Coffee Barback (On-Call)
Invermere, British Columbia
Part-time
$18.13/hour
YOUR DAILY MISSION: Be the connecting force between our Kitchen and Café teams.
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? Well, you kick ass. You want to learn. People enjoy chatting with you because you practically ooze sunshine and glitter. You’re energetic, versatile, and full of initiative, all served with a side of awesome. You thrive in the in-between moments—restocking before anyone even notices we're low, keeping the café flowing like a well-oiled machine, and jumping in wherever you're needed. You move with purpose, anticipate needs, and bring a rhythm to the chaos. Whether it’s lending a hand behind the bar, resetting the floor, or making sure every guest feels the café’s warmth, you’re on it.
WHAT WILL YOU DO?
You’re the vital link between our Café team, keeping everything running smoothly. You’ll maintain a clean, welcoming space for guests, ensuring the display case is fully stocked, and fridges, shelves, and supplies are replenished. From clearing tables and doing dishes to taking orders at the till and keeping the café in tip-top shape—you’re always one step ahead of the game.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Offer outstanding customer service with a focus on prioritizing the customer experience.
- Run food and drinks to tables, ensuring the right order is in the right place.
- Keep the Café running smoothly by clearing tables, stocking the food display, and helping customers. This includes washing dishes, keeping tools and ingredients clean and organized, and handling garbage and recyclables.
- Restock fridges, syrups, merchandise, the condiment bar, grab-and-go fridge, and any other supplies as needed.
- Anticipate customer and Café needs by staying aware of the environment and answering any customer requests or questions.
- Maintain a clean, organized workspace and communicate when supplies are running low. This includes the inside area of the Café as well as the Patio.
- Follow Kicking Horse Coffee's operational procedures for food handling, cash handling, and safety.
- Helping the Kitchen with basic prep work when needed.
QUALIFICATIONS
MUST HAVES:
- Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Solid ability to deliver Kick Ass customer service.
- Scheduling flexibility. We’re open 7 days per week in the summer and 5 days per week the rest of the year. The work hours for this role will vary based on scheduling needs and will mainly be used to support busy periods, such as weekends and holidays, as well as coverage for other team members’ vacation time and health days.
ASS-ETS:
- Prior experience in the coffee industry or a café.
- Food Safe Level 1 Certification.
- Experience with cash handling and POS systems.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
- Highly responsible, reliable, and proactive.
- Quick thinker and problem solver.
- Thrives in a quick-moving, team-oriented environment.
- Stays calm and focused during peak times while focusing on guest needs.
CULTURE CHARACTERISTICS
- 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 place 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
This is a permanent, on-call role with no guarantee of hours or consistent work. Shift times may vary anywhere from 4 – 8 hours per day, with start times as early as 7am. You’ll be our first phone call when last-minute shifts become available or when we’re planning for busy periods.
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.
- Living wages for all our roles, specifically this role starts at $18.13 per hour
- 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.
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