Barista

Airportworker; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 24,151 - 34,396; Full time

Job summary

A hospitality service provider in Atlanta is seeking a Barista to create exceptional experiences for guests by preparing and serving beverages. The Barista must demonstrate excellent customer service skills, communicate effectively, and adapt to a fast-paced environment. A high school diploma is required. The role involves lifting, standing for extended periods, and working various shifts. This is an opportunity to join a passionate team committed to hospitality excellence and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Ability to work various shifts in a team-oriented environment.
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and mathematics in English.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 25 lbs and perform essential job functions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve beverages to guests.
• Provide first-class service and maintain a professional image.
• Ensure guest satisfaction by resolving issues promptly.

Skills

Excellent customer service skills

Strong self-motivation

Positive interpersonal skills

Ability to communicate effectively in English

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

At Paradies Lagardère, our mission is to maintain first‑class standards that exceed the expectations of the customers and business partners we serve. Our Dining Division is a true restaurateur. We are passionate about connecting with each of our guests on multiple levels. From an inspiring restaurant design or live entertainment that captures a traveler’s attention, to the top‑notch quality of our culinary offerings and the exceptional hospitality delivered by our teams, we focus on more than just restaurant operations. We specialize in experiences.

The Barista is responsible for creating an amazing experience by interacting with guests and preparing and serving tea, coffee, and espresso drinks. Whether working in an on‑trend national brand, or an iconic concept from the local community, you will create and deliver first‑class experiences for the traveling public.

In joining our team, you always commit to supporting this mission by demonstrating our service standards and holding all team members to the same. Providing a safe work environment of trust and respect free of harassment is expected.

Compensation:

$21.25 Per Hour

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Ability to work various shifts in a 7/365 team‑oriented environment.
• Excellent customer service skills and an ability to communicate effectively, in English.
• Strong self‑motivation, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Positive interpersonal skills.
• Self‑starter able to prioritize and handle various tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and unexpected situations.
• Proficiency required in reading, writing and mathematics, in English.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 25 lbs. and perform essential job functions such as standing, bending, reaching, climbing on a ladder, and walking long distances.
• Standing for long periods of time and the ability to work in an environment with varying temperatures.

Education, Experience, Certifications:

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Food and Beverage experience is preferred but not required.
• Customer service focused and solution oriented.
• Ability to take direction and collaborate in a team environment.
• Ability to work in a high energy and demanding environment.
• Knowledge of math to figure cost, make change, and cash handling procedures.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work independently as well as with other team members.
• Able to work unsupervised for extensive periods, and to demonstrate good judgment when dealing with customers and peers.
• ServSafe Certification or equivalent, preferred.

Job Responsibilities:

• Must have a passion for the guest!
• Must say “Yes”, “Please”, and “Thank You”!
• Must smile often!
• Exceed First Class Service standards and behavior with guests, business partners, and peers.
• Maintain a professional company image by adhering to all grooming and uniform guidelines, including slip‑resistant shoes.
• Warmly greets, acknowledges, and takes guests drink and food order within 30 seconds of them entering the concept.
• Operate coffee making equipment. Dismantling and cleaning machinery, as needed.
• Prepare and present beverages according to established recipe and presentation standards.
• Accurately total, process and collect payments from guests to include, but not limited to, using the point‑of‑sale system.
• Handles money, processes credit and debit card, makes change, while complying with the company’s Cash Handling and Loss Prevention Standard Operating Procedures.
• Knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the restaurant's menu and products.
• Ensure guest satisfaction and work to resolve any guest issues or concerns enlisting the assistance of a Manager, if necessary, immediately.
• Respond to guest inquiries and requests in a timely, friendly, and efficient manner.
• Assist with new team member training by positively reinforcing successful performance and helping as needed.
• Support other areas of the restaurant as requested, such as seating customers, answering telephones, stock work, cleanup, and documentation.
• Maintain a clean organized work environment that is free of safety hazards including trash, sweeping, mopping, and dishes.
• Ask correct SMG related questions for positive comments.
• Be compliant with all local, state, federal laws and regulation including those relating to food safety.

Paradies Lagardère Elevating the Traveler Experience
2849 Paces Ferry Road Overlook 1, Suite 400
Atlanta, Georgia 30339
Tel: (404) 344‑7905

Paradies Lagardere is an equal opportunity employer. Paradies Lagardère is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor at https://www.eeoc.gov/poster.