Deli Server/Barista

Motel One Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid vacation

Health insurance

401K plan

Training and growth

Energetic culture

Job summary

The Motel One Group in New York is seeking an experienced Server to deliver exceptional hospitality, coffee, and beverage service to guests. You will engage with guests, know the menu, and maintain a clean, welcoming station.

Responsibilities include preparing beverages, handling POS, following service standards, and supporting kitchen operations with a team-first mindset. TIPS and Food Handler certifications preferred.

Qualifications

• Barista and table service experience required.
• Commitment to cafe goals and objectives.
• Team player and self-managed as needed.
• Strong guest service focus and engagement with guests.
• Proficiency in food and beverage service and operations.
• Understanding of wine and craft beer.
• Welcoming and professional appearance.
• Flexibility for early mornings, evenings, weekends, nights, and holidays.
• TIPS certification required.
• Food handler certificate required.
• Knowledge of NYC health standards.

Responsibilities

• Exceed guests' expectations with hospitality and courteous service.
• Prepare coffees/teas/smoothies for to-go and seated guests.
• Provide exemplary service with menu knowledge and guest engagement.
• Execute all steps of counter and table service.
• Maintain POS cash controls per company guidelines.
• Ensure high standards of service and cleanliness.
• Perform inventory counts as directed.
• Respond to guest requests promptly.
• Complete daily pre- and post-shift checklists.
• Prepare menu items per design and presentation standards.
• Keep work area clean and organized.
• Monitor stock and inventory levels.
• Label and store food items properly.
• Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations.
• Collaborate with Head Chef for kitchen operations.
• Wash dishes and manage waste.

Skills

Barista experience

Table service

Guest service

Wine knowledge

Craft beer knowledge

Punctuality

Flexible hours

Team player

Independent worker

TIPS certified

Food handler certificate

Health standards knowledge

Tools

POS system

Job description

Company Description

You create experiences for our guests. As an employer, we create experiences for you. How? At The Cloud One, every day is unique. Never same-same, always thrillingly different. With us, you have the freedom to be who you are – or who you want to be. Because here, individuality is what matters. With equal – and exciting – opportunities for all. We believe in an inclusive culture that puts people like you at the heart of what we do, because we know that you’re the ones who make the difference. For us, respect and success go hand in hand. We’re locally rooted: connected to the city, its culture and its people. Are you with us?

Job Description

Your responsibilities

The Server's priorities and responsibilities are to exceed our guests' expectations by providing the highest level of consistent hospitality, professional, and courteous service.

• Prepare a wide variety of coffees/teas/smoothies for both to-go and seated guests
• Provide exemplary service to all guests by applying knowledge of the food and beverage menus by engaging with guests at every opportunity
• Properly execute all steps of food and beverage counter and table service
• Maintain POS cash controls per company guidelines (cash, credit cards, discounts, complimentary items, etc….)
• Ensure all standards are exceeded within the operations, including guest welcome, orders, delivery of food and beverage, and clearing tables
• Follow all daily and weekly cleaning assignments
• Perform inventory counts as required or assigned by the supervisor
• Respond positively to any guest's requests
• Execute daily pre- and post-shift checklists in a timely manner
• Prepare all menu items as designed by the menu, including presentation at all times
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Monitor station and stock with appropriate inventory and supplies as needed
• Manage and stock inventory of kitchen ingredients, food items, and supplies
• Label food items and store them in the correct place according to plans
• Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and standards
• Collaborate with the Head Chef to ensure efficient operation of the kitchen
• Wash dishes / take trash out

Qualifications

What you should bring

• Barista and table service experience
• Commitment to our Cafe goals and objectives
• Team player that can be relied on to be self-managed as/when needed
• Strong Guest Service focus with natural ability to engage with guests
• Proficiency in all aspects of food and beverage service and operations
• Understanding of wine and craft beer
• Welcoming and polite manner, neat and professional appearance
• Punctuality and willingness to work flexible hours including early mornings, evenings, weekends, nights and/or holidays
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• TIPS certification required
• Valid Food Handler’s Certificate required
• In-depth knowledge of NYC Department of Health standards

Additional Information

We offer competitive salaries, paid vacation and sick time, medical, dental, vision and life insurance options, 401K plan, company incentive plan, rewards for good performance, training, continuous opportunities for growth, a great working environment with an energizing employee culture, and so much more!

The Motel One Group is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis covered under applicable law.