Barista

Crescent Hotels & Resorts; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in hospitality is looking for enthusiastic team members to join their dynamic environment. This role focuses on delivering exceptional customer service while preparing quality beverages. You'll be encouraged to shine in your career journey, supported by comprehensive benefits including health plans and 401K matching. Join a team that values your contributions and fosters a welcoming atmosphere, ensuring every day brings new opportunities to grow and connect with guests. If you have a passion for hospitality and a desire to make a difference, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K Matching

Employee Assistance Program

Travel Discounts

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships.
• Ability to understand and carry out instructions effectively.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve coffee and tea drinks that meet quality standards.
• Deliver exceptional customer service and maintain a clean workspace.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Customer Service

Cash Handling

Teamwork

Ability to Learn Quickly

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

POS Register

Job description

Hotel Lincoln-Chicago
1816 N Clark St
Chicago, IL 60614, USA

Description

At Crescent Hotels & Resorts, we are a team of hospitality professionals that are deeply connected to & proud of the exceptional experiences we provide for our guests. More than that, we know our Associates are the shining stars of what we do!

We understand what it takes to be a part of something great. We will encourage you to bring your true self to work every day, we will celebrate you and we will cheer you on as you shine bright in your career journey. Whether it be our health & wellness programs, best in class learning and development or our travel discounts that ‘feed your inner explorer’, we work hard to create and deliver on what YOU need. We are ready for you to start your journey with us where You Belong. We Care. Shine Bright

We are committed to providing you with:

• An exceptional benefit plan for associates & family members including Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term and Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account
• 401K matching program
• Discounts with our Crescent managed properties in North America for you & your family members along with Hyatt Branded Hotel Associate Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program

What you will be doing:

Responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

• Prepare and serve coffee and tea drinks that meet quality standards.
• Respond to orders, questions, concerns, and complaints in a polite and efficient manner
• Accurately handle cash and credit card payments, following appropriate cash-handling procedures
• Maintain a calm demeanor during periods of high volume or unusual events to keep store operating to standard and to set a positive example for the shift team.
• Assists with new team members training by positively reinforcing successful performance and giving respectful and encouraging coaching as needed.
• Deliver exceptional customer service to all customers by acting with a customer comes first attitude and connecting with the customer. Discovers and responds to customer needs. Serve customers quickly and efficiently.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace so that team members can locate resources and product as needed.
• Maintain regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.
• Follows health, safety and sanitation guidelines for all products.
• Properly handle and maintain all equipment
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of all the menu offerings
• Observe relevant health and safety standards

What is required:

• Ability to learn quickly
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and request clarification when needed
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to build relationships
• Occasional stooping, kneeling or crawling
• Occasional pushing, pulling, lifting or carrying up to 40 lbs Occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs, ramps
• Constant computer/POS Register and bar equipment usage
• Frequent, continual, intermittent flexing or rotation of the wrist(s) and spine
• Constant reaching, turning, and performing precision work around bar area
• Constant receiving detailed information through oral communication
• Constant talking, expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word
• Occasional Distinguishing, with a degree of accuracy, differences or similarities in intensity or quality of flavors and/or odors
• Constant clarity of vision at near and/or far distances

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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