Barista

Davidson Hospitality Group; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hotel discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

401K match

Pet insurance

Teledoc service

Job summary

Davidson Hospitality Group is hiring a Barista to craft high-quality coffee beverages in a fast-paced cafe setting. You will greet guests, take orders, offer recommendations, and ensure each drink is prepared to perfection.

Responsibilities include operating espresso machines, maintaining a clean workstation, and handling transactions with accuracy. Prior coffee knowledge and a passion for customer service are essential, with weekend and holiday availability preferred.

Qualifications

• Previous barista experience preferred.
• Knowledge of coffee brewing techniques and equipment.
• Excellent customer service and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new recipes and techniques.
• Prior cash handling experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve a variety of coffee beverages, including espressos, lattes, cappuccinos, and more.
• Engage with customers, taking their orders, and providing recommendations based on their preferences.
• Create latte art and ensure each drink is beautifully presented.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, including the coffee machines and equipment.
• Follow health and safety guidelines to ensure the quality and freshness of our coffee products.
• Upsell additional items such as pastries, snacks, or merchandise.
• Handle cash transactions and operate the cash register accurately.
• Provide friendly and efficient customer service, ensuring each guest feels welcomed and valued.

Skills

Customer service

Coffee brewing techniques

Cash handling

Attention to detail

Fast-paced environment

Flexibility

Job description

Property Description

Located in the dynamic heart of the U.S., our hotel blends laid-back luxury with endless entertainment. With an outdoor resort-style pool, family-friendly activities, versatile meeting and event spaces, retail locations, and Margaritaville-inspired restaurants and bars, you'll create unforgettable experiences for our guests. Kansas City, celebrated by Travel + Leisure, the Wall Street Journal, and the New York Times, offers a rich array of outdoor activities, cultural attractions, sports venues, and major events. Join our high-energy team and help guests enjoy everything this growing city has to offer while embracing the Margaritaville state of mind.

Overview

Are you a coffee enthusiast with a passion for crafting the perfect cup of joe? Join our team as a Barista and showcase your skills in our vibrant and fast-paced coffee shop. We are seeking a talented and customer-focused individual who can provide exceptional service and create delicious coffee beverages that will leave our guests craving for more.

Summary

• Prepare and serve a variety of coffee beverages, including espressos, lattes, cappuccinos, and more
• Engage with customers, taking their orders, and providing recommendations based on their preferences
• Create latte art and ensure each drink is beautifully presented
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, including the coffee machines and equipment
• Follow health and safety guidelines to ensure the quality and freshness of our coffee products
• Upsell additional items such as pastries, snacks, or merchandise
• Handle cash transactions and operate the cash register accurately
• Provide friendly and efficient customer service, ensuring each guest feels welcomed and valued

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Barista or in a similar role is preferred
• Knowledge of coffee brewing techniques and equipment
• Familiarity with various coffee beans and blends helpful
• Excellent customer service skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail and ability to maintain a clean and organized work area
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new recipes and techniques
• Prior cash handling experience

Benefits

Davidson Hospitality Group is an award-winning, full-service hospitality management company overseeing hotels, restaurants, dining and entertainment venues across the US. A trusted partner and preferred operator for Hilton, Hyatt, Kimpton, Marriott, and Margaritaville, Davidson offers a unique entrepreneurial management style and owners' mentality that provides the individualized personal service of a small company, enhanced by the breadth and depth of skill and experience of a larger company. In keeping with the company's heritage of delivering value, Davidson is comprised of four highly specialized operating verticals: Davidson Hotels, Pivot, Davidson Resorts and Davidson Restaurant Group. In keeping with the company's heritage of delivering value to its owners and team members, Davidson offers a rich benefit program with a variety of benefits designed to enrich the lives and well-being of our team members and their families.

• Multiple Tiers of Medical Coverage
• Dental & Vision Coverage
• 24/7 Teledoc service
• Free Maintenance Medications
• Pet Insurance
• Hotel Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, bereavement, and Holidays).
• 401K Match
• Working at Davidson is like nowhere else. It's less of a job, more of a calling. It's part career, part revolution. Because whatever you do here, you play a part in helping redefine the way quality hospitality is delivered to our guests, our clients, our partners, and each other.
• EOE AA- Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation
• Davidson Hospitality is a drug free workplace. Pre-employment drug test and background check required. We participate in E-Verify.