Barista- Kailua-Kona

JOB SUMMARY:

Serve beverages and/or food to the guests in a friendly and courteous manner. Prepares gourmet coffee drinks, smoothies and cocktails to patrons at restaurant and coffee lounge. Achieve standards of excellence through the company mission, culture and values.

FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare and serve a selection of beverages from the menu while ensuring proper pouring, mixing, and blending according to established recipes and established standards
• Service Restaurant & Coffee Lounge
• Barista will prepare gourmet coffee drinks, smoothies & cocktails
• Confirm guest orders including any special needs or requests from the lounge server using the hotel's point-of-sales system; check completed orders with the guest's original order
• Service and take orders from guests seated at the bar area offering interesting, and vivid descriptions of the each item's, origin, taste, and preparation methods
• Anticipate guest needs, ascertain satisfaction, and offer suggestions, and respond urgently and appropriately to guest concerns and requests
• Properly and accurately close guest checks; process cash and credit card payments; properly settle voided checks or complimentary items.
• Maintain complete knowledge and strictly abide by state liquor regulations, particularly those
• prohibiting service to minors, intoxicated persons and drunk driving. Must have some familiarity with basic food and beverage preparations.
• Adherence to posted work schedule.
• Performing basic cleaning tasks as needed or directed by supervisor.
• Filling in for absent staff as needed
• Adhere to grooming and appearance standards consistently.