Barista

River City Casino & Hotel; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 14,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 medical, dental, & vision

Uber benefit for nearby metro stops

Recognition programs with cash rewards

Tuition reimbursement

Lindenwood University discounts

Diversity scholarship for team members

Job summary

River City Casino & Hotel in St. Louis is seeking a Barista to provide excellent guest service, prepare hand-crafted beverages, and educate guests about our premium coffees, teas, and menu items.

The role runs shift from 6am-2:30pm with a pay rate of $10.15 per hour plus tips, in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment. Responsibilities include operating the POS system, handling cash, delivering orders, and maintaining a clean, welcoming dining area while upholding confidentiality and safety

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required or preferred.
• Excellent guest service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve quality hand-crafted beverages.
• Educate guests about coffees, teas, gelatos, and menu items.
• Operate the POS system and handle transactions accurately; assist with cash handling.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the bar and dining area.
• Deliver orders promptly and ensure guest satisfaction.

Skills

Guest service

Communication

Cash handling

English proficiency

Food & beverage knowledge

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS system

Job description

WE’RE CHANGING ENTERTAINMENT. COME JOIN US.

We’re always looking for talent that believes in having fun. At PENN Entertainment, you’ll get to be a part of an exciting industry, where the days and nights are fast paced. You’ll work with an incredibly diverse set of coworkers driven by their enthusiasm for helping people find and have more fun. You’ll also get to work at a company that cares about your career growth and will help you get the support you need to expand your possibilities.

Initial placement within the salary range is based on an individual's relevant knowledge, skills, and experience. Base salary is just one component of our competitive Total Rewards package, which includes wellness programs designed to support our team members' financial, physical, and mental well-being. Specific benefits—such as day‑one medical coverage, 401(k) matching, and annual performance bonus—may vary by position. Paid time off is earned according to the local policy and increases with the length of employment.

WE LOVE OUR WORK.

What does River City Casino & Hotel have to offer?

• Day 1 medical, dental, & vision benefits!
• Uber benefit for nearby metro stops.
• Recognition programs with cash rewards, gift cards, & more.
• Tuition Reimbursement, Lindenwood University Discounts, & Diversity Scholarship for Team Member’s children.

Barista

Shift: 6am-2:30pm | Pay: $10.15 per hour plus tips

• Provides excellent guest service while making quality, hand‑crafted beverages.
• Responsible for educating guests about our premium coffees, teas, gelatos, and menu items.
• Prepares and sells coffee drinks, such as espresso, café latte, and cappuccino, by following recipes and preparation techniques.
• Operates electronic cash register system to accurately and immediately account for transaction payments; transports monies to and from the main Credit cage.
• Delivers guest orders.
• Ensures guest satisfaction through food quality checks and responds to guest complaints.
• Maintains equipment by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining supplies, and performing cleaning and preventive maintenance.
• Ensures a fresh and appealing display by keeping cases, shelves, and displays clean and well stocked, while continuously checking and ensuring freshness and quality of products.
• Maintains a clean and welcoming dining room with attention to detail, sanitation, and safety.
• Performs all other related and compatible duties as assigned.
• Maintains strict confidentiality in all company matters.

BRING US YOUR BEST.

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous cash handling experience a plus.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others; must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Must have excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism.
• Previous Food & Beverage experience preferred.
• Must have basic math skills, including the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
• Previous Starbucks/barista experience an asset.
• Ability to maintain a high level of energy and take a proactive and strategic approach to dealing with issues.
• Ability to work a flexible shift, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime, as business needs dictate.

STAY IN THE GAME. FOLLOW US.

We’ve grown to become the leading provider of integrated entertainment, sports content, and casino gaming experiences thanks to our 43 destinations across North America, online sports betting and iCasino via theScore Bet Sportsbook and Casino®.

Being an industry leader means more than being a purveyor of fun. We are also committed to values like diversity and sustainability — for our community, our team members, our vendors, and our planet.

We're changing entertainment. Follow us.

Equal Opportunity Employer

STARTING SALARY

$10.15 per hour plus tips