Barista (no experience needed)

Job Description

Job Description

The Garden Hotel & Resort is looking for an energetic, customer-focused Barista to join our hospitality team. If you love coffee, enjoy creating memorable guest experiences, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we’d love to meet you.

No previous Barista experience? That’s perfectly fine. We provide hands-on training for the right candidate. We’re looking for someone with a positive attitude, strong people skills, and a genuine passion for hospitality and coffee culture.

Job Description

The Barista is responsible for preparing and serving high-quality coffee, espresso beverages, and a variety of food items in a friendly and efficient manner. This role plays a vital part in creating a warm, welcoming experience for guests while maintaining a clean, organized, and well-stocked café environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve a variety of coffee, espresso, and specialty beverages according to established recipes and standards

• Serve food items such as pastries, breakfast items, light snacks, and grab-and-go meals

• Operate espresso machines, grinders, and other café equipment safely and efficiently

• Provide exceptional guest service by taking orders, answering questions about menu items, and making recommendations

• Handle transactions accurately using the POS system (Toast), including cash, credit cards, and room charges

• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of the café area, equipment, and dining areas in accordance with health and safety standards

• Restock food and beverage items, condiments, utensils, and other supplies throughout the shift

• Assist with opening and closing duties, including setup and breakdown of the café station

• Communicate low stock or equipment issues to supervisors promptly

• Communicate guest feedback to management 

• Promote hotel services, daily specials, and café offerings to enhance the guest experience

Must-Have Qualifications

• A positive attitude and strong team spirit

• Knowledge of coffee and espresso drink preparation and basic food handling

• Outstanding customer service and interpersonal skills

• Ability to multitask and work well in a fast-paced, guest-facing environment

• Basic math skills and POS system familiarity

• Flexibility to work early mornings, weekends, holidays, and varying shifts

Preferred Qualifications (Not Required)

• Previous working experience in a café, coffee shop, or food & beverage role
  

• ServSafe Food Handler certification

Physical Demands

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods (up to 8 hours per workday)

• Frequent exposure to hot beverages, food items, and kitchen equipment

• Exposure to cleaning chemicals

• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs (e.g., supplies, equipment)

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Other Information

• FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt 

• Reports To: Food and Beverage Manager

• Work location: Onsite at The Garden Hotel, Fort Lauderdale, FL.

• Work environment: Café outlet. Exposure to hot, cold, and/or humid environments.

• Working schedule: Flexibility with work hours, including weekends and holidays is essential, as scheduling will depend on business needs. This position may require evening availability. Adaptability is key in a hospitality environment

Benefits & Perks 

Stay Hospitality offers a competitive benefits package designed to support your well-being and work-life balance. Eligibility for specific benefits may vary based on employment status, job classification, and tenure.

Depending on your role and eligibility, benefits may include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off and holidays

• Flexible scheduling options

• Employee discounts at Stay Hospitality properties

• Opportunities for professional development and career growth

Stay Hospitality is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this role