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Barista - Dark Horse - Bathurst
@ Big League Food Company Retail Inc.
Toronto, Ontario
Overview
Big League Food Company Retail Inc. is hiring full-time and part-time baristas for its Dark Horse Espresso Bar location in Bathurst. The role centres on coffee preparation, customer service and general café operations on day shifts, including weekends. Pay is $18.00-18.50 per hour plus tips, with paid training and room for career growth.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare coffee beverages to company recipes
- Provide exceptional customer service
- Support food, pastry and merchandise sales
- Take orders on the POS system
- Handle cash and follow closing procedures
Requirements summary:
- One year of barista experience
- One year of hospitality experience
- One year of specialty coffee experience
- Comfort with POS and scheduling software
- Ability to stand for long periods and lift 25-30 pounds
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-28
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-15
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-15
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Customer service |
| Experience | 1+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| Schedule | day, weekends |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Store |
| Position | Mostly standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · lift 30 lb · computer low |
| Perks mentioned | Paid training |
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Big League Food Company Retail Inc.
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| Open jobs on Jobsy | 22 |
About the organization
Dark Horse Espresso Bar is a pioneer in the Toronto specialty coffee community and has become a hotspot attracting those who like great coffee, handmade pastries, and a comfortable environment. The inspiration for Dark Horse came from a desire to create an environment where people would feel a sense of belonging. A place where they could come to relax, reflect or socialize, and re-energize with seriously great coffee. Over the past 15 years, we have evolved from one beloved neighborhood cafe to a collection of six shops in vibrant neighborhoods across the city.
About The Position
At Dark Horse, we are looking for Full-Time & Part-Time Barista who share our passion for coffee and community and thrive in a team-oriented environment. Ideal candidates will have a natural talent for customer service and be enthusiastic about developing their skills within the coffee industry. We take pride in offering our Baristas a supportive environment that fosters growth, providing both paid training and opportunities for career advancement. This position is for an upcoming vacancy.
General Responsibilities
● Provide exceptional customer service and foster a warm and inclusive environment
● Prepare coffee beverages according to company recipes (with a specific emphasis on accurate dial-ins)
● Support all product and services at cafe including food, pastry and merchandising
● Represent Dark Horse within the Toronto specialty coffee community
● Act with integrity, honesty and knowledge that promote the culture, values and mission of Dark Horse
● Follow health and safety policies
● Provide management with feedback on how we can improve our processes
● Demonstrate strategic understanding of food service operations by providing recommendations.
● Execute(when necessary) ordering, inventory management, queue management, and more
● Follows all operational policies and procedures, including those for cash handling & safety, security during each shift
● Taking food and beverage orders using POS system (when necessary)
● Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 25-30 pounds
● Basic math skills and ability to handle cash transactions.
● Maintains regular and consistent attendance and punctuality
● Execute store closing based on procedure and guideline
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
● Well-developed personal brand and a proven ability to build relationships across an industry.
● A proven executor that has participated the successful growth of food properties
● Comfortable with key hospitality software including POS, scheduling and purchasing systems
● An insatiable curiosity and willingness to learn, anchored in a constant pursuit of personal development
● Can inspire and influence staff, consumers and other stakeholders
● A positive ambassador with strong communication skills and a genuine kindness, thoughtfulness.
Must Have
● Barista experience : 1 year
● Hospitality: 1 year
● Specialty coffee : 1 year
Schedule and Pay
● Day shift
● Full time availability (40 hours a week)
● Part time availability (24 hours a week)
● Require availablity during Weekends
● Compensation $18.00-18.50 (plus tips)
While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Artificial intelligence may be used to assist with resume screening.
Big League Food Company is the next generation of beloved food brands.
Our current brand portfolio includes Village Juicery, Dark Horse Espresso, Detour Coffee, Dear Grain Bakery, and Tori’s Bakeshop.
What we Offer
A fast-paced environment with ambitious growth and plenty of opportunity to grow Delicious products to delight your senses
We are committed to equal employment opportunity and respect, value and welcome diversity in our workplace. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, accommodation will be provided to candidates with disabilities during the recruitment and selection process. If you are invited to participate in the process and require an accommodation, please let us know in advance.
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