Ki Cafe, a Japanese-inspired cafe located beside Royal Oak Skytrain Station in Burnaby, is seeking dedicated individuals to join our team. We specialize in bubble tea, house-baked desserts, freshly made waffles, and home-style meals. We are currently looking for cafe staff with a passion for customer service and availability during mornings and weekends.

Responsibilities:

• Warmly greet customers upon their arrival
• Take detailed orders, paying attention to customer preferences (e.g., coffee blend, dairy and sugar ratios)
• Prepare food and beverages according to established recipes
• Serve beverages and food to customers
• Handle payment transactions accurately and efficiently
• Maintain cleanliness of the cafe, including cleaning and dishwashing duties
• Ensure the kitchen is tidy and organized

Requirements:

• Strong communication and listening skills
• Previous experience as a Barista is preferred
• Proficiency in operating brewing equipment
• Knowledge of sanitation regulations and practices
• Flexibility to work various shifts, with preference given to those with weekday afternoon/evening availability
• Ability to gauge and cater to customers’ preferences

If you are enthusiastic, detail-oriented, and enjoy creating an exceptional cafe experience, we would love to hear from you. Please note that applicants must be presently located in Canada to be considered.
To apply, please send your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting your relevant experience to [email protected] We appreciate all applications, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: $18.00-$19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food
• On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Burnaby, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Are you looking for full-time or part-time work?
• Are you looking for a long-term position or a short-term position?
• Do you have a Class 5 driver’s license? Do you own your own vehicle?
• Why work for us? What interested you in applying for this position?
• What is your current work availability? (Availability for 3+ months)
• Do you have a work/student permit or are you a permanent resident? If you have a permit, when does it expire?
• How far is your commute to the cafe?

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:

• Customer service: 1 year (preferred)

Language:

• English (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• FoodSafe (preferred)

Work Location: In perso

• Warmly greet customers upon their arrival
• Take detailed orders, paying attention to customer preferences (e.g., coffee blend, dairy and sugar ratios)
• Prepare food and beverages according to established recipes
• Serve beverages and food to customers
• Handle payment transactions accurately and efficiently
• Maintain cleanliness of the cafe, including cleaning and dishwashing duties
• Ensure the kitchen is tidy and organize