Barista (Seasonal)

YOUR DAILY MISSION: Create and deliver a kick ass Café experience for all our guests, by making incredible coffee creations and human bean connections. 

WHO ARE WE? 

We’ve been making kick-ass coffee for over 25 years. 

We’re Canada’s #1 selling Whole Bean coffee. All our coffee is Organic and Fairtrade, roasted right in the Canadian Rocky Mountains smack dab in the middle of nowhere. 

And it’s not just our coffee that’s good. We’ve been recognized as one of the Best Workplaces in Canada by Great Place to Work since 2015. We work hard and have fun. That’s how we roll.  

In 2023, we opened the doors to our reimagined, signature café. It’s as close to fresh-roasted coffee as it can get. This is where mountain culture meets elevated experience. Where human beans and coffee beans are connected. Where everyone who comes through the doors leaves slightly more caffeinated and a whole lot more loved.   

WHO ARE YOU? 

You love coffee. You love people. And you know that great service is just as important as a great cuppa. Whether you're pulling espresso shots or helping someone discover their new favourite blend, you bring care and presence into every conversation. You’re all about creating a welcoming space where everyone feels seen, heard, and well-caffeinated. Things move quickly around here, and you know how to match the pace. You enjoy connecting with others, take pride in the little details, and above all else, know how to have a little fun along the way.  

WHAT WILL YOU DO? 

Create an exceptional experience for all our Café guests, while working with people who love what they do. Your day-to-day will involve crafting quality beverages, running the register, restocking merch, and clearing tables. This is our signature café – there’s no other like it. It only makes sense that our customer service is at the same level of legendary, which is why you’ll be providing a kick-ass experience to everyone who walks through our doors. In a nutshell, yeah, you’ll be making delicious coffee… but you’ll also be creating a one-of-a-kind experience that warms hearts and blows minds.  

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Offer outstanding customer service with a strong focus on prioritizing the guest experience through connection, hospitality, and great coffee. 
• Prepare and serve high-quality coffee and espresso beverages to café standards, ensuring consistency, quality, and speed. 
• Run food and drinks to tables when needed, ensuring orders are delivered accurately and efficiently. 
• Support smooth café operations by clearing tables, stocking the food display, and assisting customers as needed. 
• Maintain cleanliness and organization throughout the café, including washing dishes, keeping tools and ingredients clean and organized, and managing garbage and recycling. 
• Restock fridges, syrups, merchandise, the condiment bar, grab-and-go fridge, and other supplies as needed. 
• Anticipate café and guest needs by staying aware of your surroundings and responding to customer requests or questions. 
• Participate in ongoing training and taste testing to build product knowledge and continuously develop barista skills. 
• Keep all workspaces clean and organized, including both indoor café areas and the patio, and communicate proactively when supplies are running low. 
• Follow Kicking Horse Coffee’s operational procedures for food handling, cash handling, beverage preparation, and safety. 

QUALIFICATIONS  

MUST HAVES: 

• Previous food and beverage experience (café, restaurant, or similar environment) 
• Love for coffee. If you aren’t keen to make a mean cup of joe or learn about all things coffee, this may not be for you. 
• Love for people. You create real connections with people. 
• Strong communication and customer service skills, with the ability to keep pace in a quick-moving, team-focused environment.  
• Availability to work weekends and holidays. Coffee does not take days off, especially in summer 

ASS-ETS: 

• Food Safe Level 1 or 2. 
• Coffee education, including latte art, brewing methods, espresso calibrations, and knowledge of flavour profiles. 
• Point of sale systems and cash handling experience. 

CULTURE CHARACTERISTICS 

• We are looking for people who embody our purpose, soul, and spirit. We want to work with folks who will nurture and enhance our culture of belonging, inclusivity, and love. In practice, this means: 
• Passion for coffee, learning, and continuous improvement. You are a connector and have exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.    
• You have a genuine and fun disposition and see the “mug half full”. You are self-aware and build remarkable relationships.    
• You do every little thing with good intentions and love a good plan. You plan your work and work your plan. You practice solution-based problem-solving.    
• You have strong attention to detail and value accuracy; you set a high standard for quality.   
• You adapt and carry on. You respond to change with ease and speed and are an innovative human bean. You are curious and love to ask questions!    

ADDITIONAL INFO 

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada. 
• This is an on-site position located in Invermere, BC. 
• As the Café operates seven days a week, scheduling requirements will include weekends and statutory holidays. 
• This is a seasonal role, and we're on the lookout for amazing unicorns to join our Cafe team from the beginning of June through the fall. 

PERKS TO PIQUE YOUR INTEREST 

When individuals thrive, communities thrive. And we are here to help that happen. The following perks and programs have been designed with intention to ensure our people prosper.  

• The Dough: What about the dough you ask?! The salary for this position ranges between $19.00 - $21.32 per hour, final rate depending on experience.… and don’t forget about those juicy tips! 
• Mug Fillers: Damn good discounts on coffee beans, and have all the caffeine you will need to keep you fuelled onsite. These benefits include discounted beverages, food, and merchandise in the Café. 
• Environmental and Community Giving: Our Green Commuting program pays employees up to $3.00 per day for choosing a green commute to work. Our Dream Fund provides Kicking Horse Coffee dreamers with financial funding to put towards community projects. 
• The best perk of all, an exceptional crew of human beans that love what they do and kick ass at it too. Foodies, cooks, coffee lovers, fun havers and hard workers alike.  

HOW TO APPLY 

Create your account with our candidate portal (through GetHired) and submit your resume and application form. 

SPIRIT OF LOVE 

Love means welcoming everyone to ensure an inclusive place for all. We seek team members from all walks of life, backgrounds, and cultures.  

Please visit our careers page to see more job opportunities.