Barista

Delta Hotels by Marriott; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

401(k) matching

Employee discounts

Job summary

Delta Hotels by Marriott in Chesapeake, Virginia is seeking an enthusiastic team member for a customer service role in their coffee shop. Responsibilities include preparing coffee drinks, maintaining inventories, and ensuring a clean workspace.

Successful candidates will possess excellent communication skills, experience with coffee making equipment, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. The position offers health insurance and retirement plans among other benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and write for communication.
• High volume experience with coffee making equipment.
• Flexibility in scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Welcomes customers by determining their coffee interests.
• Prepares and sells coffee drinks by following recipes.
• Maintains inventories and stocks supplies.

Skills

Communication skills

Coffee making equipment

Money-handling skills

Ability to stand for long hours

Team leadership

Job description

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discounts

Responsibilities

• Welcomes customers by determining their coffee interests and needs
• Educates customers by presenting and explaining the coffee drink menu; answering questions
• Prepares and sells coffee drinks by following prescribed recipes and preparation techniques for coffee drinks, such as espresso, caffe latte, and cappuccino
• Maintains inventories by replenishing coffee bean supply; stocking coffee brewing equipment; maintaining supplies, pastries, and cookies for coffee bar
• Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; and reporting needed repairs to manager
• Maintain safe and healthy work environment by following standards and sanitation regulations
• Collect and process payments from the customer including cash, credit and debit cards and room charges
• Display merchandise in an attractive and functional manner
• Maintain clean and hygienic work area
• Enhances coffee shop reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must be able to read and write to facilitate the communication process
• Requires good communication skills, both verbal and written
• Most tasks are performed independently or in a team environment with the employee acting as a team leader. There is minimal direct supervision
• High volume experience with coffee making equipment
• Working knowledge of all forms of coffee and standard beverage recipes
• Basic numeracy and money-handling skills
• Able to stand for long hours
• Able to lift and carry moderate amounts of weight
• Has a sincere desire to exceed guest expectations
• Flexibility in their scheduling

LTD is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all aspects of employment to all applicants and employees, regardless of age, color, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information or other legally protected status.