Food & Beverage – Barista, A-OK Café (Front of House)

THE DEPARTMENT

The mission of the Food and Beverage sub-department is to provide a world-class food and beverage program.

THE OPPORTUNITY

As a member of the Food and Beverage Sub-Department, you will be part of the team responsible for curating and providing a world-class food and beverage program to our people. As a Barista, you will support in creating and serving quality beverages and specialty food items while engaging and inspiring our clients with your knowledge and passion of our coffee and café assortment. And, with your valuable contribution to the business in this role, the opportunities are endless – from a rewarding career in Food and Beverage to continued growth within Aritzia.

Please note: This is a full-time opportunity only. Required hours of work are Monday – Friday, during standard business hours.

THE JOB

As the Barista, you will:

• Prepare specialty beverages and café items with consistent quality and efficiency
• Inform, engage and inspire our clients with superior knowledge of the menu, ingredients and suppliers
• Uphold the optimal setup and management of kitchen spaces, supplies and food items while minimizing impact to operations
• Support in managing beverage ingredients and café inventory to maximize efficiency and minimize food waste
• Maintain the condition and cleanliness of our spaces

QUALIFICATIONS

The Barista has:

• A drive to take on new opportunities and challenges, with the self-motivation to continue to develop and grow oneself and others
• Ability to set the standard for operational efficiency, investing in world class processes and systems to maximize team and business results
• The intellectual and emotional intelligence to strategically partner cross-functionally in the pursuit of shared business outcomes
• The skills to set clear objectives and inspire oneself and others to reach their full capability and maximize their capacity
• World class skills and/or education that are an asset to perform in the role and the commitment to continuously learn and develop oneself and inspire growth in others
• A dedication to quality and investing in results that add tremendous value and drives the business at all times
• A proactive and entrepreneurial approach to executing job responsibilities, prioritizing urgent and important work
• A keen eye and ability to identify, evaluate, and capitalize on business opportunities for today and tomorrow, maximizing top line and bottom line impacts

THE COMPENSATION

The typical hiring range for this position is $20 – $24 CAD per hour. The final agreed upon wage may vary based on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills and experience.

We are always looking for top talent. If your qualifications differ from those listed above, the scope of work and final agreed upon wage may be adjusted to reflect your individual qualifications.

Aritzia’s Everyday Luxury compensation package goes beyond the base salary with endless growth and recognition opportunities through our pay-for-performance philosophy. With comprehensive benefits, aspirational workspaces and elevated employee perks and experiences – we provide it all.

THE PERKS

Some of the industry-leading benefits you will receive working at Aritzia:

• Product Discount – Maybe you’ve heard of our famous product discount? Or our exclusive private shopping events? You have now.
• A-OK Commissary & Café – Everyday Luxury dining, exclusive to Aritzia. Our in-house bistro and café is a private oasis where employees can enjoy curated, subsidized Everyday Luxury dining.
• The SET – Our in-office fitness studio and gym with state-of-the-art equipment, custom-created classes and optional personal training. Open 7 days a week, it works out well.
• Aritzia Virtual Wellness – Because your health, happiness and safety matter, we provide 24/7 resources to support you in your wellbeing goals, whether they’re physical, mental, social or financial.
• Aspirational Workplace – Our offices are specially designed to be spaces of creativity, productivity and inspiration.
• Amenities – Additional amenities include a private parent’s room, shower facilities with elevated complementary conveniences, bike rooms and more.
• The Extras – We also offer a multitude of other perks like dry-cleaning, hotel and restaurant discounts, self-care promos and on-site medical care.

ARITZIA

Aritzia is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Our goal is to be inclusive, diverse, and representative of the communities where we work while creating an environment where every person can enjoy a successful career. This commitment applies to all candidates and employees regardless of race, ethnicity, citizenship, creed, place of origin, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, family status, marital status, disability, age, and any other protected characteristic.

Requests for accommodation due to a disability or any other protected characteristic can be made at any stage of the recruitment process and during employment by contacting our People & Culture Team.