Barista (4291)

Ahern Companies; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ahern Hotel & Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV is hiring a Barista. The role involves greeting guests, taking orders, and preparing beverages with a focus on upscale service. You will operate the POS, handle transactions, and ensure clean and organized workspaces.

Requires at least 1 year of experience, strong customer service, English communication skills, and the ability to follow sanitation standards. Health card requirement may apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum one (1) year of experience in a similar role preferred.
• Ability to make specialty beverages according to recipes.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to use a Point of Sales (POS) system and handle cash & credit card transactions.
• Working knowledge of accepted standards of sanitation.
• Ability to multi-task with attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively communicate in English, in both written and oral forms.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must possess, or are able to obtain, a Health Card from the Southern Nevada Health District.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests in an upbeat, positive, friendly manner and making them feel welcome.
• Take and input orders and receive payment and make proper change, completing all required transactions.
• Prepare and serve beverage and food items to guests.
• Operate a commercial coffee/expresso machine making specialty beverages.
• Bid farewell to guests, using guest’s name when known, and encourage them to return.
• Routinely cleans all kitchen equipment and dispose of trash daily.
• Maintain the cleanliness of all the front and back of house areas within the outlet.
• Perform cashier duties for the gift shop.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

POS operation

Multi-tasking

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

POS system

Job description

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Ahern Hotel - Las Vegas, NV 89102Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $15.00 - $17.00 HourlyThe Ahern Hotel & Convention Center is seeking a Barista to join our team!

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

The Barista is responsible for providing outstanding beverage & food service to guests in an upscale environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Greets guests in an upbeat, positive, friendly manner and making them feel welcome.
• Take and input orders and receive payment and make proper change, completing all required transactions.
• Prepare and serve beverage and food items to guests.
• Operate a commercial coffee/expresso machine making specialty beverages.
• Bid farewell to guests, using guest’s name when known, and encourage them to return.
• Routinely cleans all kitchen equipment and dispose of trash daily.
• Consistently follow sequence of service utilizing proper procedures standardized by department.
• Itemize bills correctly and efficiently secure payment.
• Expedite the order in an accurate and timely manner.
• Pack the orders per guests’ preference and complete the order with any necessary condiments.
• Perform all opening and closing duties based upon shift assignment.
• Refill and stock supplies and machines within the outlet.
• Maintain the cleanliness of all the front and back of house areas within the outlet.
• Unload warehouse orders and stocking the orders to designated storage.
• Work as a team, assisting all guests’ and employees’ needs and inquiries.
• Maintain health code standards.
• Perform cashier duties for the gift shop.
• Perform all other job-related duties as requested.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Minimum one (1) year of experience in a similar role preferred.
• Ability to make specialty beverages according to recipes.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to use a Point of Sales (POS) system and handle cash & credit card transactions.
• Working knowledge of accepted standards of sanitation.
• Ability to multi-task with attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively communicate in English, in both written and oral forms.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must possess, or are able to obtain, a Health Card from the Southern Nevada Health District.

PHYSICAL REQUIRMENTS

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• For Full-Time employees, expect to work an 8-hour shift on average, including weekends and holidays.
• Comply with the brand and hygiene policies.