Barista, Armani Caffè (FT)

As a Barista at Armani Caffè, you will be part of a diverse service team committed to creating an exceptional guest experience rooted in warmth, authenticity, precision, and genuine hospitality. You will craft and serve high-quality coffee, and non-alcoholic beverages, as well as curated menu items, delivering exceptional service that drives sales and embodies the elegance, excellence, and hospitality of the Giorgio Armani brand.

In this role, you will welcome guests, learn their preferences, provide thoughtful menu recommendations, and execute beverage and service standards consistently. Your attention to detail, product knowledge, and presence on the floor will support efficient service flow, strong guest relationships, and a refined caffè environment.

To succeed in this role, you are collaborative, composed under pressure, results-oriented, and committed to working with integrity. You take pride in beverage craftsmanship, cleanliness, food safety, and creating memorable experiences for every guest.

Our team mission is passionately conveying the vision of Giorgio Armani

Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum one (1+) year of bartending, premium food and beverage, hospitality, or customer service experience preferred; luxury hospitality experience is an asset
• Serving It Right certification and legal eligibility to serve alcohol in British Columbia are required; FoodSafe Level 1 & First Aid certification is preferred and must be obtained and maintained where required
• Working knowledge of classic and contemporary cocktails, spirits, wine, beer, responsible alcohol service, and beverage pairings is required
• Strong verbal communication, interpersonal, listening, and guest service skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Experience with bar tools, beverage equipment, espresso equipment, and point-of-sale systems is preferred; willingness and ability to learn approved recipes and preparation techniques is essential
• Open availability and ability to work a flexible schedule, including holidays, early mornings, evenings, nights, and weekends
• Italian, Spanish, French, Mandarin, or other language skills are not required but are considered a strong asset

Physical Demands
Activity	Demands	Frequency
Sitting	At Desk	Rare
Standing/Walking	Within caffè, bar & kitchen environment	Constant
Lifting/Carrying	Up to 30 lbs intermittently; lighter items and beverage supplies frequently	Frequent
Push/Pull	Moveable shelving, equipment and doors	Frequent
Climbing	Stairs and Ladders	Rare
Reaching Below/Above Shoulder	To reach higher items on shelves or lower items on floor	Frequent
Fine Motor Tasks	Bar tools, glassware, beverage equipment, espresso machine and POS, etc.	Frequent
Auditory & Vision	Hear and see safety signals, read labels, registers, computers, etc.	Constant
Cognitive Demands
Activity	Demands	Frequency
Communication	Verbal & Writing	Constant
Coordinate with Team	Communicate with colleagues, coordinate service, and escalate safety, liquor-service, or guest concerns	Constant
Organize Work	Sequence orders, manage multiple priorities, and maintain service flow	Constant
Accuracy / Attention to Detail	Beverage recipes, measured pours, transactions, allergens, labelling, responsible service, and product quality	Constant
Administrative Tasks	Complete checklists, logs, counts, and other assigned records	Frequent

Why Join Us

Join us in our mission to passionately convey Giorgio Armani’s unique vision of timeless and natural elegance, where fashion and design provoke a confident state of being for all people by fostering beauty in the world.

The Armani Group is one of the leading fashion and luxury goods groups in the world today. Our company designs, manufactures, distributes and retails fashion and lifestyle products including apparel, accessories, eyewear, watches, jewelry, home interiors, fragrances, cosmetics, chocolates, hotels and restaurants under a range of brand names: Giorgio Armani, Emporio Armani and Armani Exchange.

This role has an hourly rate of $18.25/hour, depending on experience and qualifications. We believe in rewarding great talent, which is why eligible team members may also earn performance-based bonuses and annual incentives that recognize individual impact and contributions.

OUR CULTURE

As a company one of our goals is to motivate and drive a unified team to deliver the Armani experience. We believe the fuel to the power of the brand is through the collaboration of our associates. We are dedicated to fostering the development and growth of our people, roles and structure.

OUR BENEFITS

COMPENSATION: Commission (Eligibility Based on Position) • Retail Bonus Program • Employee Referral Bonus Program

BENEFITS: Medical • Dental • Vision • Prescription Drug • Life Insurance • Dependent Life Insurance • Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance • Employee Assistance Program

PAID TIME: Paid Time Off for Vacation and Sick Days • Pregnancy & Parental Leave Top-Up • Long-Term Disability • Paid Time Off to Volunteer in your Community

SAVINGS AND RETIREMENT: Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with Company Matching for Full & Part-Time Associates

ASSOCIATE PERKS: Armani Merchandise Discount • Restaurant Discount • Uniform • Exclusive Friends & Family Sales

NOTE: Benefits may vary based on position eligibility

YOUR CAREER

Training and Development Opportunities • Rewards and Recognition programs • Opportunities in various brands in the Canadian Corporate Office (Greater Toronto Area), as well as domestic and international opportunities.