CIAO!

Oretta King is looking for a Barista to join our team! The ideal candidate has a minimum of 1 year experience in a fast-paced, high-volume café or restaurant with excellent customer service skills, passion for hospitality, and a team-oriented environment.

ABOUT US

Oretta first opened their doors in 2017 to provide Toronto’s vibrant King West area with an authentic yet modern day Italian culinary experience.
Our menu features a variety of classic Italian dishes with innovative twists on traditional recipes. The restaurant’s design typically reflects a blend of classic Italian elegance with modern aesthetics. Expect a stylish and inviting atmosphere that enhances the guest dining experience, with attention to detail in decor and table settings.
At Oretta, hospitality is paramount. Our team is dedicated to creating a welcoming environment where guests feel valued and where we want to create and experience they remember.

ABOUT YOU

We are looking for a Barista to join our Oretta Caffe. The ideal candidate has experience in customer service, enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, can multi-task and bring a positive energy to our space. As a member the team you must be reliable, comfortable working for extended periods of time, be outgoing and inviting- if you have an outgoing personality, this position is for you! Experience in a high-volume, fast-paced dining establishment with guest interaction is an asset!

• Ability to make espresso-based coffees from a manual machine
• Understanding and passion for making Italian-based coffees and foam techniques, as well as Italian pastries
• Always keeping a clean and organized workspace
• Assisting with order inventory and restocking needs
• Smart Serve Certification
• Cash handling and understanding a POS system
• Good understanding of English language is required, knowing Italian is an asset!
• Comfortable working some early morning shifts and available on Saturdays and Sundays especially

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Reporting to the Manager on duty
• Assisting with Daily Opening or Closing the Caffe (cleaning and maintenance is essential to our role).
• Learning our menu and capable of communicating them to guests efficiently (allergens)
• Making espresso-based coffees manually, with expertise with coffee foam at a high volume
• Working in a high-volume environment, multi-tasking, organizing oneself to allow for a fast and smooth service with guests.
• Approachable personality, using a POS system to ring items in and processing payments accordingly
• Helping to clear, clean, and reset the caffe space after guest use
• Bringing a positive attitude and professional, reliable work ethic
• Being available early mornings
• Adhering to Caffe opening & closing checklists
• Adhering to Oretta Employee handbook

Please refer the Job description for details