BARISTA (FULL TIME AND PART TIME)

Compass Group, North America; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

13 paid holidays

Job summary

Wolfgang Puck Catering in Austin, TX is hiring immediately for full and part-time BARISTA positions at 320 South Capital of Texas Highway. Online applications accepted only; two years of barista experience required.

You will prepare espresso drinks, enter orders in the POS, handle payments, and keep the service area clean while following HACCP guidelines. Enjoy perks like free parking and 13 paid holidays.

Qualifications

• Two years of barista experience required.
• Experience with POS and cash handling.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Knowledge of HACCP food-safety guidelines.
• Willingness to work full or part time.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.
• Flexible with schedule.

Responsibilities

• Makes espresso drinks and related items.
• Enters orders into POS and handles payments.
• Replenishes condiments and maintains cleanliness.
• Ensures proper presentation and serving temperatures per HACCP.
• Maintains sanitation of equipment and supplies.
• Follows approved recipes for food preparation.
• Greets customers and assists in buying decisions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Barista experience

Customer service

Cash handling

Food safety HACCP

Tools

POS system

Job description

Wolfgang Puck Catering

• We are hiring immediately for full and part time BARISTA positions.

• Location : 320 South Capital of Texas Highway, Austin, TX 78746. Note: online applications accepted only .

• Schedule : Full and part time; Monday through Friday, hours may vary. More details upon interview.

• Requirement : Two years of barista experience is required.

• Perks: Free parking! 13 paid holidays!

• Pay Range: $22.00 per hour to $25.00 per hour

*Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available

Where Passion Meets Purpose - and Careers Come Alive

At Wolfgang Puck Catering, great careers are crafted the same way great food is — with passion, intention, and the right people around you. We hire for curiosity, spirit, and heart, and we invest in everything you bring to the table. Through mentorship, real development, and a clear path to leadership, we're committed to your journey — not just your job title. Come be part of something that challenges and champions you in equal measure.

\"I can have the best food, but if we don’t have good people, it won’t get you very far.\" — Wolfgang Puck

Success on our team starts with our culture:

• We have Wolfgang’s PASSION for our business, our product, and our people / guests / clients.

• A FLEXIBLE MINDSET is key; we are strategic business partners who wear multiple hats.

• Our services require a CONCIERGE mentality, a bias to action with humble hospitality.

• We are out-of-the-box PROBLEM SOLVERS, who look around corners so our clients and guests don’t have to.

• We curate company and partner resources to bring our client’s vision to life. We seek to cultivate the next generation of talent, purveyors and partnerships.

• We bring an entrepreneurial approach to deliver results for our clients (you might call this scrappy).

• Collaboration and openness to innovative business tools, new ways of thinking and ability to partner across departments are essential to create optimal business solutions.

I can have the best food, but if we don’t have good people, it won’t get you very far.

Job Summary

Summary: Makes and serves coffee/espresso drinks and related food and beverage items. Handles food according to HACCP guidelines and standards for quality food-service operations. Interacts with customers and other employees in a friendly, courteous manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepares espresso orders for customers and catering using standard measures and recipes.

• Enters orders accurately into POS device; accepts cash and charge payments.

• Replenishes condiments, beverages and general supplies while maintaining cleanliness of service area.

• Ensures proper presentation, portion control and maintenance of proper serving temperatures; follows HACCP standards.

• Maintains sanitation and orderliness of all equipment, supplies and utensils.

• Ensures proper food preparation by using approved recipes and following prescribed production standards.

• Keeps display equipment clean and free of debris during meal service.

• Cleans equipment and workstation thoroughly before leaving the area for other assignments.

• Greets customers courteously and interacts in a manner to ensure customer satisfaction. Relays relevant concerns from customers to supervisors.

• Serves customers quickly and efficiently, and prevents delays in serving lines.

• Demonstrates a complete understanding of daily menu items and accurately explains them to customers.

• Serves as an advocate of selling techniques to the customer by establishing good communication and assisting in the buying decision-making process.

• Ensures all display foods are merchandised attractively per standards. Serves food neatly and attractively per standard.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Associates at Wolfgang Puck Catering are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• Life Insurance/ AD

• Disability Insurance

• Retirement Plan

• Paid Time Off

• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)

• Associate Shopping Program

• Health and Wellness Programs

• Discount Marketplace

• Identity Theft Protection

• Pet Insurance

• Commuter Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Maryland, Washington State, or to be performed Remotely, click here (https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_WPC.pdf) or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information

https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_WPC.pdf

Abides by all Company policies and procedures including but not limited to:

• The use of a medium weight cut gloves when handling or using knives, peelers, choppers, mandolins or cleaning a slicer.

• The use of oven mitts, fryer gloves or steamer gloves when handling hot pans from ovens, warmers or steamtables.

• The use of slip-resistant shoes and proper lifting techniques.

About Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Wolfgang Puck Catering maintains a drug-free workplace.