POSITION: FULL-TIME SKILLED BARISTA

Location: Drip House Café – 843 Bank Street, Ottawa, ON
Availability: Full Open Availability Required

ABOUT US:

Drip House Café is a high-volume, fast-paced specialty café in the heart of the Glebe. We’re known for our commitment to exceptional coffee, streamlined operations, and providing a warm and consistent guest experience—even at peak hours. Our team is detail-oriented, collaborative, and takes pride in maintaining a clean, organized, and professional environment from open to close.

TEAMWORK & CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE

• Deliver friendly, warm, and knowledgeable service at all times
• Work closely with the team to keep service flow seamless and efficient
• Communicate clearly with both front and back-of-house team members
• Maintain cleanliness and presentation in both guest-facing and staff areas throughout your shift

THE ROLE:

We are hiring a skilled, experienced barista to join our full-time team. The ideal candidate has relevant experience working in fast-based, high-volume cafés, thrives in a structured and high-energy environment, and has full, open availability for weekday, weekend, and holiday shifts. This role includes full operational responsibilities, including opening/closing procedures, baking, and deep cleaning duties.

BARISTA DUTIES

• Execute espresso-based and brewed drinks with speed and consistency according to Drip House standards
• Steam milk to correct texture and temperature with attention to detail
• Operate, clean, and maintain grinders, espresso machines, brewers, and all bar equipment
• Confidently manage multiple drink tickets and prioritize workflow during rushes
• Maintain a clean and organized station at all times

OPENING / CLOSING DUTIES

• Complete all opening prep including espresso calibration, restocking, baking, and cleaning
• Execute closing responsibilities such as deep cleaning, resetting stations, fridge cleanouts, and daily inventory tasks
• Restock all milk, pastries, paper products, and bar supplies
• Ensure full café cleanliness: bar, back-of-house, bathrooms, floors, and customer areas