautiful Roanoke Valley of Virginia. A Phi Beta Kappa institution, Roanoke College is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks diversity among its faculty, staff, and students; women and members of under-represented groups are especially encouraged to apply.

The Position

The Barista works in Rooney’s Brews; a coffee shop and café located in Roanoke College’s Fintel Library. This position requires a passion for specialty coffee and desire to learn the craft with customer service ability. The Barista will thrive if they possess strong interpersonal communication, customer service and teamwork skills, and can multi-task in a fast-paced environment. This position works August through May when Rooney’s Brews is open.

Key Responsibilities :

• Serve customers with enthusiasm in a positive and friendly manner
• Prepare and serve beverages to operation standards
• Prepare and serve food in a safe and sanitary manner
• Handling payment transactions accurately using a variety of tenders, including: Cash, Credit, etc..
• Develop strong knowledge of menu items and be able to provide customers with product details
• Complete training programming as directed to ensure strong product knowledge.
• Maintain all equipment, cleaning as required for peak operating performance
• Daily and weekly cleaning tasks as required in the café, seating areas and storeroom
• Complete daily inventory of menu items to assist in ordering products
• Wash dishes and small wares as needed
• Educating customers on specialty coffee and engaging them for feedback
• Opening and closing of café following operating procedures

Education, Experience, Skills, and Abilities :

• Previous experience in coffee service is preferred, however previous food service or customer service experience is considered.
• Ability to meticulously maintain a clean and safe food service environment
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Positive communication with guests and co-workers is essential
• Required to obtain ServSafe certification within 6 months of hire.
• Weekend availability may be required.