Barista

DoubleTree Salt Lake; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

DoubleTree Salt Lake, a hotel with 241 rooms and on-site dining, seeks a barista to join our café team. You will prepare and serve coffee and beverages, take orders, and ensure a friendly, efficient guest experience for both business and leisure travelers.

Must have prior barista experience, familiarity with brewing equipment, strong sanitation knowledge, and excellent communication. Flexibility to work shifts and a high school diploma are preferred; training provided on-site.

Qualifications

• Previous work experience as a Barista.
• Hands-on experience with brewing equipment.
• Knowledge of sanitation regulations.
• Flexibility to work various shifts.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to gauge customers’ preferences.
• Excellent communication skills.
• High school diploma; relevant training is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers in a friendly manner and take orders.
• Prepare and serve beverages such as drip coffee and espressos.
• Prepare and serve food items such as sandwiches and pastries.
• Answer questions about the menu and make recommendations.
• Take payment from customers and manage cash register.
• Monitor inventory of cafe supplies and place orders as needed.
• Clean and maintain espresso machines, grinders, and equipment.
• Keep the cafe area clean, organized, and sanitary.
• Address and resolve customer concerns or complaints.
• Evaluate and improve service efficiency.

Skills

Barista experience

Brewing equipment

Sanitation knowledge

Customer service

Flexibility

Basic math

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Espresso machines

Milk frother

Coffee grinders

Job description

241 rooms | 6,000 sq. ft. meeting/event space Amenities: pet-friendly, indoor pool, on‑site dining, warm chocolate chip cookies upon arrival, fitness center, EV charging. Located near downtown Salt Lake City, this property provides convenient access to top attractions, including Rice‑Eccles Stadium, City Creek Center, Temple Square, and the Salt Palace Convention Center. With Salt Lake City International Airport just 10 minutes away, it offers an engaging environment for hospitality professionals serving both business and leisure travelers.

We are seeking a Barista with open availability to join our team. This position is responsible for preparing and serving coffee and other beverages to customers according to the recipes and standards of our Café. Must be able to work as part of a team to help take orders, prepare beverages and provide timely, courteous and efficient service to customers to ensure they have a joyous experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Greeting customers in a friendly manner and taking food and drink orders
• Preparing and serving beverages such as drip coffee, espresso‑based drinks, tea and other specialty drinks
• Preparing and serving food items such as sandwiches and pastries
• Answering customers’ questions about menu choices
• Promoting and recommending menu options to customers
• Taking payment from customers
• Tracking and ordering inventory for cafe and beverage supplies, such as coffee beans, milk, napkins and cups
• Maintaining espresso machines, grinders, coffee machines and other equipment by cleaning, troubleshooting and scheduling repairs
• Keeping the work environment and cafe seating area clean, sanitary and organized
• Responding to and resolving customer concerns or complaints
• Evaluating and modifying processes to improve efficiency and quality of service

Requirements and skills

• Previous work experience as a Barista
• Hands‑on experience with brewing equipment
• Knowledge of sanitation regulations
Flexibility to work various shifts
• Basic math skills
• Ability to gauge customers’ preferences
• Excellent communication skills
• High school diploma; relevant training is a plus

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