Barista - FULL TIME

Elvis Presley Enterprises; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Elvis Presley Enterprises operates Graceland and is seeking a full-time Food & Beverage team member for The Guest House at Graceland in Memphis. The role includes preparing beverages, serving foods, handling payments, and maintaining clean, safe service areas.

Candidates will work weekends/holidays with a flexible schedule and are expected to follow health codes and safety procedures in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Memphis and Shelby County health codes.
• Ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure with deadlines.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Reading skills to understand regulations, policies and procedures.
• Ability to stock as directed by manager/supervisor.
• Knowledge of restaurant stock and equipment.
• Ability to operate and maintain restaurant equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Prepare or serve hot or cold beverages (coffee, espresso drinks, teas).
• Clean or sanitize work areas, utensils, or equipment.
• Clean service or seating areas.
• Check temperatures of freezers, refrigerators, or heating equipment.
• Describe menu items to customers or suggest products.
• Order, receive, or stock supplies or retail products.
• Provide customers with product details (coffee blend or preparation descriptions).
• Receive and process guest payments.
• Serve prepared foods (muffins, biscotti, bagels).
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Health codes

Work under pressure

Reading skills

Stock management

Restaurant equipment

Coffee machines

Safety procedures

Tools

Coffee machine

Hot chocolate machine

Soda machine

Grill

Fry vat

Ovens

Dishwasher

Job description

3600 Elvis Presley Blvd, Memphis, TN 38116, USA

Job Description

Posted Friday, August 28, 2026 at 7:00 AM

Elvis Presley Enterprises

Become a part of the exciting growth at Graceland!

Since opening to the public in 1982, Elvis Presley's Graceland has hosted over 20 million visitors from every state in the union and nearly every country of the world. Graceland welcomes over 500,000 visitors each year, is one of the five most visited home tours in the United States, and is the most famous home in America after The White House.

In 1991, Graceland was placed on the National Register of Historic Places. In 2006, it was designated a National Historic Landmark.

Graceland visitors come from all walks of life, all ages, all musical tastes, all income levels, all educational backgrounds, and all parts of the world.

Our employees are ambassadors to Memphis and work hard to ensure all of our guests are treated with the same southern hospitality that Elvis Presley was known for.

This is a full-time position located in the Food and Beverage Department at The Guest House at Graceland with variable/flexible working hours to include weekends, holidays and overtime as required. Benefits will be offered after successful completion of a sixty (60) day introductory period. This is a promotional opportunity and is an internal/external recruitment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare or serve hot or cold beverages, such as coffee, espresso drinks, blended coffees, or teas.
• Clean or sanitize work areas, utensils, or equipment.
• Clean service or seating areas.
• Check temperatures of freezers, refrigerators, or heating equipment to ensure proper functioning.
• Describe menu items to customers or suggest products that might appeal to them.
• Order, receive, or stock supplies or retail products.
• Provide customers with product details, such as coffee blend or preparation descriptions.
• Receive and process guest payments.
• Serve prepared foods, such as muffins, biscotti, or bagels.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of Memphis and Shelby county health codes; ability to work quickly and accurately under constant pressure of often conflicting deadlines and numerous interruptions; ability to maintain confidentiality; reading skills to understand and interpret regulations, policies and procedures; ability to put out stock as directed by manager and or supervisor; knowledge of restaurants stock and equipment; skill to operate and maintain restaurant equipment such as coffee machine, hot chocolate machine, soda machine, grill, fry vat, ovens, dishwasher and any other equipment located in assigned restaurant; ability to work and maintain a safe work area; ability to follow operating procedures on equipment in a safe manner.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to stoop, reach, walk and stand for long periods; ability to lift boxes weighing up to 25lbs; speak clearly and distinctly.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS:

Uniform is required; hair net must be worn; must follow and have knowledge of health codes and requirements.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Work flexible hours, holidays, weekends, and overtime as required; ability to maintain confidentiality; no smoking or eating in the work area.

APPLICATION PROCESS

We are an equal opportunity employer. This position will remain open until filled.

Notice: Screening tests for alcohol and illegal drug use will be required before hiring and during your employment with this company.

3600 Elvis Presley Blvd, Memphis, TN 38116, USA