Barista

Property: Hotel 1928

Reports to: Food & Beverage Manager

Location: Waco, TX

ABOUT HOTEL 1928

In the heart of Waco, TX, sits the newly opened Hotel 1928, an inspired hospitality experience designed and developed by Chip and Joanna Gaines, and transformative hospitality company AJ Capital Partners. Located at 701 Washington Street, Hotel 1928 is the historic restoration and adaptive reuse of the former Grand Karem Shrine Temple Building. Named after the year the building was completed, Hotel 1928 offers 33 guest rooms, two food and beverage outlets, a café, over 6,600 square feet of event space, a rooftop terrace, and a retail shop featuring exclusive Magnolia-designed Hotel 1928 merchandise. Learn more at thehotel1928.

Working with Hotel 1928 is great because you get:

• Benefits available for full and part time employees
• A 401(k) plan
• Paid Time Off
• Opportunity for Growth
• Positive Work Culture
• Central location right in the Heart of Waco
• To be proud of what we serve from our innovative, scratch kitchens
• The chance to be a part of the opening team for the newest hotel in Waco, where you can show your friends and family the Fixer Upper: The Hotel show and say I helped open that
• Daily Family Meal
• Employee Discounts on Food, Beverage, and Retail
• Ongoing Career & Leadership Development
• Diverse, Inclusive and Safe Venue

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Barista is responsible for preparing and serving high-quality coffee and espresso-based beverages to customers. They provide exceptional customer service, maintain a clean and organized workspace, and ensure that patrons have a positive and enjoyable coffee shop experience. This role offers opportunities for coffee enthusiasts to hone their skills, develop expertise, and provide a delightful coffee experience for customers.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Coffee Preparation: Grind coffee beans, brew coffee, and prepare espresso-based beverages such as lattes, cappuccinos, and macchiatos to order
• Customer Service: Provide friendly, efficient, and knowledgeable service to customers, taking their orders, answering questions, and making recommendations
• Menu Knowledge: Understand and be able to explain the menu and offerings, including coffee varieties, flavors, syrups, and milk alternatives
• Equipment Maintenance: Maintain and clean coffee machines, grinders, and other equipment to ensure they function properly
• Milk Steaming: Expertly steam and froth milk to create the perfect micro foam for specialty coffee drinks
• Latte Art: Create designs on the surface of beverages using steamed milk
• Cash Handling: Handle cash and electronic payments accurately and provide change or receipts as needed
• Cleanliness: Keep the shop clean and organized
• Inventory Management: Monitor and restock coffee beans, syrups, milk, and other supplies
• Quality Control: Maintain high-quality standards for coffee preparation, taste, and presentation to meet and exceed customer expectations

WHO YOU ARE

You are passionate about coffee and customer service. You take pride in crafting the perfect cup of coffee, espresso, and/or other specialty drinks. Your friendly and welcoming demeanor creates a warm and inviting atmosphere for customers. Attention to detail, creativity, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment are essential attributes for success in this role.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

AJCP is an equal employment opportunity employer and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, physical, medical, or mental disability or condition (including, without limitation, HIV and AIDS), developmental disability, handicap, denial of family and medical care leave, denial of pregnancy leave, domestic partner status, status as a victim of sexual or domestic violence (or familial relationship to such victim), veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, arrest records, citizenship status, criminal history that has been expunged, unfavorable discharge from the military, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws.

Qualifications

• At least one year working experience as a barista
• Deep understanding of coffee beans, brewing methods, and the art of espresso extraction
• Friendly and welcoming demeanor with a passion for guest satisfaction
• High level of attention to detail
• Team player
• Ability to efficiently manage time to meet customer demands
• Ability to handle a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
• Excellent verbal communication skills in order to take customer orders and explain menu options