About Us

We are a well-funded, hyper-growth company looking for a Barista to operate our in-house cafe on a part-time basis. If you've ever dreamed of working with a top tier technology company backed by the very best venture capitalists in the world, then this is your chance.

Some details about us:

• MobSquad provides top-tier technical and consulting services to clients across North America. MobSquad works with leading clients across many industries such as fintech, health tech, and cyber security, and employs the world's best technology professionals including software engineers, data scientists, machine learning and AI engineers, and cyber security experts.
• We are a Certified B corporation, and have made numerous contributions to charitable organizations, as well as a financial commitment to the Upside Foundation. We believe we are playing a key role in enhancing Canada's innovation economy, and have received support from the Government of Canada, Province of Alberta, Province of Nova Scotia, and City of Calgary, to support this ambition.
• For our workplace culture, we were recognized as the 14th best place to work in Canada (for a small company) in 2024, and have been awarded specifically for being one of the best workplaces nationally for: inclusion; mental wellness; giving back; youth; and technology. We were also recognized as one of Canada's Best Start-Up Employers by Forbes.
• For our innovative business model, we have been featured in numerous media outlets including: The New York Times; The Washington Post; The Wall Street Journal; The Economist; NPR; Bloomberg; The Financial Times; Harvard Business Review;Asian Pacific Post; BetaKit; CBC; Global News; Gothamist; International Business Times; MIT Technology Review; Nikkei Asian Review; The Economic Times of India; The Globe and Mail; and The Information.
• You can learn more about us on our website.

About the Role

As a Barista, you'll make an impact by creating an inclusive, engaging, and fun environment every day. You will help manage the daily operations in the MobSquad Calgary Café. Your goal will be to create a shared space that is inviting, exciting, and offers the best coffee experience in Calgary. You will be representing the MobSquad brand to our community, and you will be the welcoming presence that sets the tone for any visitor's experience.

Some of your responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring high-quality customer service in the MobSquad Café while taking orders, serving food and preparing drinks, and managing the POS system. Café hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday.
• Using the espresso machine to craft high-quality beverages.
• Ensuring all expenses and invoices are dealt with appropriately.
• Creating daily tabs and sending invoices for monthly tabs for our long-term customers.
• Opening and closing the Café each weekday, including managing all related processes.
• Organizing and maintaining inventory, ensuring efficient stock rotation, and adhering to best practices for product usage to minimize waste and optimize stock levels.

About You

• You have strong coffee knowledge and latte art skills, with a passion for providing customers with a high-quality experience.
• You have ProServe certification or are willing to pursue it.
• You have strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• You have a high EQ – you're able to interpret and understand the emotions of our café customers as well as our engineering team, you are genuinely curious about other people, and you are comfortable initiating conversations with strangers.
• You are a blast to be around. You are positive and inspire anyone within your orbit.
• You possess a strong work ethic and common sense; you are kind, courteous, empathetic, and respectful, and you are comfortable both receiving and providing constructive feedback.
• You are detail-oriented and have fantastic organizational skills.
• You can work well independently, but also seamlessly as part of a larger team; you have a natural tendency to be highly responsive both internally and externally.
• You care about making an impact and want to work with a company that has a strong social mission.

We would love to see a sample of your latte art skills. Please include a few photos of your favourite creations along with your application, or provide a link to your socials (e.g., Instagram, TikTok, or other profile) in the designated field below.

At MobSquad, we support and encourage building a work environment that is diverse, inclusive, and safe for all. We invite and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.