Barista

Kids for the Future; Codfish Park (MA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Collared Martin Hospitality on Nantucket seeks a barista to prepare and serve coffee and beverages promptly. You will greet customers, take orders, and craft drinks, along with pastries; promote items, handle payments, and help manage inventory.

You will maintain equipment, keep a clean work area, and address customer concerns in a high-volume setting. Established in January 2025, Faraway brand operates premier hotels, restaurants, and clubs with a focus on authentic hospitality.

Qualifications

• Excellent listening and communication to interact with customers and coworkers.
• Basic knowledge of preparing common coffee beverages; advanced roasting not required.
• Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Strong teamwork in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Responsibilities

• Greeting customers and taking orders.
• Preparing and serving beverages (drip coffee, espresso-based drinks, tea, specialty drinks).
• Preparing and serving donuts and pastries.
• Promoting and recommending menu options to customers.
• Taking payments from customers and hotel guests.
• Tracking and ordering inventory for cafe supplies.
• Maintaining espresso machines and equipment; cleaning and repairs as needed.
• Keeping the area clean, sanitary and organized.
• Responding to and resolving customer concerns.

Skills

Excellent listening and communication

Basic coffee knowledge

Exceptional customer service

Strong teamwork

Attention to detail

Time management

Job description

• Base Pay $21.00 / Hour
• Job Category Front of House
• Employee Type Seasonal, Full-Time

Contact information

• Name Carrer-Nantucket

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The barista is responsible for preparing and serving coffee and other beverages to customers and guests in a timely manner.

LOCATION: Nantucket, MA

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Greeting customers in a friendly manner and taking food and drink orders.

Preparing and serving beverages such as drip coffee, espresso-based drinks, tea and other specialty drinks.

Preparing and serving food items such as donuts and pastries.

Promoting and recommending menu options to customers.

Taking payment from customers and hotel guests.

Tracking and ordering inventory for cafe and beverage supplies.

Maintaining espresso machines, grinders, coffee machines and other equipment by cleaning, troubleshooting and alerting management to needed repairs.

Keeping the work environment and seating area clean, sanitary and organized.

Responding to and resolving customer concerns or complaints.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

Excellent listening and communication skills to effectively interact with coworkers and customers.

Basic coffee knowledge, such as how to prepare common coffee beverages, although advanced knowledge, such as roasting and grinding processes, coffee bean sourcing and flavor differences, can be helpful.

Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills to interact in a positive manner and prevent or resolve conflicts.

Strong teamwork abilities to work efficiently in a fast-paced and high-volume environment with other Baristas.

Attention to detail to manage specific customer requests as well as a high-volume beverage assembly line with minimal errors.

Time management and organizational skills to work efficiently and effectively in a high-volume workplace.

Summary

Established in January 2025, Collared Martin Hospitality operates the Faraway brand, along with a collection of independent lifestyle & luxury boutique hotels, restaurants, and cocktail clubs. Currently, we operate across Blue Flag Capital's award‑winning portfolio of more than $1 billion of hospitality real estate assets. We value the power of genuine, personal relationships, inspired by the Collared Martin’s symbolism of exploration, loyalty, and homecoming. Our commitment to infusing soul back into hospitality and creating a culture rooted in profound attention to detail and local authenticity ensures that every interaction is an opportunity to connect and inspire. We pride ourselves in making each property a destination that resonates with its setting, where the experience itself becomes the true souvenir.

Additional Information

• Is this requisition for a backfill or a new position? New Position