Barista - PJ's Coffee

L'Auberge Baton Rouge; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 14,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day-one medical coverage

401(k) matching

Annual performance bonus

Job summary

PENN Entertainment is seeking barista staff in Baton Rouge to greet guests, prepare beverages, manage the cash register, and maintain a clean workstation. You will suggest menu items, explain ingredients, and ensure smooth service during shifts that may include nights and weekends.

Ideal candidates have cash handling experience, strong English communication, and a customer-focused approach. This position includes a fast-paced environment with opportunities to grow within the team.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Obtain and maintain valid alcohol serving permits.
• Previous cash handling experience an asset.
• Previous Food & Beverage experience helpful.
• Read, write legibly, understand and speak English.
• Excellent customer service/communication skills.
• Available to work nights, weekends, holidays and overtime as needed.
• Must meet professional appearance standards as prescribed by company policy.
• Must be able to respond to visual and oral cues.
• Able to work in constricting areas.
• Able to tolerate second-hand smoke, noise, bright lights.
• Able to work at a fast pace in often crowded/noisy environment.
• Physically mobile with reasonable accommodations including ability to push, pull, carry and lift up to 25 lbs., and the ability to push, pull, reach, bend, twist, stoop, stack, crouch, kneel and balance when performing job duties in varying work areas such as confined spaces.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests in a timely manner with a smile and a pleasant disposition.
• Must be familiar with menu, preparation of drinks and food and prices.
• Use suggestive selling techniques.
• Explain the ingredients to the coffee.
• Carry on a friendly conversation with the guests, as coffee is prepared.
• Prepare for the next shift by filling the supplies, cleaning and sanitizing the workstation and equipment.
• Work as a Barista making coffee, blended beverages, etc.
• Work the cash register and maintain an accurate bank, maintain cleanliness.
• Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

WE’RE CHANGING ENTERTAINMENT. COME JOIN US.

We’re always looking for talent that believes in having fun. At PENN Entertainment, you’ll get to be a part of an exciting industry, where the days and nights are fast paced. You’ll work with an incredibly diverse set of coworkers driven by their enthusiasm for helping people find and have more fun. You’ll also get to work at a company that cares about your career growth and will help you get the support you need to expand your possibilities.

Initial placement within the salary range is based on an individual's relevant knowledge, skills, and experience. Base salary is just one component of our competitive Total Rewards package, which includes wellness programs designed to support our team members' financial, physical, and mental well-being. Specific benefits—such as day-one medical coverage, 401(k) matching, and annual performance bonus—may vary by position. Paid time off is earned according to the local policy and increases with the length of employment.

WE LOVE OUR WORK.

• Greet guests in a timely manner with a smile and a pleasant disposition.
• Must be familiar with menu, preparation of drinks and food and prices.
• Use suggestive selling techniques.
• Explain the ingredients to the coffee.
• Carry on a friendly conversation with the guests, as coffee is prepared.
• Prepare for the next shift by filling the supplies, cleaning and sanitizing the workstation and equipment.
• Work as a Barista making coffee, blended beverages, etc.
• Work the cash register and maintain an accurate bank, maintain cleanliness.
• Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned.

BRING US YOUR BEST.

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Obtain and maintain valid alcohol serving permits
• Previous cash handling experience an asset.
• Previous Food & Beverage experience helpful.
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Read, write legibly, understand and speak English
• Excellent customer service/communication skills
• Available to work required schedule which may include nights, weekends, holidays and overtime as needed
• Must meet professional appearance standards as prescribed by company policy.
• Must be able to respond to visual and oral cues
• Able to work in constricting areas
• Able to tolerate second-hand smoke, noise, bright lights
• Able to work at a fast pace in often crowded/noisy environment
• Physically mobile with reasonable accommodations including ability to push, pull, carry and lift up to 25 lbs., and the ability to push, pull, reach, bend, twist, stoop, stack, crouch, kneel and balance when performing job duties in varying work areas such as confined spaces

STAY IN THE GAME. FOLLOW US.

We’ve grown to become the leading provider of integrated entertainment, sports content, and casino gaming experiences thanks to our 43 destinations across North America, online sports betting and iCasino via theScore Bet Sportsbook and Casino®. Being an industry leader means more than being a purveyor of fun. We are also committed to values like diversity and sustainability — for our community, our team members, our vendors, and our planet. We're changing entertainment. Follow us.

Equal Opportunity Employer

STARTING SALARY

12.50