Barista, Drift

SH Seattle, L.L.C.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Starwood Hotels is seeking a hard-working Barista for Drift Lobby Bar & Lounge in Seattle. The role focuses on crafting beverages with care for guests in a 24-hour luxury setting.

Prior latte art and coffee knowledge are a plus, and a strong service mindset is essential for memorable experiences. Applicants should have at least 1 year in F&B, be a team player, attentive to detail, and flexible to meet the demands of a 24-hour operation.

Qualifications

• 1 year minimum experience in Food & Beverage or similar role.
• Experience in luxury or upscale environment is a plus.
• Willingness to work a 24-hour operation.

Skills

Latte art

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. But we can’t do it alone. That’s why 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 understand (and value) 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 Drift Lobby Bar & Lounge. In this role, you'll relish in 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 artform in itself, we'd love to hear from you.

About you

• Is passionate about the Food & Beverage Industry and has a minimum of 1 year of similar work experience.
• Has prior experience in luxury or an upscale environment, 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 in. Founded in 2006 by Barry Sternlicht, Starwood Hotels is a luxury hotel brand management company and affiliate of global private investment firm Starwood Capital Group.

$21.30 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.

Life at Starwood Hotels is based on a simple idea: the world is brimming with natural beauty, vivid splendor, and heartwarming whimsy and we want to keep it that way. Our mission is to inspire others to do the same while crafting unique and evolved luxury experiences. We seek next-level talent with lots of heart and plenty of hustle, individuals who love to be of service, obsess over details, honor nature, aren’t afraid to ask questions, have the confidence to share new ideas and the respect to listen to diverse worldviews. We care about who you are, how you treat others and what fires you up.