Barista & Restaurant Jobs

Position: Barista & Restaurant Associate
Employer: Free Spirit @ Riverdale Hub
Location: Toronto ON (Greenwood & Gerrard)

Riverdale Hub is a social enterprise in Toronto’s East End that houses art galleries, co-working and event spaces, and a restaurant. The restaurant is focused on providing our customers with healthy and affordable food and non-alcoholic drinks as well as memorable experiences. Be a part of a team that fosters values of creativity, equity, inclusion, social justice, environmental sustainability, and community flourishing.

Key Roles/Responsibilities:

Barista:

• Prepare and serve coffee, tea, and specialty drinks, complete with latte art.
• Clean, maintain, and calibrate brewing equipment and report any malfunctions.

Food & Beverage Preparation:

• Prepare and serve menu orders (e.g., boards, salads, baked goods, smoothies, and non-alcoholic cocktails) and process payments, ensuring all safe food handling standards and procedures are followed.
• Work with the associate to supervise and train the Food Service & Hospitality Training (FSHT) program participants in food handling and preparing menu items.
• Ensure supplies (ingredients and packaging) are replenished and inventory levels are tracked and maintained.
• Coordinate with the Associate to document food waste.
• Provide support for catered events as needed (i.e., food preparation, set-up, monitoring, and tear-down).

General:

• Ensure all Toronto Public Health regulations, health and safety, pest control, and disinfecting standards and procedures are followed.
• Ensure tidiness, cleanliness, and organization of the restaurant and surrounding spaces.
• Monitor equipment and report the need for repairs and maintenance to the Maintenance Coordinator.
• Conduct marketing and social media activities to promote the restaurant and campaigns.
• Update in-store menu and delivery platform changes.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly sales reports.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of restaurant experience in the front of house.
• Barista art experience is required.
• Knowledgeable about hot-brewing equipment used to make coffee, tea, and other drinks.
• Knowledge of Touch Bistro POS, social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Google Workspace), and food delivery apps (Ritual One, Door Dash, Skip the Dishes, Uber Eats).
• Food preparation experience is required.
• Bartending experience and a Smart Serve certificate is an asset.
• Graduation from a Food and Hospitality program is an asset.
• A valid Food Handler’s certificate is required.
• First Aid & CPR is an asset.
• Must be able to lift, push, pull, and move products, equipment, and supplies (e.g., patio furniture, etc.).
• Flexibility to work various shifts is a must.
• Availability to work weekends and evenings.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team, as well as independently.
• Ability to manage multiple demands in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong computer skills (MS Office, Google Workspace).

Part-time hours: Up to 25 hours per week.

Salary: Starting at $22 per hour with the possibility of growth.

To apply, please e-mail your resume and a brief covering letter to:
info@riverdalehub.ca
subject: Barista & Restaurant Associate

Please mention you saw this posting at FoodWork.ca.

We thank you for your interest in the position. Only those shortlisted will be contacted for an interview.

The Riverdale Hub is committed to equity, diversity, and accessibility and welcomes applications from Black, Indigenous, and people of colour, people who identify as 2SLGBTQ+, women, and persons with disabilities.