Barista

SSA Group USA; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the cultural attraction industry is seeking a Barista for the Denver Zoo. This role involves preparing beverages and ensuring a memorable guest experience, maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety. Ideal candidates should demonstrate strong communication skills, flexibility in scheduling, and a team-oriented approach. Join us to contribute to an inclusive and innovative dining experience.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Exceptional problem solving skills.
• Ability to work varied hours/days, including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Prepare coffee, tea, and food items according to shop standards.
• Maintain cleanliness of coffee and espresso machines.
• Ensure efficient guest service during daily operations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Communication

Flexibility

Job description

Denver Zoo, Denver, Colorado, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 6:00 AM

Barista

Who are we :

SSA Group works with zoos, aquariums, museums, and other cultural attractions on integrating dining, retail, admissions and more. We increase revenue opportunities for partners across the United States. With 50 years in the business, SSA has refined the basics while pioneering better ways forward. With pillars of focus like sustainability, inclusivity, and innovation, SSA is transforming the cultural attraction industry.

SSA was built by families, for families, with a family’s sense of love anddedication. We don’t just rely on the best practices in our industry, we customize best practices for each partner to set the bar higher and higher, always. We do all we can to further the mission of our partners because their guests and the communities they serve,deserve it.

Position Title: Barista

Reports to: Food Service Supervisor(s) and Manager(s)

Responsibilities

• Prepare coffee, tea and other beverages as well as any food items according to shop standards.
• Maintain cleanliness of coffee and espresso machines.
• Perform opening and closing responsibilities and prep as necessary to ensure efficient service.
• Perform the steps of SSA EXTRA Guest Service to ensure a memorable experience for every guest and client.
• Meets daily quick service, food service, safety and quality, availability, merchandising and guest service standards.
• Participates in safety logs including food temperatures, rotation and waste as necessary.
• Ensures proper uniform, hygiene, hand-washing and glove use with self.
• Maintains a SSAfe work environment by abiding to all SSAFETY rules.
• Actively helps to support operation in assigned role, supporting holes as necessary.
• Actively and efficiently responds to guest and client feedback, with report to the supervisor to ensure that any potential complaints are mitigate against further occurrence.
• Communicates up to the Supervisor and/or Food Operations Manager in regard to any issues seen with daily service or quality.
• Remains knowledgeable of all menu items, prices and specials for sharing with guests.
• Perform other tasks as deemed necessary.
• Maintains a clean, safe and organized work environment.
• Uphold and demonstrate a complete understanding of company policies and procedures.
• Responsibly geared towards presenting a clean and welcome experience for guests through upholding sanitation requirements.

IDEA + Belonging

• Promote an inclusive & supportive approach within the Brand team, with networking continuing at all units .
• Focuses on removing barriers and empowering growth and opportunity for team members at all levels .
• Leads by example through Sustainability/Conservation efforts; displays knowledge of efforts in business application as well as giving adequate opportunity for teaching to unit staff as necessary.
• Engages with SSA/Unit in driving community effort through engagement activities and focus. On opportunities of giving back .

Job Requirements

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Exceptional problem solving/decision making skills combined with the ability to be organized.
• Demonstrates the ability to remain flexible in a fast-paced environment.
• Ideal candidate is a team player, personable, professional, upbeat and energetic, and takes initiative.
• Ability to work varied hours/days, including nights, weekends and holidays, as needed.

Previous Experience

This is by no means an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with this job description. The General Manager reserves the right to revise the job description or to require that other or different tasks are performed when circumstances change (i.e. emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs or technological developments)

Please note that for this position, we accept applications on an ongoing basis. There is no set deadline for submitting your application. We encourage interested candidates to apply anytime via our website at thessagroup.com. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, allowing us to continuously consider potential candidates until the right fit is found.

SSA Group, LLC. is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and equal opportunity through our commitment to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

Accrued paid sick leave is provided in accordance with state law. The applicable state/location is confirmed in each job posting .

All California Residents: By submitting your job application, you agree you have reviewed the SSA Group California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) Candidate and Employee Privacy Notice ("Notice").

San Francisco Residents: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Please see the "Fair Chance Ordinance - Know Your Rights" document for more information. By submitting your job application, you agree you have reviewed the "Fair Chance Ordinance - Know Your Rights" document.

Denver Zoo, Denver, Colorado, United States of America