Coffee shop clerk

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Industry & Occupation

Service, Retail & Sales

Classification

Summary

Coffee shop clerks prepare coffee and drinks, handle cash registers, perform store cleaning and hygiene management, and provide comfortable service to customers.

Description

Coffee shop clerks use espresso machines and drip equipment to extract coffee and provide drinks using techniques such as latte art. They handle accounting and order taking at the register, cleaning and hygiene management inside and outside the store, and strive for good customer service manners and creating a pleasant store atmosphere. They learn specialized knowledge such as coffee bean characteristics and extraction theory, and may participate in menu development and inventory management. Shift work and weekend/holiday shifts are common, aiming for efficient and courteous service through team cooperation.

Future Outlook

Demand remains stable due to the diversification of cafe culture. With the spread of specialty coffee and third-wave coffee, barista skills are increasingly valued in independent stores and chain stores.

Personality Traits

Attentive / Cheerful personality / Polite and courteous

Work Style

Full-time / Part-time available / Part-time job available / Shift / Weekend and holiday work

Career Path

Barista → Senior barista → Shop manager → Area manager → Cafe owner

Required Skills

Cash register operation / Drip coffee extraction / Espresso extraction technique / Hygiene management and cleaning / Latte art

Recommended Skills

Basic English conversation / Coffee bean knowledge / Inventory management / Menu development

Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)

Item Description
Attention to Detail & Accuracy Because it is necessary to accurately adhere to extraction time and quantities.
Communication Skills Because smooth interactions with customers are required.
Physical Stamina & Endurance Because it requires long hours of standing work and movement.

Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)

Item Description
Analytical & Logical Thinking Because there is little complex analysis.
Numerical & Quantitative Analysis Because it only involves simple cash calculations.

Related Qualifications

  • Food hygiene manager
  • SCAJ certified coffee meister

Aliases

  • Barista
  • Cafe clerk
  • Cafe staff

Related Jobs

  • Barista
  • Bartender
  • Cafe manager
  • Restaurant service staff

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