Cafe Barista

Cafe at The Barnett is seeking a full-time Barista with open availability to join our team located at The Barnett Hotel. This position is responsible for preparing and serving coffee and other beverages to customers according to recipes and standards of The Café at the Barnett. Must be able to work as part of a team to help take orders, preparing beverages and providing timely, courteous and efficient service to customers to ensure they have a joyous experience.

Job Responsibilities:

• Greeting customers in a friendly manner and taking food and drink orders

• Preparing and serving beverages such as drip coffee, espresso-based drinks, tea and other specialty drinks

• Preparing and serving food items such as sandwiches and pastries

• Answering customers’ questions about menu choices

• Promoting and recommending menu options to customers

• Taking payment from customers

• Tracking and ordering inventory for cafe and beverage supplies, such as coffee beans, milk, napkins and cups

• Maintaining espresso machines, grinders, coffee machines and other equipment by cleaning, troubleshooting and scheduling repairs

• Keeping the work environment and cafe seating area clean, sanitary and organized

• Responding to and resolving customer concerns or complaints

• Evaluating and modifying processes to improve efficiency and quality of service

Requirements and skills:

Previous work experience as a Barista 

Hands-on experience with brewing equipment

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