Barista

Lore Group; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 14,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Six complimentary nights per year at a

Employee discounts

Paid vacation days

Nine holidays

Sick days

Life insurance

Job summary

Lore Group operates Riggs Washington DC, offering an all-occasion European brasserie-inspired restaurant Café Riggs and Silver Lyan bar. The role involves preparing espresso-based beverages, taking orders, and delivering friendly service to hotel guests.

The position requires ensuring cleanliness, operating coffee equipment, restocking supplies, and maintaining safety standards. Availability for mornings, weekends, and holidays may be required, with compensation at $10.30/hr plus tips.

Qualifications

• Previous barista, café, restaurant, or hospitality experience is helpful.
• Good communication and customer-service skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional appearance and a positive attitude.
• Availability to work mornings, weekends, and holidays may be required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare espresso, cappuccino, latte, americano, and other coffee beverages.
• Take guest orders and process payments accurately.
• Provide friendly, attentive service to hotel guests.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the coffee station and service area.
• Operate and clean coffee machines, grinders, and other equipment.
• Restock coffee, milk, syrups, cups, and other supplies.
• Follow hotel standards for food safety, hygiene, and beverage quality.
• Handle guest questions, requests, and complaints professionally.
• Work efficiently during busy breakfast, lunch, or peak service periods.
• Coordinate with hotel restaurant and front-of-house staff when needed.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Fast-paced

Professional appearance

Time management

Job description

Riggs Washington DC sits on the iconic downtown corner of Penn Quarter's 9th and F Street in a historic building once home to Riggs National Bank. Each of the Hotel's 181 guest rooms offers a playful nod to the building's legacy. Riggs is home to the all-occasion European brasserie-inspired restaurant Café Riggs, as well as Silver Lyan - a subterranean bar from the internationally acclaimed Ryan Chetiyawardana, also known as Mr Lyan.

Key responsibilities:

• Prepare espresso, cappuccino, latte, americano, and other coffee beverages.

• Take guest orders and process payments accurately.

• Provide friendly, attentive service to hotel guests.

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the coffee station and service area.

• Operate and clean coffee machines, grinders, and other equipment.

• Restock coffee, milk, syrups, cups, and other supplies.

• Follow hotel standards for food safety, hygiene, and beverage quality.

• Handle guest questions, requests, and complaints professionally.

• Work efficiently during busy breakfast, lunch, or peak service periods.

• Coordinate with hotel restaurant and front-of-house staff when needed.

Qualifications:

• Previous barista, café, restaurant, or hospitality experience is helpful.

• Good communication and customer-service skills.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

• Professional appearance and a positive attitude.

• Availability to work mornings, weekends, and holidays may be required.

Compensation:

$10.30/hr plus tips

Benefits

At Riggs Washington DC we are committed to giving our employees the skills and support required to deliver extraordinary experiences, and most importantly, to grow in their careers. On top of this we also like to offer our teams a wide range of benefits including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees
• Six complimentary nights each year at any Lore Group hotel
• Lore Group employee and immediate family rates
• Lore Group friends and family rates
• 50% employee discount and 25% friends and family discount at more than 800 partner hotels through Lore Discovery
• 50% discount at Lore Group restaurants and bars
• Paid vacation days - entitlement increasing annually
• Nine paid holidays annually
• Seven paid sick days annually, as established in Washington, D.C.
• Company-paid life insurance equal to 1.5 times annual salary
• Employee Assistance Program
• Referral incentives
• 401(k) with a 5% match
• Training and development programs
• Additional perks through Cigna
• Complimentary employee meals - lunch and dinner daily
• Employee recognition programs

Equal Employment Opportunity

Lore Group does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment based upon race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family responsibilities, genetic information, matriculation, or political affiliation. We will make any reasonable effort to ensure that all applicants and employees receive equal opportunity in personnel matters, including recruiting, selection, training, placement, promotion, wages and benefits, transfers, terminations, and working conditions.

Location: Washington, DC