Barista - Embassy Suites Denton Convention Center

Purpose for the Position:

The Barista will prepare and serve coffee, specialty coffee drinks, specialty alcoholic beverages, beer, and other beverages, as well as a selection of a variety of select food items to guests.

Essential Responsibilities:

· Sets up and prepares work area for daily operations.

· Welcomes guests in a friendly, outgoing manner

· Verifies guests age prior to serving alcoholic beverages per state law, serving guests responsibly in adherence to company, local, state, and federal regulations.

· Prepares and serves hot and cold beverages, such as coffee, specialty coffee and blended coffee drinks, beer, cocktails, and other alcoholic beverages, as well as other beverages, to guests; customizing orders as requested.

· Describes product details to customers in a friendly manner, answering guest questions and suggesting menu items.

· Serves prepared foods and baked goods including sandwiches, biscotti, muffins, or bagels.

· Enters food and drink orders on the POS system.

· Receives and processes customer payments.

· Answers the telephone when necessary in a pleasant manner to take call-in food orders.

· Ensures customer service stations are properly stocked with paper products or beverage preparation items.

· Cleans and sanitizes all equipment, utensils, dishes, and work areas.

· Cleans and sanitizes service and seating areas.

· Ensures proper functioning of freezers, refrigerators, and heating by routinely checking temperatures in that equipment.

· Stocks supplies or retail products; may inventory, order, or receive products as directed.

· Follows all company policies.

· Verbally communicates with management, fellow team members, guests, and the public in a friendly and positive manner.

· Embraces O’Reach, Green Team, Guest Service, Team Member Satisfaction, Health & Wellness, and Safety culture.

· Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned or as required.

Skills & Abilities:

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

· Ability to follow all safe food handling procedures and sanitation practices.

· Has the ability to multitask and manage multiple orders simultaneously, the ability to memorize and recall faces, names, and preferences of frequent patrons, all with a friendly and professional attitude.

· Ability to serve customers quickly, efficiently, and kindly.

Education & Experience:

• Must be 21 years old.
• Prior bartending or barista experience preferred, but not required.
• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Hospitality customer service experience preferred, but not required.

· Must successfully complete training in food preparation, food service skills, and customer service procedures.

Hours:

· Due to the nature of the business, scheduling may vary and include nights, weekends, and holidays.

Physical Requirements of the Position:

· Standing for long periods of time.

· Light Work: Exerting up to 40 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time), and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently (Frequently: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 to 2/3 of the time), and/or a negligible amount of force constantly (Constantly: activity or condition exists up to 2/3 or most of the time) to move objects.

· May be required to lift in excess of 40 pounds on occasion.

Work Conditions:

• Inside work environment. Not substantially exposed to adverse conditions.

A job description does not list the entire job duties a supervisor or manager may occasionally ask a team member to perform. A team member’s evaluation is based, in part, upon their performance of tasks listed and other duties that may be assigned. Management reserves the right to revise the job description from time to time. This job description is not a contract of employment, and either the team member or the employer may terminate the job at any time for any reason. Individual will be required to perform the essential functions of this position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

O’Reilly Hospitality Management, LLC, is an equal opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or other protected classifications.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Referral program

Restaurant type:

• Café
• Coffee shop

Shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift

Experience:

• Guest services: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person