Boxer Superstores invites interested and suitably qualified candidates to apply for the permanent Barista position based at the Head Office Café in Westville, Durban. This opportunity is ideal for individuals who are passionate about coffee, enjoy delivering exceptional customer service, and thrive in a fast-paced café environment.
The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing high-quality beverages, providing excellent customer service, handling cash transactions, maintaining stock levels, and ensuring the café remains clean, organised, and welcoming for employees, visitors, and business partners.
Position: Barista
Reference Number: BOX260708-1
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Westville, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Closing Date: 12 July 2026
This position offers an opportunity to build valuable experience in a professional café setting while developing customer service, coffee preparation, and retail skills. Candidates who are enthusiastic, reliable, and committed to maintaining high service standards are encouraged to submit their applications before the closing date.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants should meet the following requirements:
- Grade 12 (Matric) or National Certificate.
- Up to two years of experience as a Barista or in a similar café environment.
- Basic Barista and coffee preparation skills.
- Customer service experience.
- Cash handling and cashier experience.
- Knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and cleaning standards.
- Good verbal communication skills.
Preferred Personal Attributes
Suitable candidates should demonstrate the following qualities:
- Passion for coffee and customer service.
- Friendly and approachable personality.
- Professional attitude.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Good organisational skills.
- Ability to work efficiently in a busy environment.
- Reliable and punctual.
- Positive attitude.
- Ability to work well within a team.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Preparing high-quality coffee, tea, and other hot beverages according to company standards.
- Providing friendly, efficient, and professional customer service.
- Taking customer orders accurately.
- Operating the point-of-sale (POS) system.
- Handling cash responsibly.
- Completing daily cash-ups.
- Preparing banking where required.
- Monitoring and maintaining stock levels.
- Assisting with weekly stock takes.
- Ensuring products remain fresh and properly displayed.
- Following food safety and hygiene procedures.
- Cleaning coffee machines and café equipment.
- Maintaining excellent housekeeping standards.
- Assisting with food preparation when required.
- Supporting other café team members during busy periods.
- Creating a clean, welcoming, and enjoyable café environment.
Skills Required
Successful applicants should possess:
- Coffee preparation skills.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Good communication skills.
- Cash handling skills.
- Stock management knowledge.
- Food safety awareness.
- Attention to detail.
- Time management skills.
- Teamwork abilities.
- Problem-solving skills.
- Professional conduct.
Working Environment
The position is based at the Boxer Superstores Head Office Café in Westville, Durban. The Barista will serve employees, visitors, and business partners while maintaining excellent service standards in a professional working environment. The role requires the ability to work under pressure, manage multiple tasks, and consistently provide quality beverages and excellent customer service.
Why Apply?
This permanent opportunity allows candidates to gain valuable experience within a professional café environment while developing practical skills in beverage preparation, customer service, cash handling, stock control, and food safety. It is well suited to individuals who enjoy working with people and take pride in delivering outstanding service with every customer interaction.
Application Closing Date
Closing Date: 12 July 2026
Applications should be submitted before the closing date. Late applications may not be considered.