Café Attendant & Barista — Resort Café Team Member

BlueStar Resort & Golf; La Quinta (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Trilogy at La Quinta is seeking a Café Attendant who may also be trained as a Barista. You will serve guests in the café or on the patio, greet customers, and answer menu questions while providing prompt, courteous service.

This full-time position requires a high school diploma (or equivalent) and 1–3 months related experience; candidates must meet age requirements for serving alcohol and hold a current Food Handlers card. Pay is $19 per hour with health benefits eligibility after 60 days.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One to three months related experience preferred.
• Must meet the state and federal minimum age requirement for serving alcohol, if applicable.
• Current Food Handlers card.

Responsibilities

• Greet and serve guests in an energetic and friendly fashion.
• Build relationships with guests by answering menu questions and making beverage suggestions from the coffee and smoothie menu.
• Take food and beverage orders and give food order to the kitchen.
• Prepare beverages (including coffee drinks and smoothies), following standard recipes and presentation techniques; request clarification if needed.
• Serve food and beverages to guests at their tables indoors or outdoors on the patio.
• Handle cash and card transactions, ensure charges are accurate, and return correct change to guests.
• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by keeping the work area clean and organized, following all sanitation standards.
• Keep equipment clean and safely operating by following operating instructions; troubleshoot breakdowns, and perform preventative maintenance, if requested.
• Report needed equipment repairs to a supervisor.
• Notice and report potential safety issues or customer concerns to a supervisor.
• Have a working knowledge of the resort facility to encourage guests to explore other services.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Food & beverage service

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Bar equipment

Job description

Trilogy at La Quinta is seeking a Café Attendant who may also be trained as a Barista. You will serve guests in the café or on the patio, greet customers, and answer menu questions while providing prompt, courteous service.

This full-time position requires a high school diploma (or equivalent) and 1–3 months related experience; candidates must meet age requirements for serving alcohol and hold a current Food Handlers card. Pay is $19 per hour with health benefits eligibility after 60 days.