Barista / Bistro Attendant

Barista/Bistro Attendant

The Barista/Bistro Attendant is responsible for providing exceptional food and beverage service to guests, ensuring a positive and memorable dining experience. This role involves taking orders, delivering food and beverages promptly, managing guest checks, and maintaining a clean and organized service environment. The Barista/Bistro Attendant serves as a key point of contact for guests and plays an essential role in upholding service standards and guest satisfaction.

This position operates in a fast-paced, high-volume restaurant environment requiring constant movement and guest interaction. Work is performed primarily indoors within Bistro area, with occasional outdoor exposure depending on the property. The role involves exposure to noise, uneven and potentially slippery surfaces, chemicals, and kitchen machinery, as well as handling hot plateware and service items. Success in this role requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to deliver efficient, high-quality service under pressure.

Guest Service & Order Management

Greet guests promptly and provide friendly, attentive service for their dining experience

Take accurate food and beverage orders and enter them into the POS system

Deliver food and beverages in a timely and professional manner

Ensure guest satisfaction by monitoring needs and responding promptly

Service Execution & Efficiency

Maintain knowledge of menu items, specials, and beverage offerings

Coordinate with kitchen staff to ensure accurate and timely order delivery

Manage multiple tables efficiently in a high-volume environment

Assist with seating guests or supporting other service areas as needed

Cash Handling & POS Operations

Accurately process guest checks and handle cash and credit transactions

Follow all check management and cash handling procedures

Ensure accuracy and accountability in all financial transactions

Cleanliness & Organization

Maintain cleanliness of bistro areas, including tables, service stations, and work areas

Ensure flatware, glassware, and plates are clean, polished, and properly stocked

Assist with opening and closing side work duties

Product Knowledge & Guest Engagement

Maintain knowledge of all property amenities and on-site dining options

Provide recommendations and answer guest questions about menu offerings

Support suggestive selling to enhance the guest experience

Job Requirements

Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience: Minimum 2 years of restaurant experience required; high-volume dining experience and full-service restaurant or hotel background preferred.

Skills and Abilities:

Good food and beverage knowledge

Excellent communication skills for guest interaction and team coordination

Positive, friendly, and professional demeanor

Ability to deliver prompt and accurate service

Ability to handle cash and manage guest checks accurately

Strong attention to cleanliness and presentation standards

Familiarity with property amenities and dining outlets

Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment

Ability to support multiple areas of restaurant operations as needed

Certifications: Food safety and/or alcohol service certification preferred (or required per local regulations).

Travel required: No travel required; position is fully property-based.

Physical requirements:

Constant standing, walking, and balancing throughout shift

Frequent to constant bending, reaching, and use of manual and gross motor skills

Occasional to frequent crouching, pushing/pulling, and eye-hand coordination

Frequent carrying/lifting up to 10-25 lbs.; occasional lifting up to 50 lbs.

Ability to safely carry food and beverage items in a busy service environment

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties as necessary.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in evaluating applications, including screening and ranking candidates based on job-related qualifications. These tools support, but do not replace, human decision-making. All final hiring decisions are made by our recruitment team.