Barista - Winter 26-27

Bear Valley; California, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Bear Valley Sunrise Café is seeking friendly Baristas to greet customers, take orders, and prepare beverages and food items in a ski resort setting. The role requires excellent customer service skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Full Time and Part Time positions are available. You will maintain a clean workspace, operate the POS system, and support daily beverage and food prep tasks in Bear Valley's Sunrise Café.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills and a friendly demeanor.
• Previous cash handling experience is preferred.
• Experience in a coffee shop or similar environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Make coffee, hot chocolate, and espresso beverages to order.
• Operate point-of-sale cash register system and follow cash handling procedures.
• Prepare deli sandwiches and other quick service food items as needed.
• Restock supplies and maintain a clean, sanitary work area.
• Assist manager with daily preparations and inform when items need reordering.
• Follow opening/closing procedures and work as a team.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Fast-paced environment

Food prep

Team player

Job description

We are seeking skilled and friendly Baristas to join our team. The Sunrise Café Barista will greet customers, take orders, prepare and serve hot and cold beverages, pastries and other menu items, and maintain a clean and organized workspace. The ideal candidate will have excellent customer service skills, be able to work in a fast-paced environment, and have a passion for coffee and tea.

Full Time and Part Time positions available.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

This job description is intended as a summary of the primary responsibilities of and the qualifications for the position. The job description is not intended to be inclusive of all duties an individual in the position might be asked to perform or of all the qualifications that may be required now or in the future. We will not ask you to perform a task that is inherently unsafe or that you are not adequately trained to perform. When we do ask for your assistance with any job, we expect an enthusiastic and cooperative response.

• Make coffee, hot chocolate, specialty espresso coffee items to order.
• Operate point of sales cash register system.
• Follow proper cash handling procedures.
• Count banks beginning and end of every shift.
• Prepare deli sandwiches and other quick service food items.
• Restock food supplies and soda coolers when necessary.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary food service environment.
• Assist Food and Beverage Manager with daily preparation.
• Inform Manager when food items need to be ordered.
• Follows opening and closing procedures.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills and Competencies

• Ability to communicate with customers in a positive, helpful, and friendly manner.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining professional demeanor.
• Ability to maintain a clean working environment and personal appearance.
• Previous cash handling and customer service experience.
• Experience in a coffee shop or similar environment preferred.

Work Schedules

Weather, snow conditions and the number of guests play a large role in the work scheduling of Bear Valley employees.

When conditions are normal, you may be expected to work 40 up to 48 hours per week, including weekends and holidays. During busy periods - especially the holiday periods in December and the months of January and February - you may be expected to work six (6) days a week.

You must arrange for transportation to work so that you arrive at your designated workstation at the scheduled time. Keep in mind that you will often be required to drive on hilly, snowpacked, and icy road.

Working Conditions

At any time during the ski season, Bear Valley employees are often required to perform their tasks in high winds, heavy snowfalls, low visibility, rain, and extremely cold or warm temperatures.

Uniforms

A professional appearance at Bear Valley is required. Please wear your name tag and uniform at all times during your scheduled shift. We will provide most of the uniform for you to do your job. This uniform is for work hours ONLY, no exceptions.

You will be required to provide some items as part of your job.

The quality, color, and style of the items must be approved by your manager prior to being worn to work. All hats worn must have the Bear Valley logo while on shift.

The skiing/riding employee represents a model for safe skiing for both the guest and fellow employees. You are required to be aware of all safe skiing procedures, trail closures, and out-of-bounds policies of the mountain.