Barista

Yonah Capital; Hiawassee (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Mountain Mama’s Coffee Lounge in Hiawassee, GA is seeking a part-time Barista to craft beverages, greet guests, and maintain a warm, lakeside lounge experience for resort guests and locals.

You will prepare espresso drinks, manage POS transactions, and support seasonal launches while upholding health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering quality coffee and beverage service.
• Ability to maintain clean, inviting lounge area and respect health standards.
• Excellent guest service with a warm, welcoming attitude.
• Ability to operate POS and handle cash.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve espresso-based drinks and other beverages per recipes.
• Maintain knowledge of beans, roasts, flavor notes, and seasonal offerings.
• Greet guests warmly and upsell pastries and retail items.
• Ensure accurate and timely beverage and food orders.
• Operate POS, handle cash, and follow comp/void procedures.
• Restock supplies and merchandise seasonal displays.
• Maintain clean barista station and lounge area.
• Follow safety, sanitation, and health requirements.
• Support seasonal drink launches and resort marketing initiatives.

Skills

Guest Service

Coffee Craftsmanship

Attention to Detail

Speed & Multitasking

Communication

Reliability

Job description

Job DetailsLevel: Entry Job Location: Hiawassee, GA 30546 Position Type: Part Time Education Level: None Salary Range: $12.00 - $15.00 Hourly Job Category: Food & Beverage Summary of Position

The Barista at Sips by Mountain Mama’s Coffee Lounge is a guest-focused, detail-oriented team member responsible for crafting exceptional coffee beverages, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere, and ensuring a seamless experience for both resort guests and locals. This role blends high-quality craft coffee service with the hospitality standards of Georgia’s only mountain lakeside resort.

Essential Functions

• Prepare and serve all espresso-based drinks, brewed coffees, teas, and specialty beverages following Mountain Mama’s Coffee recipes and quality standards.
• Create consistent drinks using house-made syrups and locally roasted beans.
• Maintain deep knowledge of beans, roast profiles, flavor notes, and seasonal offerings to make recommendations to guests.
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of all beverage and food orders.
• Greet all guests with warmth, attentiveness, and a welcoming “you belong here” attitude.
• Provide personalized recommendations and upsell pastries, retail items, or add-ons.
• Maintain a clean, inviting, aesthetically pleasing lounge area with a lakeside-luxe feel.
• Resolve guest concerns promptly or elevate to leadership as needed.
• Follow all opening, closing, and side-work procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness of barista stations, machines, equipment, and seating areas.
• Operate POS systems accurately, handle cash, and follow proper comp/void procedures.
• Restock supplies, rotate products, and track low-inventory items.
• Assist with merchandising retail items, grab-and-go, and seasonal displays.
• Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and health department requirements.
• Uphold the Mountain Mama’s Coffee brand story and guest promise in every interaction.
• Represent the coffee lounge as a cozy, creative, community-first space inside the resort.
• Support seasonal drink launches, promotional events, and cross-resort marketing initiatives.
• Responsible to comply with all managers and direct supervisor requests
• Any other duties directed by the General Manager and/or Food and Beverage Director

QualificationsCompetencies

• Guest Service & Hospitality – Warm, welcoming, attentive, and guest-focused.
• Coffee Craftsmanship – Skilled in espresso preparation, recipes, and consistency.
• Attention to Detail & Cleanliness – Accurate, organized, and committed to a clean workspace.
• Speed, Efficiency & Multitasking – Performs well during peak traffic and balances tasks smoothly.
• Communication & Teamwork – Clear communicator who collaborates effectively with all departments.
• Reliability & Work Ethic – Dependable, coachable, and aligned with resort core values.