Barista

Wc Br; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 23,639 - 25,223; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Education assistance

Retirement plan with company match

Free meals while working

Paid holidays

Fitness facilities access

Free parking

Medical, Dental, Vision

Job summary

Westminster-Canterbury of the Blue Ridge is seeking a Full-Time Barista for the Marketplace café. The role involves preparing espresso and related beverages, serving residents, and upholding HACCP food-service guidelines with a friendly, professional demeanor.

The position offers a starting pay range of $17.16 to $18.31 per hour, depending on experience, with benefits including PTO, education assistance, and retirement savings. Join a team that values quality and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of specialty coffee preparations and serving standards.
• Experience in a fast-paced café or restaurant with high customer service.
• Ability to work autonomously and take ownership of the area.

Responsibilities

• Replenishes condiments, beverages and supplies and keeps the area clean.
• Ensures proper food prep following approved recipes and standards.
• Maintains display equipment and merchandises foods attractively.
• Cleans equipment and workstation before shift changes.
• Learns and applies Platinum Service standards.
• Serves food and drinks with attention to freshness and presentation.

Skills

Specialty coffee knowledge

Autonomy

Ownership/responsibility

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Among our 11 dining venues at Westminster-Canterbury of the Blue Ridge is a full service Coffee and Retail Café that we call our Marketplace. The Marketplace is open daily and serves as our Breakfast and Grab and Go venue for our residents. From serving locally roasted coffee and house made pastries, to offering local chocolate and specialty items, our Marketplace has a wide range of items available to fit our residents\' needs or wants.

We are in need of a Full-Time Barista to add to our team! An ideal candidate will have a knowledge of specialty coffee preparations, the ability to work autonomously, and a drive to take ownership of an area to meet and exceed standards. We offer a starting pay range of $17.16 to $18.31 per hour depending on experience.

The Barista makes and serves coffee/espresso drinks and related food and beverage items, handles food according to HACCP guidelines and standards for quality food-service operations, and interacts with residents and associates in a friendly, courteous manner.

Responsibilities

• Replenishes condiments, beverages and general supplies while maintaining cleanliness of service area. Ensures that area is fully restocked throughout the day.
• Ensures proper food preparation by using approved recipes and following prescribed production standards.
• Keeps display equipment clean and free of debris during meal service.
• Cleans equipment and workstation thoroughly before leaving the area for other assignments.
• Learns and utilizes Platinum Service standards.
• Ensures all display foods are fresh and merchandised attractively per standards. Serves food neatly and attractively per standard.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Must meet minimum age requirement to serve and/or sell alcohol.
• Experience working as a server in a restaurant and/or specialty food/bar environment with a focus on a high level of customer service.
• Positive attitude and willingness to provide a friendly atmosphere with customers and department staff is essential.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off package
• Education Program to offer financial assistance with education costs
• Retirement Savings Plan with a company match
• Free Meal while working
• Paid Holidays
• Free gym and pool access
• Free parking
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits