Hotel Restaurant Barista (PT)

Apparatus Room Barista Position Profile

Baristas report to the F&B Director and F&B managers/supervisors and works in a team environment with other servers, server assistants, bartenders, barbacks, dishwashers, cooks, and chefs. It is critical the person in this position possess a strong background in the art of coffee and tea making. As a barista, you will be responsible for creating memorable guest experiences. Your interactions may be brief ones, but your guests know they can count on you to get their day started with a smile. All of our service team members are expected to be reliable and responsible. You will arrive changed, polished and mentally ready to work on time. We put an emphasis on treating all of our team members just like we treat our guests- giving a smile, a helping hand, and a willingness to jump in to assist in any situation. You will also actively develop trusting and transparent relationships with your peers on the service team and other associates of the hotel. As a team member within Aparium Hotel Group you will work with a phenomenal group of peers who insist that you are collaborative, humble, experienced and open-minded no egos are allowed.

What You Will Do

Uphold and role model the company's principles of People, Place and Character; and ensure you are always modeling the way of our values that drive collaboration, intuition and translocal hospitality

Use recipes and accurate measures for consistent products

Ensure money is accurately accounted for

Create lasting impressions on all guests

Work in an organized and clean fashion with the utmost respect for your guests, peers, equipment, and workspace

Demonstrate a sense of urgency to provide an amazing guest experience

Use your product knowledge to enhance guest experiences with add-ons

Pass on your extensive knowledge of the coffee world to your guests who are interested

Participate in daily line ups and quarterly all staff meetings to further develop ideas and objectives with the service team while simultaneously providing constructive feedback and strategizing to overcome and correct any previously missed opportunities

Observe conditions of all physical facilities and relay any challenges to the F&B Director, F&B manager/supervisors to make corrections and improvements as needed

Communicate effectively with the chef on the line to ensure all guests get their food as ordered in timely fashion

Communicate effectively with servers to ensure all guests get their beverages as ordered in a timely fashion

What You Will Need

Minimum of 1 (one) year experience as a barista in either a coffee shop, free standing or hotel restaurant.

High school diploma or GED required

Ability to have TIPS or Food Safe certification from a reputable organization

Ability to calculate basic math principles to meet proper menu ingredients and perform inventory

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment for extended periods of time to meet high volume business

Ability to lift, balance and carry up to 25lbs to transport dry goods inventory, equipment, etc.

Ability to lift, balance and carry (with assistance) up to 100lbs to transport dry goods inventory, equipment, etc.

Adaptable interpersonal skills to communication and address all employee levels of the hotel

Professional proficiency of the English language in reading, writing and verbal communication

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Aparium Hospitality Services celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment, and a sense of belonging for all associates. We do not discriminate and believe every individual should be proud of who they are, and where they come from and take pride in who we serve. Aparium is an E-Verify employer.

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