Barista

Hilton; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Disability insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Room Discounts

Employee Food and Beverage Discounts

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Driftwood Hospitality Management seeks team members to provide prompt service, quality beverages and food, and a clean, welcoming environment. The role supports a 24/7 operation with flexible shift timing and emphasizes customer-focused service and safety policies.

Ideal candidates have strong communication and reliability, with no prior experience required; comprehensive training is provided. Staff benefits include health coverage and discounts.

Qualifications

• No previous experience required.
• Available to work flexible hours that may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, nights and/or holidays.
• Meet store operating policies and standards, including cash handling and safety and security.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides prompt service, quality beverages and products, and maintains a clean and comfortable environment.
• The hotel operates 24 hours a day, so shifts and hours may vary.
• Maintains a calm demeanor during periods of high volume to set a positive example for the team.
• Delivers legendary customer service with a customer comes first attitude.
• Follows cash handling and safety and security policies to ensure partner safety.
• Maintains a clean and organized workspace for resources and products.

Skills

Excellent communication

Customer service

Flexible hours

Attendance punctuality

Job description

Driftwood Hospitality Management’s company culture empowers our associates to take initiative, be proactive, and contribute to the success of their property with well-defined strategies and objectives. Driftwood Hospitality Management is renowned for our fully integrated approach to hospitality services — all with outstanding client service. Our team is made up of the best talent in the hospitality industry, down to every employee, position, and hotel.JOB SUMMARYProviding guests with prompt service, quality beverages and products, and maintaining a clean and comfortable environment.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSThis description is a summary of primary responsibilities and qualifications. The job description is not intended to include all duties or qualifications that may be required now or in the future. The Hotel operates 24 hours a day and 7 days a week, so operational demands require variations in shift days, starting times, and hours worked in a week.Maintains 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.Anticipates customer and store needs by constantly evaluating environment and customers for cues.Communicates information to manager so that the team can respond as necessary.Delivers legendary customer service to all customers by acting with a customer comes first attitude and connecting with the customer.Discovers and responds to customer needs.Follows operational policies and procedures, including those for cash handling and safety and security, to ensure the safety of all partners during each shift.Maintains a clean and organized workspace so that partners can locate resources and product as needed.Provides quality beverages, whole bean, and food products consistently for all customers by adhering to all recipe and presentation standards.Follows health, safety, and sanitation guidelines for all products.Maintains regular and punctual attendance.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIESNo previous experience required.Maintain regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.Available to work flexible hours that may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, nights and/or holidays.Meet store operating policies and standards, including providing quality beverages and food products, cash handling and store safety and security.Excellent communication and customer service skills.PHYSICAL DEMANDSAbility to transport up to 30 lbs. through a crowded room on a continuous basis throughout the shift.Lifting Fifty (30) pounds maximum.Constant standing & walking required.Frequent twisting, bending, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, talking, hearing, seeing and smiling.Benefits401(k)Disability insuranceEmployee assistance programHealth insuranceLife insurancePaid time offRoom DiscountsEmployee Food and Beverage DiscountsEEO: Driftwood Hospitality Management is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.