Barista/Grab and Go Cafe

HEI Hotels & Resorts; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company matching

Free meals

Free parking

Room discounts

HEI Loves program

Job summary

HEI Hotels & Resorts in Tampa at The Westin Tampa Waterside seeks a friendly server to provide exceptional guest service. You will greet guests, take orders, and process payments while keeping a clean dining area.

Join a team that values growth and offers comprehensive benefits. The role emphasizes accuracy in cash handling, effective communication, and delivering memorable guest experiences in a dynamic hotel setting.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate a cash register and process payments accurately.
• Experience using a Point of Sale system preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication with guests and team members.
• Ability to remain composed and resolve conflicts calmly.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers with a friendly and sincere welcome.
• Prepare and serve customer orders accurately and efficiently.
• Ring guest checks and handle payments correctly.
• Ensure guest satisfaction and resolve issues tactfully.
• Maintain high standards of food preparation and service areas.
• Clean and sanitize work areas, utensils, and stations.
• Adhere to accounting guidelines for receipts and cash handling.
• Balance cash drawer at end of shift and ensure accountability.
• Maintain regular attendance and be available to work shifts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cash handling

POS operation

Customer service

Communication

Job description

life insurance, vision insurance, 401(k)

United States, Florida, Tampa

Sep 30, 2026

About Us

Escape to The Westin Tampa Waterside, situated on a unique landscaped island in downtown Tampa. Adjacent to the Tampa Convention Center, our location is convenient for business and leisure travelers alike. Our associates enjoy free meals, free parking, room discounts, incredible benefits and a fun work environment. Also our hotel is dedicated to its associates by celebrating our success every month and our HEI Loves program is designed to assist our team members and focus on growth and development . Come and see why we are the employer of choice in downtown Tampa!

About Us

Escape to The Westin Tampa Waterside, situated on a unique landscaped island in downtown Tampa. Adjacent to the Tampa Convention Center, our location is convenient for business and leisure travelers alike. Our associates enjoy free meals, free parking, room discounts, incredible benefits and a fun work environment. Also our hotel is dedicated to its associates by celebrating our success every month and our HEI Loves program is designed to assist our team members and focus on growth and development . Come and see why we are the employer of choice in downtown Tampa!

We value U.S. military experience and invite all qualified military candidates.

Compensation

Tipped/Service Charge Eligible? YesDiscretionary Performance Bonus Eligible? No

Overview

Provide superior customer service while maintaining a clean and attractive outlet for guests.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Greet customers immediately with a friendly and sincere welcome. Use a positive and clear speaking voice, listen to, and understand requests.

• Prepare customers' orders as requested accurately and efficiently.

• Ring guest check correctly. Close the check to the proper method of payment, (i.e., cash, credit card or house charge).

• Ensures guest satisfaction; in the event of dissatisfaction, tactfully negotiates resolution.

• Maintain the highest level of standards for all product preparation.

• Clean or sanitize work areas, utensils, equipment, service stations or seating areas.

• Comply with accounting guidelines regarding receipt of payments, check total verification, tip disbursement, cash drawer and house bank management.

• Balance house bank at the end of the shift. Retrieves and returns bank from vault to workstation and return, to ensure accountability.

• Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.

• Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

• Basic mathematical skills necessary to operate a cash register, make change, total guest checks, count total bank, prepare cash drops, total all other charges, and understand portion sizes as relating to pricing.

• Ability to operate a keyboard and Point of Sale procedures.

• Ability to effectively deal with and resolve conflict situations, such as inaccurate check total.

• Ability to sit and/or stand and work continually in confined spaces with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences, such as effectively communicating with supervisors, coworkers, public etc.

Benefits

HEI Hotels and Resorts is committed to providing a comprehensive benefit program that offers you choices for your physical, mental and financial wellness, creating value in your most important investment - you!
For your physical and mental wellness we offer competitive Medical and Dental programs through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as Vision insurance programs through EyeMed. Our Vacation, Sick and Holiday programs are available for you to rejuvenate with time off. HEI also provides pet insurance through the ASPCA. For your financial wellness, HEI provides a wide array of coverage, including Supplemental, Spousal and Child Life insurance as well as Short and Long-Term Disability plans. Our 401(k) Savings Plan with matching funds, and discounts through our 'YouDecide' and Hotel Room Discount programs provide additional incentives for choosing HEI as the employer of your future. Specific details and eligibility of these programs vary by location and employment status.

HEI Hotels and Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.