Beverage Specialist - Crew Member

McDonald's; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay $15/hr

Flexible scheduling

Tuition reimbursement/educational aid

Training and advancement opportunities

Employee discounts and free meals

Direct deposit/paycards biweekly

Growth into management

Job summary

Ruiz McDonald’s is hiring a Crew Member: Beverage Specialist to greet guests, take orders, and prepare hot and cold beverages while keeping a clean workspace. You’ll operate espresso machines, smoothie equipment, and automated beverage systems in a fast-paced McCafé setting.

You will be trained as a McDonald’s crew member but focused on the new Beverage rollout. The role emphasizes customer guidance on menu items, ingredients, and teamwork to deliver a memorable experience.

Qualifications

• A humble and hospitable demeanor.
• Passion for helping and serving others.
• Desire to learn and grow.
• Ability to communicate effectively and anticipate customer needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the experience: check in with guests and ensure they are enjoying themselves.
• Help customers order and make menu recommendations.
• Prepare and present beverages and menu items.
• Maintain a welcoming, clean restaurant and teamwork with peers to meet goals.

Skills

Hospitable demeanor

Customer service

Communication skills

Willingness to learn

Tools

Espresso machines

Smoothie machines

Automatic beverage systems

Job description

Crew Member: Beverage Specialist

Ruiz McDonald’s

We are seeking skilled and friendly baristas to join our team. In this role you will greet customers, take orders, prepare hot and cold beverages while maintaining a clean workspace. You will operate multiple types of beverage equipment such as espresso machines, smoothie machines and automatic beverage systems. Strong multitask ability and detail-oriented skills are critical to this role.

You will be hired and trained as a McDonald’s crew member, but will be focused on our new Beverage roll out and McCafe menu. You will work directly with customers to explain the menu items and ingredients, along with helping your coworkers with the execution of our beverage program

PERKS & BENEFITS

• Competitive pay starting at $15/hr
• Flexible scheduling
• Tuition reimbursement and/or educational assistance
• Training and advancement opportunities
• Employee discounts and free meals
• Direct deposit or paycards biweekly
• Opportunities to grow into management

This role is vital in the restaurant because you’ll:

• Lead the experience: Check in with guests and make sure they are enjoying themselves
• Have a side of smile: Help customers order their favorite McDonald’s menu items and/or make menu recommendations
• Focus on the food: Prepare and present delicious food
• Ensure a memorable visit: Help maintain a welcoming, friendly, and clean restaurant
• Understand that teamwork is key: Work hand in hand with your team to meet goals and have fun!

To be successful in this position, you’ll need:

• A humble and hospitable demeanor
• Passion for helping and serving others (customers and fellow team members)
• A desire to learn and grow
• The ability to communicate effectively and anticipate customer needs

At Ruiz McDonald’s 2026 is the Year of Development. Join our team to grow your career and yourself.

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