Barista & Café Associate - Trius Winery

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At Andrew Peller Limited (APL), our mission is to be Canada’s #1 branded wine and

craft beverage company by delivering the perfect brand experience for every

lifestyle and occasion. Through our commitment to excellence, honouring our

roots, owning it, fostering belonging and driving to succeed, we inspire teammates to be extraordinary every day.

Who We Are

We are one of Canada's largest and oldest wine companies with a rich heritage in quality winemaking.

We produce some of Canada's most recognized brands and offer our teammates a challenging and rewarding employment experience. 

We're excited to introduce Trius Café & Wine Bar. This is a brand new experience at one of Niagara-on-the-Lake's most iconic winery destinations and Michelin recommended restaurant.

Designed for guests looking to enjoy exceptional coffee, handcrafted espresso beverages, fresh pastries, Chef prepared sandwiches and Niagara wine, the café offers another way to experience the hospitality and quality that Trius is known for.

As a Barista & Café Associate, you'll play an important role in creating memorable guest experiences. Whether crafting the perfect latte, recommending a local wine or welcoming visitors with genuine hospitality, you'll help bring this exciting new concept to life.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working independently, is able to communicate well with leaders, peers and customers, thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in delivering quality with every interaction. As we launch this new café, no two days will look exactly the same, making adaptability, initiative and teamwork essential.

What This Teammate Will Be Responsible For

• Preparing premium espresso-based coffee beverages with consistency, quality and attention to detail.
• Serving pastries, sandwiches and other café offerings while maintaining exceptional presentation.
• Creating welcoming, memorable guest experiences through friendly and knowledgeable customer service.
• Operating the point-of-sale system while accurately processing guest transactions.
• Maintaining a clean, organized and well-stocked café environment throughout each shift.
• Managing guest lineups efficiently while remaining calm and focused during busy periods.
• Working independently with confidence while adapting to changing guest traffic and business needs.
• Pouring and serving wine responsibly in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures as required.
• Collaborating with the entire Trius Retail team to deliver a seamless guest experience across the property.
• Supporting other café and retail responsibilities as needed to ensure an exceptional guest experience.

What Experience, Skills & Knowledge This Teammate Will Bring

• Previous experience as a Barista preparing espresso-based beverages is required.
• A passion for delivering exceptional hospitality and creating memorable guest experiences.
• Experience in a café, restaurant, winery, hospitality or customer service environment.
• Confidence working independently while effectively managing multiple priorities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience operating POS systems and handling cash transactions.
• High attention to detail and pride in producing quality beverages and food presentation.
• A positive, adaptable attitude with a willingness to jump in wherever needed.
• Smart Serve Certification is required.
• Wine knowledge or an interest in learning about wine is considered an asset.
• Availability to work weekends, holidays and a variety of shifts throughout the season including earlier morning shifts.

As part of the Trius team, you'll have the opportunity to help launch an exciting new hospitality concept while working at one of Canada's most celebrated winery destinations.

In addition to a competitive hourly wage, you'll enjoy:

• The opportunity to earn gratuities.
• Flexible part-time and full-time seasonal opportunities.
• Employee gift card to be used on products, restaurants and winery experiences.
• Best-in-class wine education and learning opportunities.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program, Learning Library and professional development seminars.
• A supportive team culture where hospitality, collaboration and continuous learning are valued.

We are conducting an internal and external search simultaneously. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest; only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Accommodation:
Andrew Peller Limited is committed to meeting the needs of persons with temporary and/or permanent disabilities in a way that allows them to maintain their dignity and independence. We are happy to discuss any need for accommodation in the workplace and will make an effort to meet those needs in a timely manner by preventing and removing barriers to accessibility in the areas of information, communications, and employment. If you require an accommodation to apply or interview for a position, please email [email protected]

Equal Opportunity Employment:
At Andrew Peller Limited, we are committed to creating and celebrating a culture of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging.  We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring every person has a right to equal treatment with respect to employment without discrimination or harassment because of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability.

This role is being posted to fill an existing vacancy.