Barista - Java Manjaro Coffee Shop

kalaharijobs; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Holiday compensation

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Job summary

Kalahari Resorts & Conventions is seeking a Barista for the Java Manjaro Coffee Shop in Round Rock, TX. You will deliver prompt, quality beverages and maintain a clean, welcoming work environment while supporting teammates.

As part of leadership-spirited hospitality, you’ll know the menu inside and out, manage orders accurately, and help guests feel at home from first contact to final sip. Tasteful service is our standard.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service mindset and ability to handle guests with a smile.
• Experience in a restaurant, cafe, hotel, or similar service environment is helpful.
• Wamiliarity with cash handling and basic POS systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests and take orders with accuracy and speed.
• Know the menu, beverages, bakery items, and pricing; upsell where appropriate.
• Enter orders into Micros terminal and ensure accurate ticketing.
• Maintain communication with team members to fulfill orders efficiently.
• Perform side work and keep the workstation clean and organized.

Skills

Customer service

Cashier experience

Teamwork

Food/beverage service

Tools

Micros POS

Job description

Help Deliver the Kalahari Experience

At Kalahari Resorts & Conventions, we don’t just create vacations—we craft unforgettable experiences. Home to America’s Largest Indoor Waterparks, our African-inspired resorts offer world-class dining, luxurious spas, thrilling entertainment, and cutting‑edge convention centers that redefine hospitality.

But we’re more than a resort. As a family-owned company, our Promise is simple: Lead with Love. This means caring deeply for our guests, associates, and communities—treating people like family, giving back generously, and creating spaces where everyone feels valued.

Through our partnership with charity: water, we’re also committed to bringing clean water to one million people in Africa.

Barista – Java Manjaro Coffee Shop

Kalahari Resorts & Conventions is seeking a Barista for our Java Manjaro Coffee Shop. In this role, you will provide beyond expectations customer service to all customers by providing them with prompt service, quality beverages and products, and maintaining a clean and comfortable work environment.

As part of our leadership team, you’ll embody our Promise to Lead with Love—guiding, supporting, and inspiring associates while delivering extraordinary guest experiences. You’ll craft quality beverages with care and deliver friendly, personalized service that makes guests feel welcome while working collaboratively with the team to maintain a clean, organized, and efficient workspace.

Key Responsibilities

• Greet guests with energy, a genuine smile, positive body language, focused eye contact, and in a timely fashion.
• You must have full knowledge of the menu, food items, specials of the day, coffee drinks, bakery case items, appropriate prices, layout of the Resort and its storage closets.
• Take orders properly as well as enter them into Micros terminal accurately.
• Maintain constant communication between other cashiers and baristas on orders.
• Perform side work at the start and end of each shift as required by service station assignment.

What We’re Looking For

• Coffee Shop, restaurant, fast-food venue, and/or hotel and resort experience is helpful.
• State or Local Law may require a certificate upon completion of an alcohol awareness/safety class as well as state-certified proper food handling certification may apply.
• Prior restaurant experience in a full-service restaurant or fast-food venue or as a cashier is helpful.

A Sampling of Our Benefits

Our team enjoys a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Career growth opportunities with promotion from within
• 401(k) matching, paid time off, and holiday compensation
• Health, dental, and vision coverage for full-time associates
• Employee appreciation events, discounts, and perks at all resorts
• Education assistance programs to help advance your career

Be Part of Something Extraordinary

At Kalahari, we believe the best leaders Lead with Love—because love builds trust, inspires growth, and creates experiences that last a lifetime. That’s why we’re proud to be recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Midsize Employers, America’s Best Employers for Women, and by USA TODAY as the #1 Best Indoor Water Park.

Here, careers thrive, innovation is encouraged, and every day brings new opportunities to create meaningful moments. Whether you’re delivering guest service, crafting memorable meals, or leading a team, your work makes a real impact.

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Kalahari Resorts & Conventions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.