Barista - Siesta Key

SSP Group; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Employee meal

On-Demand Pay

Job summary

SSP America is seeking a Barista in Sarasota, FL to greet guests, process orders, and prepare a range of beverages and foods. You will handle cash, operate the POS, and ensure accuracy in transactions while adhering to recipes and health standards.

The ideal candidate has customer service experience, basic math, and strong English communication skills. The role includes full benefits and opportunities for advancement, with on-demand pay available through Fuego.

Qualifications

• In-person customer service experience in food service is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests in a courteous and friendly manner.
• Process orders and enter them accurately into the POS system.
• Receive payment and provide correct change.
• Prepare and serve hot, cold, and specialty beverages and a variety of food items.
• Follow recipes and portion controls; maintain cleanliness and health standards.
• Open, run, and close checklists as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Cash handling

Customer service experience

English language

Education

High school diploma

Tools

POS system

Job description

• Hiring Immediate
• Opportunity for Advancement
• Full Benefits
• Employee Meal

We now offer Fuego to our employees. Fuego offers On-Demand Pay via a downloadable app that offers both Earned Wage. On-Demand Pay allows employees to draw down up to 50% of their earned wages ahead of payday. The offer is generated based on the hours worked within the current pay period. Get paid faster. Another reason to join our team today!

Here are a few things you can expect when you join our team as a Barista:

• Greet guests in a courteous and friendly manner.
• Process orders and enter them accurately into the POS system.
• Receive payment from the customer and process change.
• Serve cold, frozen, and hot drinks as well as a wide variety of food items to guests.
• Follow all recipes and practice portion control to prepare, garnish, and present ordered items.
• Complete opening, on-going, and closing checklists as required.
• Perform general and specific cleaning tasks using standard cleaning products as assigned by supervisor to adhere to health standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate for this position has:

• Minimum six months experience working in food service environment
• High school diploma preferred.
• Verbal and written communication
• Ability to read, speak, and understand the English language in order to communicate with guests and take orders.
• Experience in dealing with problems involving customer service.
• Basic mathematical skills necessary to operate a cash register, make change, total guest checks, count total bank, prepare cash drops, etc.
• Food handlers permit as required by law.
• Brand Certification as required.
• Ability to remember, recite, and promote the variety of menu items.
• Ability to operate a keyboard & point of sale procedures to pre-check an order & close out a check.
• Ability to stand and work in confined spaces for long period of time

SSP America is an equal opportunity employer. All decisions concerning the employment relationship will be made without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. SSP America will provide reasonable accommodations during the application and interview process upon request as required to comply with applicable laws.