Barista - Hotel Santa Barbara

Geronimo Hospitality Group; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Discounts

Paid Time Off

Training & Development Opportunities

401K

Medical Benefits

24/7 Online Care

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Geronimo Hospitality Group is seeking a part-time Barista for HOTEL SANTA BARBARA, a charming boutique property in downtown Santa Barbara, close to the beach. You will provide great service, explain coffee options, and craft drinks that reflect our hospitality ethos. Be part of a team that values bold service, supports your growth, and ensures guests depart with a memorable experience.

U.S. work authorization is required; benefits include employee discounts and opportunities to advance within

Qualifications

• One year of barista experience (preferred).
• Basic math skills (able to add, subtract and give change).
• Legible handwriting.
• Strong customer service and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Learn and maintain knowledge of the coffee menu and food options.
• Educate customers by presenting and explaining drinks and menu items; answer questions.
• Keep work and customer areas tidy and organized.
• Obtain proper coffee knowledge to assist guests effectively.
• Assist with inventory by replenishing beans and stocking equipment.
• Ensure equipment is cleaned and maintained for smooth service.
• Leave a positive impression to encourage repeat visits and word-of-mouth promotion.

Skills

Barista experience

Customer service

Verbal communication

Math skills

Job description

Job Type
Part-time

Description

STEP INTO THE BIG LEAGUES

Geronimo Hospitality Group ain't your normal work environment. We are a collection of award winning boutique hotels, restaurants and clubs with cool people who believe THE STATUS QUO SUCKS and we do everything we can to live by that motto. At Geronimo Hospitality Group, we don’t raise the bar. We are the bar. We create destinations, not pit stops, and we’re looking for people who are ready to join a team that pushes boundaries and values hard work every day.

HOTEL SANTA BARBARA

Charming and historic boutique hotel in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara situated a half-mile from the beach and Stearns Wharf and a block from the Paseo Nuevo outdoor shopping center.

PERKS OF THE JOB

We believe in rewarding effort and skill. Our team enjoys Employee Discounts, Paid Time Off, Training & Development Opportunities, 401K, Medical Benefits, 24/7 Online Care, Pet Insurance, and more. We demand a competitive spirit and offer you the chance to build your own future in return.

YOUR ROLE IN CREATING GERONIMOMENTS

In this role, you’ll be a key part of our team, ensuring that every guest leaves with a lasting impression. Your voice matters here—use it to build the future, make an impact, and continuously improve the guest experience.

As the Barista, you will serve customers and extend great customer service by providing information to help with food and beverage selections, creating and presenting order choices, and maintain a great coffee house experience by promoting a warm and friendly atmosphere.

WHAT YOUR DAY WILL LOOK LIKE

• Learn and have complete knowledge and understanding of the coffee menu and food choices
• Educate customers by presenting and explaining the coffee drink and food menu; answering questions
• Keep work area and customer area clear of cluttered dishes, glasses and garbage
• Obtain proper coffee knowledge to appropriately assist our guests
• Maintain inventories by replenishing coffee bean supply; stocking coffee brewing equipment; maintaining supplies
• Keep equipment running by following operating instructions; maintaining supplies; equipment cleanliness
• Leave a positive impression on the customers to ensure a return venture and potential word of mouth promotion

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Requirements

WHAT IT TAKES TO SUCCEED

• You have one year Barista experience (preferred
• You possess basic math skills (able to add, subtract and count back change to customer)
• You have legible handwriting
• You have strong customer service and verbal communication skills

MANDATORY REQUIREMENT

• U.S. Work Authorization (required).

JOIN A TEAM THAT MAKES AN IMPRESSION

At Geronimo Hospitality Group, we are cool people who work hard . Every shift, every day, we push the boundaries and strive to be the best. If you’re ready to own your work and create exceptional experiences, we want you on our team! Geronimo Hospitality Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Salary Description

$18.00 per hour