Forecast Coffee in our popular Village Square location are hiring! This is a rare opportunity to join a busy cafe in the middle of town, with an awesome, long-term team.
The ability to build relationships with our regulars, work well under pressure, provide calm, positive leadership and maintain high standards during peak times, is essential. We are a small but hard-working team, so leading by example is a must.
The Role:
Looking for someone to work through until the end of the 2026 summer season (and beyond to winter if desired!)
4 x 8-10 hour shifts (3 days off)
**Must be available to work weekends through summer**
Spirit ski pass FT employee benefit in Winter
Daily Operations:
- Preparing and serving our full hot menu, barista service, baking cookies, clearing tables, washing dishes – getting dirty and leading by example!
- Providing coaching and training to baristas, to ensure high performance, food and coffee standards.
- Managing the café floor: providing leadership and guidance to the team of baristas when the cafe manager is not present. Delegating tasks.
- Managing labour during quiet times.
- Opening and closing the cafe following all open/close procedures, and ensuring that the cafe is secure before leaving at end of day.
-Cash handling- ensuring accuracy in till counts and change float.
- Ensuring store cleanliness – plan and delegate daily and weekly cleaning tasks to barista team.
- Deal with customer complaints in a polite, respectful manner, enhancing customer experience.
Administrative Operations:
- Support barista, kitchen and bakery training as directed by the cafe manager
- Record waste, temperature logs and batch codes every day.
- Place orders using our ordering software.
- Adhere to Food Safe, Work Safe policy’s, and following BC Liquor laws.
- Report maintenance issues to Cafe Manager and plan service as directed.
Requirements:
2+ years coffee experience is essential.
Previous kitchen/food prep experience is essential.
Previous Supervisory experience is an asset.
Serving it Right is required.
Food safe is required.
Base wage $20 + hourly tips (increase after 6 months)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00-$21.80 per hour
Application question(s):
- Do you have 2+ years coffee experience?
Experience:
- cafe and/or kitchen: 1 year (preferred)
Location:
Work Location: In person
