Barista/Cashier - Departure Lounge

Paradies-Atlanta; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Paradies Lagardère is seeking a Barista to create memorable guest experiences by preparing tea, coffee, and espresso beverages while following our service standards. You will engage with guests, maintain a clean workstation, and support other restaurant duties as needed.

Responsibilities include greeting guests, taking orders quickly, handling payments, and upholding TRIFIC values (Trust, Respect, Integrity, First-Class, Innovation, Commitment) in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Food and Beverage experience is preferred but not required.
• Customer service focused and solution oriented.
• Ability to take direction and collaborate in a team environment.
• Ability to work in a high energy and demanding environment.
• Knowledge of math to figure cost, make change, and cash handling procedures.
• ServSafe Certification or equivalent, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Warmly greet guests and take drink and food orders within 30 seconds of entry.
• Operate coffee making equipment and maintain clean, organized workspace.
• Prepare beverages according to established recipes and presentation standards.
• Accurately total, process and collect payments using the POS system.
• Maintain safety and cleanliness; follow company cash handling procedures.
• Support other areas of the restaurant as needed, such as seating customers and answering phones.

Skills

Customer service

English communication

Team orientation

Self-motivation

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

The Barista is responsible for creating an amazing experience by interacting with guests and preparing and serving tea,
coffee, and expresso drinks. Whether working in an on-trend national brand, or an iconic concept from the local
community, you will create and deliver first-class experiences for the traveling public.
In joining our team, you always commit to supporting this mission by demonstrating our service standards and holding all
team members to the same. Providing a safe work environment of trust and respect free of harassment is expected.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

All Paradies Lagardère positions, including the Barista, require that you embody a positive company image by providing courteous,
friendly, and efficient service with a smile to customers and team members. You must embrace our family culture by following
our core values, TRIFIC (Trust, Respect, Integrity, First-Class, Innovation, Commitment), recognize and satisfy all restaurant guests
as well as be accountable to the Company and Restaurant Managers.

The following are intended as basic requirements. Success will come to the individual who can expand upon these job
requirements and truly provide a memorable experience. These requirements/functions may change throughout their
employment.

• Must have a passion for the guest!
• Must say “Yes”, “Please”, and “Thank You”!
• Must smile often!
• Exceed First Class Service standards and behavior with guests, business partners, and peers.
• Maintain a professional company image by adhering to all grooming and uniform guidelines, including slip resistant shoes.
• Warmly greets, acknowledges, and takes guests drink and food order within 30 seconds of them entering the concept.
• Operate coffee making equipment. Dismantling and cleaning machinery, as needed.
• Prepare and present beverages according to established recipe and presentation standards.
• Accurately total, process and collect payments from guests to include, but not limited to, using the point-of-sale system.
• Handles money, processes credit and debit card, makes change, while complying with the company’s Cash Handling and Loss Prevention Standard Operating Procedures.
• Knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the restaurant's menu and products.

• Ensure guest satisfaction and work to resolve any guest issues or concerns enlisting the assistance of a Manager, if
  necessary, immediately.
• Respond to guest inquiries and requests in a timely, friendly, and efficient manner.
• Assist with new team member training by positively reinforcing successful performance and helping as needed.
• Support other areas of the restaurant as requested, such as seating customers, answering telephones, stock work,
  cleanup, and documentation.
• Maintain a clean organized work environment that is free of safety hazards including trash, sweeping, mopping,
  and dishes.
• Receive positive Secret Shopper scores.
• Ask correct SMG related questions for positive comments.
• Be compliant with all local, state, federal laws and regulation including those relating to food safety.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Food and Beverage experience is preferred but not required.
• Customer service focused and solution oriented.
• Ability to take direction and collaborate in a team environment.
• Ability to work in a high energy and demanding environment.
• Knowledge of math to figure cost, make change, and cash handling procedures.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work independently as well as with other team members.
• Able to work unsupervised for extensive periods, and to demonstrate good judgment when dealing with
  customers and peers.
• ServSafe Certification or equivalent, preferred.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to work various shifts in a 7/365 team-oriented environment.
• Excellent customer service skills and an ability to communicate effectively, in English.
• Strong self-motivation, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Positive interpersonal skills.
• Self-starter able to prioritize and handle various tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and unexpected situations.
• Proficiency required in reading, writing and mathematics, in English.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 25 lbs. perform essential job functions such as standing, bending, reaching, climbing
  on a ladder, and walking long distances.
• Standing for long periods of time and the ability to work in an environment with varying temperatures.

This position description is merely intended to describe the primary elements of the position. Paradies Lagardère reserves
the right to change the position description and to assign additional duties and responsibilities, as necessary. This position
description does not constitute an employment contract of any kind.

This position description is merely intended to describe the primary elements of the position. Paradies Lagardère reserves
the right to change the position description and to assign additional duties and responsibilities as necessary. This
position description does not constitute an employment contract of any kind.

Paradies Lagardere is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity and expression, genetic information, or any other factor protected by law.

We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that includes individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences. The Company is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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