Barista Shift Lead

Roche Harbor Resort; Washington; On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Beech Tree Espresso in Washington state is hiring a friendly, energetic barista for a high-volume, fast-paced cafe. You will welcome customers, prepare espresso drinks, brew tea, bake pastries, and serve desserts with a cheerful attitude to create a warm, welcoming experience.

Requirements include 1–2 years espresso bar experience, excellent listening and communication skills, and the ability to stand for extended periods. Availability for nights, weekends, and holidays is essential.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years espresso bar experience.
• Excellent listening and communication skills.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Cash handling accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and inform them about specials or new items.
• Prepare espresso drinks, brew tea, bake pastries, and serve desserts.
• Package food and beverages for sale and handle transactions.
• Maintain cleanliness and restock work and dining areas.
• Train new employees and uphold Roche Harbor Resort standards.

Skills

Espresso experience

Customer service

Communication skills

Flexibility

Job description

Beech Tree Espresso is a high volume fast paced espresso and ice-cream shop, which features Mercurys Coffee Co, fresh baked pastries, and some locally made ice cream.

Guests love their early morning coffee, the smiling faces of the crew and love the smile that their family gets later in the day from an ice-cream treat.

Beech Tree Espresso offers a refreshing snack for all members of the family with a friendly, engaging, and fast paced service.

• Welcoming customers, informing them about specials or new items, answering questions, and accepting orders and payments.
• Preparing foods, such as sandwiches or baked goods, and brewing coffee and tea, and serving items to customers.
• Packaging food and beverages for sale.
• Selling coffee and tea blends.
• Cleaning and restocking work and dining areas, emptying trash, and sanitizing equipment and utensils.
• Learning about brewing methods, beverage blends, food preparation, and presentation techniques to improve food quality.
• Updating signage and displays to attract customers.
• Taking inventory and replenishing items in display cases, at tables, or behind the counter.
• Working in as part of a fun, high-energy team.
• Adhering to all food safety regulations and quality controls.
• Train new employees and adhere to Roche Harbor Resort standards.
• Create a fun and friendly work environment.
• Experience in food and beverage preparation or customer service (2+ years).
• Training and willingness to continue learning about food and beverage preparation.
• Exceptional listening and communication skills.
• Ability to walk, bend, and stand for extended periods.
• Availability to work around peak hours, including nights, early mornings, weekends, and holidays.
• Commitment to customer satisfaction and service excellence.

Experience Required/Qualifications: 1-2 years espresso barista experience Wage: $20 per hour + Tips. Tips average $10-$16 per hour.