Barista

Hyatt Hotels Corporation; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 complimentary nights a year across

Discounted hotel stays across Hyatt

Free meals on duty

Uniform provided and laundered

Headspace membership

50% discount on food and beverages

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Hyatt Regency London – The Churchill is seeking a proactive Barista to join the team in London. You will prepare the bar for service, maintain in‑depth beverage knowledge, and deliver personalized guest service to ensure a memorable experience.

The role requires strong communication, a confident upsell approach, and commitment to cleanliness, organisation, and teamwork. Competitive benefits accompany the position in a luxury hotel setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in a bar or hospitality setting is preferred.
• Strong product knowledge of beverages.
• Ability to upsell and provide personalized service.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the bar for service by completing opening duties and ensuring readiness for a smooth operation.
• Maintain knowledge of beverages, ingredients, and preparation methods to advise guests confidently.
• Deliver attentive, personalised service and address guest concerns promptly.
• Manage stock by requisitioning, checking, and storing items while minimising waste.
• Uphold high standards of cleanliness and organisation across the bar and service areas.
• Maximise revenue through confident upselling and product recommendations.
• Provide accurate information about hotel services and offerings to guests.
• Collaborate with the team to ensure seamless service and high standards.

Skills

Customer service

Upselling

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Bar knowledge

Job description

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"I joined as a server on the catering staff. Thanks to Hyatt's training and support, I now oversee a brilliant team that helps brings events to life."

About Hyatt Regency London – The Churchill

Hyatt Regency London – The Churchill is located in the prestigious Marylebone area of London’s West End, overlooking the gardens of Portman Square and just moments from Oxford Street and Hyde Park. Inspired by the legacy of Sir Winston Churchill, the hotel reflects a sense of British heritage and timeless style.

The hotel features 440 elegant guestrooms including 50 suites, along with 11 versatile meeting and event spaces hosting a wide range of corporate events and social occasions. Dining experiences include seasonal British dishes and Afternoon Tea at The Montagu Kitchen and cocktails at the stylish Churchill Bar & Terrace.

Colleagues work in a vibrant hospitality environment welcoming both international business travellers and leisure guests to one of London’s most sought after neighbourhoods.

Duties and responsibilities related to the Barista role

• Prepare the bar for service by completing all opening duties, ensuring readiness for a smooth and efficient operation.
• Maintain strong knowledge of all beverages, including ingredients and preparation methods, to confidently advise guests.
• Deliver attentive and personalised service, supporting guests throughout their visit and addressing any concerns promptly.
• Manage stock effectively by requisitioning, checking, and storing items correctly while minimising waste.
• Uphold high standards of cleanliness and organisation across the bar, including all equipment and service areas.
• Maximise revenue through confident upselling and product recommendations.
• Provide accurate information about hotel services, facilities, and offerings to enhance the guest experience.
• Work collaboratively with the wider team to ensure seamless service and consistently high standards.

About you

We are seeking a proactive and service-driven individual with previous experience in a bar or hospitality environment, ideally within a luxury hotel or high-end restaurant. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong product knowledge, attention to detail, and a passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences. A confident communicator with the ability to upsell and work efficiently under pressure, you will also take pride in maintaining high standards of cleanliness, organisation, and teamwork.

Benefits you will enjoy as a Barista

• 12 complimentary nights a year across Hyatt Hotels worldwide
• Discounted hotel stays across Hyatt not just for you but also your family and friends from the day you start!
• Free meals on duty in our colleague restaurant
• Uniform provided and laundered complimentary
• Headspace membership and access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• 50% discount on food and beverages when you dine as a guest at selected Hyatt Hotels
• Continuous learning and development opportunities to provide you with a clear career path as well as job promotion opportunities across Hyatt Hotels worldwide

At Hyatt, our purpose is to care for people so they can be their best. Guided by our values of Empathy, Integrity, Respect, Inclusion, Experimentation and Wellbeing, we create an environment where colleagues feel supported and empowered to grow.

With more than 1,450 hotels and all-inclusive resorts across over 80 countries, Hyatt offers opportunities to build your career within a global hospitality company featured in Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For.

At Hyatt, we open doors and turn jobs into careers. Here, individuality is celebrated, people are supported to thrive, and everyone is empowered to make a meaningful impact.

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