Barista

**Barista**

**Department:** Food + Beverage

**Reports to:** F + B Manager, Assistant Manager & Supervisor

**Status:** Non-Exempt

Share this Career Posting: The Coffee Barista will be able to prepare and serve hot and cold beverages, including various types of coffee and tea. Barista responsibilities include educating customers on our drinks menu, making recommendations based on their preferences, up-selling special items and taking orders.

**Essential Functions**

* Greet customers as they approach the coffee bar

* Give customers menus and answer their questions regarding ingredients

* Take orders while paying attention to details (e.g. preferences of coffee blend, dairy and sugar ratios)

* Prepare beverages following recipes

* Receive and process payments (cash and credit cards)

* Keep the inside of the bar/service area clean

* Maintain stock of clean mugs, cups and plates

* Check if brewing equipment operates properly and report any maintenance needs

* Comply with health and safety regulations

* Communicate customer feedback to managers.

* Maintains Company Core Values and professional attitude.

* Other duties as assigned by management

**Qualification Standards**

**Education & Experience**

* Previous work experience as a Barista or Sever

* Hands-on experience or knowledge with how brewing equipment operates

* Knowledge of sanitation regulations

* Flexibility to work various shifts

* Basic math skills

* Ability to gauge customers preferences

* Excellent communication skills

* High school diploma; relevant training is a plus.

* Previous hospitality experience preferred

* Excellent customer service skills

* Ability to use technology e.g. tablets, iPads

**Physical Demands**

* Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time

* Ability to lift 20 lbs. and/or more.

* Long hours sometimes required and various shifts.

* Ability to work in an outside environment.

**Mental Demands**

* Make sound judgments quickly

* Work on multiple tasks

* Able to take direction

* Ability to work effectively in stressful, high pressure situations

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