Barista, Backyard Cafe

Starwood Hotels; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 26,174 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Starwood Hotels in Sunnyvale, CA is seeking a dedicated Barista for Backyard Café to craft beverages with care for our guests.

Applicants should have at least 1 year in Food & Beverage, experience in a luxury environment, be a strong team player, hardworking, and detail oriented, with flexibility for a 24-hour operation. Latte Art and coffee knowledge are a plus.

Starwood Hotels is an Equal Opportunity Employer, offering a welcoming, inclusive workplace and commitment to sustainability.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year in Food & Beverage service.
• Experience in a luxury/upscale environment.
• Willing to work in a 24-hour operation.
• Latte Art and coffee knowledge are a plus.

Skills

F&B experience

Luxury setting

Teamwork

Hardworking

Attention to detail

Flexible hours

Latte Art

Coffee knowledge

Job description

Grow with us…

Life at Starwood Hotels is based on a simple idea: the world is beautiful and we want to keep it that way. We can’t do it alone. That’s why we are hiring thoughtful and inspiring Team Members and Leaders who understand that our people, collaboration, stellar service, and respect for nature are so important to us.

Life is precious, including the experiences we have with food and the people we share those experiences with. The Food & Beverage team understands (and values) that hiring extraordinarily service‑minded people is an essential key to providing our hotel guests with an enhanced and memorable experience.

Our team is currently seeking a hard‑working, attentive Barista for Backyard Café. In this role, you’ll relish the thought of executing the perfect beverage for our guests made with TLC, and possibly even convince them to return.

Inside tip: If you feel that being a barista is an art‑form in itself, we’d love to hear from you.

About You

• Is passionate about the Food & Beverage Industry and has a minimum of one year of similar work experience.
• Has prior experience in a luxury or upscale environment, is a team player, hard worker, and detail oriented.
• Is flexible and willing to meet the demands of a 24‑hour operation.
• Prior Latte Art experience and coffee knowledge is a plus.

About Us

As a mission‑driven company, our purpose is our true north, and our compass guides the way. The purpose we live by impacts the lives of our team members, drives the experiences for our guests, builds community with like‑minded travelers, and takes care of the planet we live on. Founded in 2006 by Barry Sternlicht, Starwood Hotels is a luxury hotel brand management company and affiliate of the global private investment firm Starwood Capital Group.

$22 per hour

Starwood Hotels is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in a diverse, sustainable workforce with an empowered, inclusive culture. We are committed to non‑discrimination on any protected basis covered under applicable law. If you require any special accommodations, please visit People Operations.