Café Barista

Chetola Resort; Blowing Rock (NC); Presencial; USD 18.000 - 23.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Chetola Resort seeks friendly Café Baristas to craft espresso drinks, coffee, and beverages while delivering a welcoming guest experience. You will take orders, handle transactions, and keep the café clean and organized in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate is dependable, detail-oriented, and passionate about hospitality and coffee, with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn and grow with the team.

Formación

• Previous barista, café, restaurant, or retail experience is a plus but not required.
• Basic knowledge of coffee and espresso beverages is a plus.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.

Responsabilidades

• Greet guests and take orders with a warm, welcoming demeanor.
• Prepare espresso drinks, coffee, teas, and beverages to quality standards.
• Handle payments and maintain a clean, organized café environment.
• Collaborate with team to ensure smooth café operations.

Conocimientos

Customer service

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Communication skills

Herramientas

POS system experience

Descripción del empleo

Description

ABOUT THE RESTAURANT

A restaurant and café in the heart of Blowing Rock, North Carolina, is entering an exciting new chapter under new ownership and management. With a renewed focus on exceptional hospitality, quality food and beverages, and a welcoming atmosphere, we're building a team dedicated to creating memorable guest experiences.

Our approach celebrates quality ingredients, locally inspired offerings, and thoughtful service in a warm, inviting environment.

THE ROLE

We are seeking friendly, dependable, and hospitality-driven Café Baristas to prepare quality coffee and beverages while creating a welcoming and memorable experience for every guest.

This guest-facing position is responsible for preparing espresso drinks, coffee, and other beverages, taking orders, handling transactions, and maintaining a clean, organized, and efficient café environment. The ideal candidate is personable, detail-oriented, and passionate about great coffee and hospitality, with a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and commitment to teamwork.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Guest Experience & Hospitality

• Welcome guests, take orders, and provide friendly, efficient service.
• Answer questions, make recommendations, and ensure a positive guest experience.

Coffee, Beverage & Food Preparation

• Prepare espresso drinks, coffee, teas, and specialty beverages to established quality standards.
• Operate café equipment and prepare or serve pastries and light food items.
• Maintain consistency, cleanliness, and proper food safety practices.

Café Operations & Teamwork

• Process payments, restock supplies, and maintain a clean, organized café.
• Complete opening, closing, and daily cleaning responsibilities.
• Collaborate with team members to support smooth café operations.

Requirements

ABOUT YOU

• Passionate about coffee, hospitality, and creating memorable guest experiences.
• Warm, friendly, and confident in communicating with guests.
• Dependable team player with a positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Committed to cleanliness, consistency, and quality.
• Eager to learn new skills and contribute to a positive, collaborative workplace.

REQUIREMENTS

• Previous barista, café, restaurant, retail, or customer service experience preferred but not required.
• Basic knowledge of coffee, espresso beverages, and preparation techniques is a plus.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
• Ability to learn beverage recipes, operate café equipment, and handle POS transactions.
• Commitment to food safety, sanitation, and workplace cleanliness.
• Availability to work a flexible schedule, including early mornings, weekends, and holidays as business needs require.
• Ability to stand, walk, and remain active throughout shifts.

WHY JOIN US

• Be part of an exciting new chapter under new ownership and management.
• Supportive, team-oriented environment focused on exceptional hospitality.
• Hands-on training in coffee preparation, beverage service, and café operations.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Competitive compensation and a positive, collaborative work environment.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.