Bistro Barista - Part Time Hourly + Tips

Bistro Barista

Company: Lexima

Location: Wichita, KS

Compensation: $10.00 to $12.00 per hour +Tips

Property: Courtyard by Marriott Wichita Old Town

Must be 18 years of age or older

The Bistro Barista is responsible for the complete set up of the caf/bistro area, pulling espresso shots, crafting specialty coffee beverages, and serving quick-serve food items to all guests. This role maintains the service, hygiene, and cleanliness of the caf bar, ensuring quality presentation, guest satisfaction, and strict control over coffee bean, milk, and pastry inventory. This role is Part Time, working less than 30 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Communication: Must effectively communicate verbally and in writing with all levels of employees and guests in an attentive, friendly, and service-oriented manner.
• Active Listening: Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying orders or concerns raised by guests and team members.
• Multitasking: Must be able to multitask and prioritize drink ticket queues to meet fast-paced morning and afternoon deadlines.
• Professionalism: Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Lexima Hotel Standards. High standards of personal appearance, grooming, proper uniform, and nametag are required.
• Problem Solving: Must be effective in handling operational issues, including anticipating morning rushes, preventing inventory shortages, and solving guest order discrepancies.
• Flexibility: Must be willing to cross-train in other hotel food and beverage areas and maintain confidential information.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous specialty coffee or hotel hospitality experience is helpful.
• Must meet local age requirements for operating commercial kitchen and brewing equipment.

Physical Requirements

• Flexible schedule and long, early-morning hours frequently required.
• Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 20 pounds of force frequently to lift milk crates, ice bags, or restock inventory.
• Ability to stand for the entire duration of the shift.