Barista, Hamilton

Overview&Opportunity Synonym is a vibrant day‑and‑night café, resto‑bar, and bookshop located on James St. North, Hamilton, celebrating art, design, and culture. We offer specialty coffee, a from‑scratch menu, low‑intervention wine, craft beer, and a curated collection of art books. We are seeking an enthusiastic front‑of‑houseprofessional with a solid specialty coffee background to join our team immediately as we gear up for an exciting season in the James North neighborhood.

Responsibilities Teamwork

Bring a positive, collaborative attitude to work, supporting peers and contributing to a welcoming environment.

Service

Provide a warm, welcoming experience to guests, following service flow guidelines.

Maintain comprehensive knowledge of the full menu, including rotating wine, craft beer, and the bookshop selection.

Take ownership of the front‑of‑house (bar, seating area, bookshop), creating a memorable experience for guests.

Handle guest orders at the counter and tables, inputting accurately into the POS system.

Product Preparation

Prepare and serve a variety of espresso‑based drinks, pastries, and other beverages quickly and consistently.

Serve wine and beer, assist with food running, and package books according to brand standards.

Proactively address any guest concerns to enhance their experience.

Environment

Routinely clean front‑of‑house areas (bar, tables, floor, equipment, etc.) and replenish supplies (cream, sugar, to‑go packaging).

Report any potential safety hazards and operational inconsistencies to the manager on duty.

Follow opening, mid‑day, and closing procedures, signing off duties upon completion.

Other Responsibilities

Support Synonym’s events and other assigned duties as needed.

Qualifications

1+ year of specialty coffee experience in a café/restaurant/bar setting

Smart Serve Certified; Food Safety Certification preferred

Legally eligible to work in Canada

Downtown Hamilton location; flexible hours, full‑time or part‑time available

Two industry references required

Join us in creating an exceptional experience for our guests and community!

Job Details

Job Types: Full‑time, Part‑time

Pay: $17.20–$20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week

Additional Pay

Overtime pay

Tips

Benefits

Discounted or free food

Schedule

8‑hour shift

Day shift

Evening shift

Holidays

Monday to Friday

Weekends as needed

Work Location

In person

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