Cafe Staff (Self-Service Store)
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Sales and Marketing Occupations
- Middle : Sales Clerks
- Minor : Food and Beverage Sales Clerks
Summary
A job in self-service cafe stores involving providing drinks and light meals, handling payments, cleaning, and restocking inventory.
Description
Cafe Staff (Self-Service Store) work in self-service coffee shops or light meal providers, arranging the store so customers can easily take drinks and food themselves, restocking inventory, cleaning, collecting trash, operating self-checkout registers, etc. They manage equipment such as drip coffee or espresso machines, thoroughly maintain hygiene, and improve store operational efficiency. During peak times, quick responses are required, and they also handle equipment malfunctions and stock shortages.
Future Outlook
The cafe market is highly competitive, but self-service stores align with trends emphasizing efficiency and non-contact services, and steady demand is expected from the perspective of cost reduction and operational efficiency improvement.
Personality Traits
Attentive / Cheerful Personality / High Cleanliness Awareness / Physically Fit
Work Style
Career Path
Part-time / Part-time → Store Manager Candidate → Area Manager → Franchise Owner
Required Skills
Customer Service Manners / Drink Preparation / Hygiene Management and Cleaning / Inventory Management / Register Operation
Recommended Skills
Basic Barista Knowledge / Coffee Extraction / Communication Skills (English) / Customer Service
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Essential for hygiene management and maintaining drink quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Involves long hours of standing work and cleaning tasks. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Tasks are proceduralized, and complex analysis is not required. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Provided menus are limited, with few new developments. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Money handling involves only basic calculations, no advanced arithmetic needed. |
Related Qualifications
- Food Hygiene Manager
Aliases
- Self-Service Barista
- Self-Service Cafe Staff
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- Barista
- Restaurant Floor Staff
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