Coffee Sales Clerk
コーヒーはんばいてんいん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Sales and Marketing Occupations
- Middle : Sales Clerks
- Minor : Food and Beverage Sales Clerks
Summary
Coffee sales clerks handle brewing and serving coffee in stores, customer service, cashier operations, drink menu recommendations, and other sales tasks.
Description
Coffee sales clerks use extraction techniques such as espresso and drip coffee to serve coffee, perform customer service and cashier duties, clean the store, manage equipment, place inventory orders, and handle a wide range of store operations. They utilize knowledge of bean varieties and roast levels to recommend menus and enhance customer satisfaction through visual elements like latte art. They are also required to manage food hygiene and ensure accurate cash transactions, maintain a clean store environment, and engage in new product promotions and sales management.
Future Outlook
Demand remains stable with the expansion of coffee culture. The value of personnel with advanced barista skills increases with trends in specialty coffee and the third wave.
Personality Traits
Cheerful Personality / Polite and Courteous / Service-Oriented
Work Style
Career Path
Store Staff → Senior Staff/Barista Leader → Store Manager/Supervisor → Area Manager → Independent (Cafe Owner)
Required Skills
Cash Register Operation / Coffee Extraction Techniques / Customer Service Manners / Hygiene Management and Cleaning
Recommended Skills
Coffee Bean Appraisal / Communication Skills (English) / Inventory Management / Latte Art
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention to details such as extraction conditions is necessary to maintain consistent quality. |
| Communication Skills | Smooth communication with customers is essential. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina is required for long hours of standing work and repetitive tasks. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | There are few opportunities for complex mathematical analysis or logical reasoning. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | No advanced mathematical skills are required beyond simple calculations. |
Related Qualifications
- Food Hygiene Manager
Aliases
- Barista
- Coffee Shop Clerk
Related Jobs
- Barista
- Cafe Clerk
- Food and Beverage Sales Clerk