Barista Part-Time

fourseasons; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Complimentary meals

Dry cleaning for uniforms

Employee accommodations

Job summary

Four Seasons Houston is seeking a Barista to deliver exceptional coffee knowledge and guest service in a luxury hotel setting. The role focuses on preparing and serving a range of coffees, engaging guests with descriptions of drinks, and maintaining equipment to Four Seasons standards.

The position is part-time with open availability, including late nights, holidays, and weekends. Complimentary meals and other benefits accompany this opportunity in a premier hospitality environment.

Qualifications

• High level of understanding of coffee, espresso and tea.
• Background in Luxury Resort or Hotel is a plus.
• Excellent guest-service attitude.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve drip and specialty coffees following recipes and Four Seasons standards.
• Confirm guest orders using the POS system and verify order accuracy.
• Engage guests with descriptive explanations of drinks and ingredients; maintain knowledge of coffee and beverages.
• Anticipate guest needs and respond promptly to requests; ensure guest satisfaction.
• Clean and maintain coffee equipment.
• Process payments and close checks accurately.

Skills

Coffee knowledge

Outgoing personality

Customer service

Tools

Point-of-Sale system

Job description

About Four Seasons:

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture. At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.

About the location:

A lone star welcome in the country's capital of southern cool. We can’t wait to welcome you to Houston, the country’s capital of southern cool, where urban sophistication meets bold Texas hospitality. Gather where business deals get done, friends and family reconnect and celebrities and athletes make their home. After a day exploring our city, unwind at our rooftop pool oasis, enjoy the ultimate in entertainment at our Topgolf Swing Suites, indulge and pamper at The Spa and our Krigler perfumery boutique and savour flavourful dishes from Chef Partner Richard Sandoval at Toro Toro and Bayou & Bottle.

About the role:

The Barista provides exceptional quality and service to Bayou & Bean guests. In this role, the Barista will serve guests' needs by providing exceptional knowledge of specialty coffees as well as information regarding preparation methods and personalized service.

What you will do:

• Prepare and serve a selection of drip and specialty coffees from the menu while ensuring proper pouring, mixing, and blending according to established recipes and established Four Seasons Standards.

• Confirm guest orders including any special needs or requests using the hotel’s point-of-sales system; check completed orders with the guest’s original order.

• Service and take orders from guests seated at the bar area offering interesting, and vivid descriptions of each item’s taste and preparation methods; maintain a working knowledge of coffee and specialty drinks.

• Anticipate guest needs, ascertain satisfaction, and offer suggestions, and respond urgently and appropriately to guest concerns and requests.

• Clean coffee machine.

• Properly and accurately close guest checks; process cash and credit card payments; properly settle voided checks or complimentary items with manager assistance.

What you bring:

• An outgoing personality and a can-do approach to an assigned task

• High level of understanding and knowledge of coffee, espresso and tea, including preparation methods

• Background in Luxury Resort and Hotel considered an asset

What we offer:

• Competitive Salary, wages, and a comprehensive benefits package
• Excellent Training and Development opportunities
• Complimentary Accommodation at other Four Seasons Hotels and Resort
• Complimentary Dry Cleaning for Employee Uniforms
• Complimentary Employee Meals

Schedule & Hours:

• This is a part-time position
• Open availability expected, with scheduled shifts including late nights, holidays and weekends

Four Seasons is an Equal Opportunity, Aff… Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. To access the 'EEOC is The Law' Information poster please visit this website - https://www.eeoc.gov/know-your-rights-workplace-discrimination-illegal