Barista / Expo

DIN TAI FUNG RESTAURANTS
Job Title: Barista / Expo
Location: 1132 Alberni St, Vancouver, BC V6E 1A5
Compensation: $17.85-$19.60 CAD per hour + Tips
The base salary or hourly wage range for this role will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to prior experience, relevant expertise, current business needs, and market factors. Range is not inclusive of potential bonus or benefits. Your recruiter can share more information about the salary range and other factors during the hiring process.
Status: Part-Time

About Us:
Din Tai Fung is a world-renowned Chinese restaurant specializing in Xiao Long Bao, or soup dumplings. Originally founded in Taiwan as a cooking oil retail business in 1958, Din Tai Fung was reborn as a steamed dumpling and noodle restaurant in 1972. Since its founding, Din Tai Fung has been acclaimed for its quality, standardization and service. The Hong Kong branch has been awarded a Michelin star five times. Din Tai Fung currently has over 170 locations in 13 countries worldwide.

We are proud to offer competitive wages, hands-on training, extended health benefits, referral programs, and the opportunity to work at a world-class restaurant. We provide strong internal growth opportunities.


About the Role:
Baristas / Expos are responsible for making all drinks in the Boba department, plating all the appetizer items, and packing takeout orders according to Din Tai Fung’s established recipes and SOP’s. Baristas / Expos are also responsible for cleaning and maintaining the Boba, Side Station, and Packing stations, taking regular inventory, and restocking necessary items within the Server Alley, Barista, Side Station, and Expo areas.

The Barista/Expo position is a back-of-house role responsible for ensuring the efficient preparation, plating, and packing of food and beverages at Din Tai Fung. This role plays a key part in maintaining quality, consistency, and organization in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Working Schedule:

• Number of Days: Must be available for 5 shifts per week
• Weekend Availability: Required
• Shifts: Day Shift or Evening Shift
  

Benefits and Perks:

• Extended health benefits
• Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• RRSP coming soon
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Meal Discounts
Opportunities for growth; we love promoting within!

Job Responsibilities & Tasks:
Barista Functions

• Makes all drinks within the Barista station according to Din Tai Fung’s established recipes and SOP’s
• Plates and garnishes the drinks in accordance with Din Tai Fung’s guidelines
• Cleans, organizes and maintains the Barista station
• Takes inventory of the items and restocking items as necessary
• Assists with packing takeout orders
• Labels all items in accordance with Health Department regulations and Din Tai Fung procedures
• Attends monthly staff meetings

SSA Functions

• Plates the appetizers in accordance with Din Tai Fung’s plating guidelines
• Keeps the Side Station clean, organized, and sanitized
• Takes inventory and restocks necessary items for the Packing station
• Labels all items in accordance with Health Department regulations and Din Tai Fung procedures
• Attends monthly staff meetings

Expo Functions

• Handles and coordinates all of the takeout orders for the restaurant
• Packs takeout orders according to Din Tai Fung Takeout Packing SOP’s
• Takes inventory and restocks necessary items for the Packing station
• Labels all items in accordance with Health Department regulations and Din Tai Fung procedures
• Attends monthly staff meetings

Supporting Functions:

• Prepares ginger dishes, water glasses, water carafes, and restocks the server alley throughout service.
• Refills and wipes dine-in soy sauce bottles and vinegar bottles throughout the shift.
• Create ginger dishes and fold white linen napkins for dine-in guests throughout the shift
• Keeps all Barista/Expo/SSA areas clean and sanitized
• Organizes items within the walk-in coolers and freezers
• Lifts/moves boxes, bags, chairs, and tables (up to 50 pounds)
• Assists with regular deep cleaning of the kitchen

Job Requirements:

• We are searching for friendly, energetic, highly motivated people who will thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Open Availability
• Eager to learn, enjoys to be challenged
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Maintains confidentiality regarding all proprietary information, including but not limited to recipes and Standard Operating Procedures (“SOP’s“).

NOTE: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying the position. Employees will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor.

How to Apply

After successful completion of an application, you will receive a thank you email confirming your submission. The recruiting team will review your application and follow up with you should your profile align with our hiring needs.

Job offers will also be conditional on provision of satisfactory evidence of the recipient’s legal authority to work in Canada for Din Tai Fung.


Privacy

Din Tai Fung complies with all applicable privacy laws. Applicant and employee personal information will be collected, retained, used, and disclosed strictly in compliance with the British Columbia Personal Information Protection Act.

A copy of Din Tai Fung’s Privacy Policy applicable to employees and potential employees is available upon request.

Accommodation

Din Tai Fung complies with all applicable human rights laws and provides reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees as required. If you require an accommodation in the job application or interview process, please contact accommodations@dtf.com.