Barista (Seasonal)

BALBOA BAY CLUB VENTURES LLC; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

BALBOA BAY CLUB VENTURES LLC is seeking a hospitality teammate to provide prompt service and high-quality beverages and food in a resort/hotel setting. You will assist guests with selections, prepare drinks and items per recipes, and handle orders and payments with a focus on accuracy and guest satisfaction.

Responsibilities include upselling, maintaining a clean service area, following safety guidelines, and adapting to varied schedules, including holidays and weekends.

Qualifications

• One year food service or barista experience, preferably in a hotel/resort environment.
• Basic knowledge of food and coffee preparation and service standards.
• General knowledge of coffee beverages and guest interaction.
• Ability to perform basic math and use a POS system with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Helps guests select food and beverages by providing information about available selections.
• Upsells food and beverage items to maximize profitability.
• Enters orders to POS system and records guests' choices and special requests.
• Prepares quality beverages and food items following recipes and equipment usage.
• Operates a cash register, processes payments, and makes accurate change.
• Balances payment methods with sales reports and maintains accuracy.
• Maintains cleanliness and safety in work areas according to guidelines.
• Follows PPE, sanitation, and health department policies; reports hazards.
• Works varying schedules including holidays and weekends as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Barista experience

Communication skills

English proficiency

Attention to detail

POS knowledge

Tools

POS system

Job description

Position Summary:Provides customers with prompt service, quality beverages and food products. Maintains clean and comfortable store environment.Duties & ResponsibilitiesPrimary Responsibilities/Essential Functions:Helps guests select food and beverages by providing information about available selections. Upsells food and beverage items to maximize profitability.Enters orders to POS system and records guests' choices, special dietary needs and special requests.Prepares quality products including coffee and non-coffee beverages with the use of an espresso machine, blenders and other equipment assisting in beverage preparation. Prepares food items according to recipes. Ensures guests are served quickly, courteously, and efficiently.Operates a cash register and receives payment from customers in cash, credit card, or room accounts. Accurately counts and provides change to customers as required. Balances all payment methods with accuracy to sales report.Follows all standard food handling, TIPs, sanitation, and health department guidelines.Must wear non-slip, oil-resistant shoes. Follows all safety policies and procedures. Reports potential safety issues to manager whenever observed and takes immediate action to resolve in emergency situations. OSHA laws require the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when performing work duties that have the potential of risk to your health or safety. Team members will be trained in the proper use and care of assigned PPE if applicable. The hotel provides the required PPE. Team member has responsibility to report defective, damaged, or lost PPE or equipment that does not fit properly to their Manager. Maintains strict compliance with hotel's Hazardous Material (HAZMAT) program and familiarizes self with current MSDS.Reporting to work as scheduled (on time and on regular basis) is an essential function of the job.Other Responsibilities/Supportive Functions:Maintains the cleanliness of the work areas. Keeps area stocked.Provide guests a high-level dining experience, while maintaining a professional distance and staying alert to their needs.Notifies management of unsafe conditions, needed maintenance of any equipment and any accidents.Resolves guest complaints within scope of authority; otherwise refers the matter to management. Notifies supervisor and/or Security of all unusual events, circumstances, missing items, or alleged theft.Qualifications (relevant experience, education, and training):One year food service or Barista experience, preferably in a hotel/resort environment.Possess a basic knowledge of food and coffee preparation, service standards of comparable hotel, guest relations and etiquette.Must have a general knowledge of coffee beverages served.Requires ability to serve needs of guests through verbal face-to-face interactions. Contacts sometimes contain confidential/sensitive information so requires ability to use discretion. Must demonstrate positive attitude and professional demeanor. Requires strong communication and interpersonal skills and commitment to a high level of guest satisfaction.Completes required training as scheduled.Requires ability to perform basic math skills such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.Requires ability to learn and use POS computer systems used at the hotel.Strong attention to detail. Must be able to remain organized and handle multiple tasks and work under pressure of serving multiple guests at once.Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English to understand instructions, safety rules, and communicate with guests.Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry, team members may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the hotel. Work schedules will include working on holidays, weekends, and alternate shifts.Must have a valid current Food Handlers Card or willingness and ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment.Must know all applicable health standards.Must maintain a clean appearance and professional demeanor.