Barista

Gila River Resorts & Casinos; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Gila River Resorts & Casinos in Chandler, AZ is seeking a friendly coffee/ beverage team member to provide exceptional guest service and prepare a range of hot and cold drinks. You will maintain clean work areas, follow drink recipes, handle cash accurately, and contribute to a high-energy, guest-first environment.

Requirements include a high school diploma (preferred), and compliance trainings. Join a dynamic hospitality team and grow with us.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, high volume coffee, bar or restaurant is preferred.
• Ability to handle cash accurately and responsibly and calculate basic math functions as they relate to point-of-sale, cash/credit transactions, cash reconciliation and product inventory.
• Must acquire and maintain a valid Gila River Environmental Health Food Handlers Card, Alcohol Awareness Certification, Blood-Borne Pathogens (BBP) and other required compliance trainings.
• Ability to perform the GILA WAY which is as follows; Greet our guest, Interact positively with our guest, Listen actively to our guest, Appreciate our guest.
• Must possess excellent guest service skills, strong telephone etiquette, and be a self-starter with the ability to follow-up and complete tasks in a timely manner with minimum supervision.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as well as to gain the cooperation of guests and fellow team members.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral.
• This position must have, or an ability to acquire within one year, an in-depth knowledge and thorough understanding of Enterprise Policies and Procedures, governmental regulations, and technical rules relevant to their responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Promotes and provides excellent guest service experiences to both internal and external guests.
• Prepares or serve hot or cold beverages, such as coffee, espresso drinks, blended coffees, or teas.
• Clean or sanitize work areas, utensils, or equipment.
• Answers guest questions regarding coffee blends, preparation, and product freshness.
• Maintains the highest quality, consistent product standards.
• Follows all drink recipes and procedures.
• Performs other special projects and duties as assigned

Skills

Guest service

Cash handling

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Closing Date: October 13th, 2026, at 4:00 PM

• Promotes and provides excellent guest service experiences to both internal and external guests.
• Prepares or serve hot or cold beverages, such as coffee, espresso drinks, blended coffees, or teas.
• Clean or sanitize work areas, utensils, or equipment.
• Answers guest questions regarding coffee blends, preparation, and product freshness.
• Maintains the highest quality, consistent product standards.
• Follows all drink recipes and procedures.
• Performs other special projects and duties as assigned

Closing Date: October 13th, 2026, at 4:00 PM

Pay Rate: $18.00 per hour

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Promotes and provides excellent guest service experiences to both internal and external guests.
• Prepares or serve hot or cold beverages, such as coffee, espresso drinks, blended coffees, or teas.
• Clean or sanitize work areas, utensils, or equipment.
• Answers guest questions regarding coffee blends, preparation, and product freshness.
• Maintains the highest quality, consistent product standards.
• Follows all drink recipes and procedures.
• Performs other special projects and duties as assigned

Skills/ Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, high volume coffee, bar or restaurant is preferred.
• Ability to handle cash accurately and responsibly and calculate basic math functions as they relate to point-of-sale, cash/credit transactions, cash reconciliation and product inventory.
• Must acquire and maintain a valid Gila River Environmental Health Food Handlers Card, Alcohol Awareness Certification, Blood-Borne Pathogens (BBP) and other required compliance trainings.
• Ability to perform the GILA WAY which is as follows; Greet our guest, Interact positively with our guest, Listen actively to our guest, Appreciate our guest.
• Must possess excellent guest service skills, strong telephone etiquette, and be a self-starter with the ability to follow-up and complete tasks in a timely manner with minimum supervision.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as well as to gain the cooperation of guests and fellow team members.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral.
• This position must have, or an ability to acquire within one year, an in-depth knowledge and thorough understanding of Enterprise Policies and Procedures, governmental regulations, and technical rules relevant to their responsibilities.