Barista (Invermere), Upper Columbia Region (Golden)

YOUR DAILY MISSION: Create and deliver a kick ass Café experience for all our guests, by making incredible coffee creations and human bean connections. WHO ARE WE?

We’ve been making kick‑ass coffee for over 25 years. We’re Canada’s #1 selling whole bean coffee. All our coffee is organic and fairtrade, roasted right in the Canadian Rocky Mountains smack dab in the middle of nowhere. We’ve been recognized as one of the Best Workplaces in Canada by GreatPlace to Work since 2015.WHO ARE YOU?

You love coffee. You love people. And you know that great service is just as important as a great cuppa. Whether you're pulling espresso shots or helping someone discover their new favourite blend, you bring care and presence into every conversation. You’re all about creating a welcoming space where everyone feels seen, heard, and well‑caffeinated. Things move quickly around here, and you know how to match the pace.WHAT WILL YOU DO?

Create an exceptional experience for all our café guests. Your day‑to‑day will involve crafting quality beverages, running the register, restocking merch, and clearing tables. RESPONSIBILITIES

Offer outstanding customer service with a strong focus on prioritizing the guest experience through connection, hospitality, and great coffee. Prepare and serve high‑quality coffee and espresso beverages to café standards, ensuring consistency, quality, and speed. Run food and drinks to tables when needed, ensuring orders are delivered accurately and efficiently.Support smooth café operations by clearing tables, stocking the food display, and assisting customers as needed. Maintain cleanliness and organization throughout the café, including washing dishes, keeping tools and ingredients clean and organized, and managing garbage and recycling. Restock fridges, syrups, merchandise, the condiment bar, grab‑and‑go fridge, and other supplies as needed.Anticipate café and guest needs by staying aware of your surroundings and responding to customer requests or questions. Participate in ongoing training and taste testing to build product knowledge and continuously develop barista skills. Keep all workspaces clean and organized, including both indoor café areas and the patio, and communicate proactively when supplies are running low.Follow Kicking Horse Coffee’s operational procedures for food handling, cash handling, beverage preparation, and safety. QUALIFICATIONS

MUST HAVES

Previous food and beverage experience (café, restaurant, or similar workplace). Love for coffee. If you aren’t keen to make a mean cup of joe or learn about all things coffee, this may not be for you. Love for people. You create real connections with people. Strong communication and customer service skills, with the ability to keep pace in a quick‑moving, team‑focused environment.Must be legally entitled to work in Canada. ASSETS

Food Safe Level1 or2 certification. Coffee education, including latte art, brewing methods, espresso calibrations, and knowledge of flavour profiles. Point of sale systems and cash handling experience. SCHEDULING&WAGE

This is an on‑site position located in Invermere, BC. Thecafé operates seven days a week in the summer and five days a week outside the summer months. Scheduling requirements include weekends and statutory holidays. We currently have permanent positions available, offering full‑time hours. The wage for thisrole ranges from $19.00 to$23.64 per hour, depending on experience, and is eligible for tips.PERKS

Mug Fillers: Discounts on coffee beans and beverages, food, and merchandise in the café. Environmental and Community Giving: Green Commuting program pays employees up to $3.00 per day for choosing a green commute to work. Uniform and Work boot Reimbursement: Supports full‑time team members with reimbursement for footwear and uniforms.Comprehensive Benefits: Extended medical, dental and vision coverage starting on your first day; annual $2,000 flexible paramedical services coverage; access to emergency or crisis support through the Employee&Family Assistance Program; annual $700 Wellness Allowance; time off including four weeks of paid vacation after one year of work; birthday paid day off with a $100 gift certificate. Coffee Education: Deep dive into processing methods, brewing techniques, and coffee education programming. Training and Development: Support personal and professional growth through learning and development programs.Exceptional Human Beans: Working with a kick‑ass team of coffee lovers who are passionate and supportive.

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