Barista

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Southall is a premier destination bringing nature, produce and people together in a powerful and unique way.

At Southall , we are looking for team members to help us as we continue our journey to inspire culinary consciousness – showcasing fresh, seasonal fare that highlights the path from seed to plate. Our dining experiences take place just steps from where our ingredients are grown and raised. The Barista will be responsible for guiding our guests through an immersive coffee experience, anticipating their needs and delivering the highest of personalized service and attention. In addition, support service for the bar staff.

Responsibilities:

• Greet guests warmly and deliver outstanding service with professionalism and enthusiasm
• Provide detailed descriptions of menu items and suggest offerings based on guest preferences
• Recognize and personally greet returning guests by name
• Expertly prepare and serve hot and cold beverages including specialty coffee, tea, and wine, in accordance with Southall’s standards
• Weigh, grind, and pack coffee beans as needed, ensuring freshness and consistency
• Maintain a thorough knowledge of beverage recipes, presentation standards, and drink trends
• Stock all necessary products to ensure efficient daily operations
• Requisition, receive, verify, and properly store all beverage and bar-related supplies, including liquor, wine, beer, juices, and condiments
• Ensure bar and service stations are clean, organized, and fully stocked throughout service
• Monitor refrigeration and heating equipment temperatures to ensure food and beverage safety
• Assist with daily opening and closing procedures, including setting up and breaking down the bar area
• Support team members and contribute to smooth outlet operations as needed
• Understand the full menu, including daily specials and out-of-stock items
• Clear dishes and glassware promptly and maintain a tidy work environment

• Previous barista or hospitality experience in a restaurant, café, or bar setting preferred.
• Solid knowledge of coffee, wine, beer, and spirits.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to high service standards.
• Ability to multitask and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive, reliable, and team-oriented attitude.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be able to lift, push, or pull up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Availability to work flexible hours, including weekends, evenings, and holidays.
• Comfortable working in various indoor and outdoor weather conditions.
• TABC Certification

Our Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, company-provided life insurance
• Generous paid time off accruals
• 9 paid holidays annually
• Weekly pay
• 401k and company match
• Education reimbursement
• Best-in-class Employee Assistance Program
• Free weekly outdoor activities and wellness classes
• 30% internal discounts
• Fresh and free daily meal
• Bountiful internal growth opportunities

Our Team

Assembled intentionally with dynamic expertise, the Southall team is offered the unique opportunity to learn humbly with, and from, each other. We invest in a growth mindset and take it upon ourselves to strengthen our knowledge and grit daily. We honor the cycles of nature, get our hands dirty and taste the earth’s bounty in an effort to connect with the land.

We plan with purpose, seeing past the present day and seeking to consider the planet with each step. We embrace a blend of ancient techniques and modern technologies in our practice of sustainability. We celebrate ingenuity and resourcefulness and approach our roles through the eyes of an entrepreneur, looking beyond our respective corners to the big picture.

Acting with intention, we approach each day with gratitude for the opportunity to serve our guests and each other. A humble holder of our Michelin Key, our team strives to provide a level of luxury that feels effortless and sincere, infusing wellness at every turn. The Southall team cares for our visitors with the same caliber of kindness and respect as we care for the humans that work alongside us.

Southall Farm and Inn is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Southall provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender, national origin, status as a protected veteran, disability or any other classification protected by law. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.