Barista / Cashier

Raines Co.- The Lantern Columbia, "Led by Purpose.  Lit by Kindness" Position Summary: The Barista / Cashier is part of The Lantern Columbia's morning team that starts a guest's day off on a happy note.  The Barista / Cashier will set up the work and guest areas, make all coffees, enter the breakfast orders into the Point of Sale system, serve the guests all the while keeping the guest area (lobby) inviting and clean.   A little about Raines.  Established in 1988 as a family-owned business, Raines has grown into a fully integrated development, management, and investment company that develops, operates, and owns the world’s leading hotel brands as well as boutique hotels. Raines has maintained a family-oriented culture that believes in building relationships with our associates, with our partners and within the communities where we operate. We offer comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision benefits, 401K, a generous PTO program, and the opportunity to join a winning culture recognized for rewarding our best with opportunities to advance their career within the company.  Essential Job Functions  Greet guests, provide expert information on all breakfast offerings.    Maintains pastry display, counter top, storage, and front of house areas in a clean and presentable manner at all times. Prepare and present all breakfast items, including coffees, using standard recipes and kitchen equipment. Bring breakfast items that originate in the kitchen to the guests in a timely and friendly manner.   Accurately post all transactions into the POS, close all tickets.  Engage guests throughout their visit in a friendly and caring manner; try to remember names.   Assists guests with requests as appropriate. Complies with all health and safety regulations. Really important to be a great teammate.   Experience and Education:  Experience as a barista, food runner, or busser is great but not required.  We hire for heart, we'll train for the technical stuff.   Experience in hotels, restaurants, or related fields in customer service always great, but not a deal breaker.   Certifications as required by Federal, State, or Local agencies like ServSafe, (but if not, we'll provide the opportunity for you to become certified).   Minimum High school diploma, Certificate of Completion, GED or equivalent. Raines is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This description is a summary of primary responsibilities and qualifications.The job description is not intended to include all duties or qualifications that may be required now or in the future.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Pre-employment background check required. EEO/D/V Application Tips: We encourage job seekers to protect themselves from email and recruiting scams.Please note: 1) We do not accept applications via email or fax; 2) We never ask for money as part of the application process; 3) We only contact job applicants from approved email domains.