Cafe Lunette - Barista

Barista at Café Lunette with Freehand Hospitality

About Freehand HospitalityRooted in chef-led creativity, our team is passionate about bringing people together with bold flavours, thoughtful ingredients, and warm, welcoming service. We celebrate diverse culinary styles—from upscale Maritime dining to classic French fare—paired with genuine hospitality that leaves a lasting impression. Every dish tells a story, and every experience celebrates connection, community, and a true sense of place in Halifax.

About Café Lunette

Café by day, bistro by night, we proudly play host to morning coffee and viennoiserie, breezy business lunches, weeknight rendezvous, lazy Sunday brunches and everything in between. Our menus feature a greatest hits list of timeless French classics — from traditional onion soup and steak tartare, to comforting boeuf Bourguignon and seafood bouillabaisse. On weekends, we invite our guests to rise and shine for a rich variety of pastries, crêpes, galettes and breakfast sandwiches.

Job Description

Under the direction of the General Manager, Café Lunette is looking for a Grab & Go Barista who will be responsible for crafting delicious beverages, preparing food, serving and cashing out guests with a smile.

What you will be doing as a Barista:

• Creating a positive guest experience through interaction and adherence to the steps of service;
• Answering questions and make recommendations on food, beverages and other restaurant functions and services;
• Preparing cold and hot beverages to standard;
• Ensuring accuracy when entering information into the POS system;
• Monitoring food quality and presentation standards;
• Ensuring guests are satisfied with their food and service;
• Responding promptly and courteously to any guest request or concern;
• Monitoring the cleanliness of grab & go area and ensure all materials and areas are clean and free from clutter;
• Following standards for merchandising, stocking, rotating and storing grab & go products;
• Being aware of any special requests, inclusive of guest allergies;
• Completing opening, closing and side-duties efficiently and safely;
• Following all food safety standards and systems;
• Such other related duties and responsibilities as may be required from time to time.

The person we are looking for has:

• A valid Serve Right Certification,
• 2 years barista experience required;
• High School Diploma is an asset;
• High attention to detail and cleanliness;
• Passionate about customer service;
• Ability to remain calm under pressure while working in a fast-paced environment;
• Organizational skills and sales ability;
• Ability to multi-task and maintain a level of professional urgency and momentum;
• Strong oral and written communication skills and ability to engage our guests;
• Experience in a similar environment an asset;

Why join us and what's in it for you?

• Gratuities
• Comprehensive extended Health & Dental benefits
• Integrated learning environment with room to grow
• Access to our gym and fitness facility
• 50% reimbursement of monthly transit pass
• Company RRSP contributions
• Employee Assistance Program
• Eligible for company referral bonus program

A member of The Armour Group Ltd, Freehand Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer. We value our employees and their well-being. If you would like to join an organization with which you can have a work-life balance, career growth, long term job stability, and an opportunity to positively contribute to the community, this position may be for you!

Qualified applicants are invited to apply through the job link or submit their resume and cover letter to [email protected]. Please note that, while we thank all applicants for applying, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.