Barista

The Indigo Road Hospitality Group; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Dynamic, growing hospitality team

Fast-paced, rewarding environment

Job summary

The Indigo Road Hospitality Group is seeking a Barista to join our team at our Charlottesville location. You will create and serve coffee beverages, take orders, and ensure hospitality with every guest.

Responsibilities include cash handling, maintaining a clean bar area, restocking supplies, and reporting any equipment issues. A friendly, team-oriented attitude and flexible availability are essential.

Qualifications

• Customer service orientation and a friendly demeanor.
• Experience as a barista or in a similar role preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with managers, staff and guests.
• Flexible schedule including days, nights, weekends and holidays.
• Physical stamina to stand and move for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Create, prepare, and serve coffee beverages based on recipes and record orders accurately.
• Receive and serve drinks to guests at the bar, process payments, and report tips per IRS standards.
• Maintain cleanliness at the bar and coffee station, wash and sterilize glassware, and manage setup/breakdown.
• Assist with stock replenishment of bar inventory and report equipment issues to the restaurant manager.

Skills

Customer service

Team player

Cash handling

Communication

Barista experience

Tools

POS system

Job description

Hospitality Starts Here:

Welcome to The Indigo Road Hospitality Group (IRHG), where hospitality is more than a job; it's a family, a lifestyle, and an exciting journey. We believe that by taking care of you, you'll best take care of our guests. It's working. In addition to generous benefits and job openings across 30+ locations, we have internal growth opportunities for everyone who wants it. But most of all, we have heart!

Why Us:

Founded in 2009 by Steve Palmer, IRHG sets itself apart in the industry by fostering an environment where our people come first. We want to meet you. Come join us in our mission to change the hospitality industry, forever.

The Role:

Nothing awakens your senses like the smell of fresh ground coffee beans in the morning. As a Barista You love nothing more than creating the delicate and divine latte art, and ensuring every cup o’ Joe is made with love.

What we will ask of you:

• Create, prepare, and serve the coffee beverages based on recipes and record drink orders accurately
• Receive and serve food and drink orders to guests seated at the bar, accept and process guest payment, and report cash and credit card gratuities received to comply with the IRS standards of reporting income
• Maintain cleanliness in all areas of the bar including coffee station and bar tops, wash and sterilize glassware, set up and breakdown all bar items
• Assist the restocking & replenishment of bar inventory and supplies and report all equipment problems and bar maintenance issues to restaurant manager

Requirements for Success:

• Have a positive energy, be ready to assist fellow support staff and work as a team player
• At least one year of barista or similar experience preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively with managers, employees, and all guests
• A flexible schedule to work days, nights, weekends and holidays
• Constant standing/walking with occasional stooping, kneeling, pushing, pulling, or lifting

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to be part of a dynamic and growing hospitality team.
• Fast-paced and rewarding work environment.

The above job description is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities of the position, nor should it be construed as a contract.

The Indigo Road Hospitality Group is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any basis prohibited by federal, state, or local laws. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, promotion, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.