Food & Beverage Associate- Barista

Six Flags Great Adventure; Jackson (NJ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free holiday meals

Exclusive employee rides parties

Scholarship opportunities

Professional development

Complimentary park tickets

In-park discounts

Job summary

Six Flags Great Adventure is seeking friendly baristas to provide an exceptional guest experience while crafting coffees, teas and cold beverages at our New Jersey park. You will greet guests warmly, operate POS systems, and contribute to a fast-paced, accurate service environment.

Responsibilities include beverage preparation, pastry handling, dietary knowledge, and maintaining a clean, safe workspace. Candidates should be 16+, able to work 40–60 hours weekly, and be willing to relocate within

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Willing to work 40–60 hours per week, including weekends and holidays.
• Physical ability to stand or walk for long periods.
• Professional, outgoing, energetic, self-motivated and positive attitude.
• Excellent time management and ability to multitask.
• Grooming and conduct must be impeccable.
• Previous serving experience preferred.
• Willing to relocate within the park as needed for Fulltime Staff.

Responsibilities

• Greet Guests with an enthusiastic and friendly demeanor.
• Prepare brewed coffee, hot tea, and other cold beverages.
• Handle and prepare pastries and other food items.
• Operate and know POS systems to process orders.
• Multitask during high volume periods while maintaining accuracy.
• Keep a neat, clean and safe workstation.
• Be knowledgeable of menu items and dietary restrictions; answer guest questions.
• Ensure beverage and food preparation complies with sanitation policies.
• Deliver friendly, speedy and accurate service while resolving guest issues.
• Ensure safety of team members and Guests at all times.

Skills

Guest service

Multitasking

Communication

Positive attitude

Tools

POS Systems

Job description

Baristas will provide excellent Guest experience while preparing freshly brewed coffees, teas and cold beverages.

Overview:

Baristas will provide excellent Guest experience while preparing freshly brewed coffees, teas and cold beverages.

Responsibilities:

• Greet Guests with an enthusiastic and friendly demeanor.
• Prepare brewed coffee, hot tea, and other cold beverages.
• Handle and prepare pastries and other food items.
• Knowledge and usage of Point of Sale (POS) systems.
• Be able to multitask and handle occasional high volume traffic.
• Maintain a neat and safe workspace.
• Be knowledgeable of menu items and be able to answer any Guest questions.
• Be knowledgeable of menu recipes to cater to any dietary restrictions or allergies.
• Ensure that the Guest experience is met with Friendly, Speedy and Accurate service, while resolving issues when necessary.
• Enforce proper food preparation and handling procedures, in compliance with all Health Department and Food and Beverage Operation policies regarding sanitation.
• Ensure the safety of all team members and Guests.
• Comply with all Six Flags policies at all times.

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Must be willing to work 40-60 hours per week, including before and after scheduled shifts if necessary and on weekends and holidays.
• Physical ability to stand or walk for long periods of time.
• Must be professional, outgoing, energetic, self‑motivated, able to motivate others, and have a positive attitude.
• Excellent time management skills along with the ability to remain calm and undertake various tasks.
• Perfect grooming and conduct must be constantly displayed.
• Previous serving experience preferred.
• Must be willing to change locations when requested by Fulltime Staff.

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive. Associates may perform other related duties as required, meeting the on-going needs of the company.

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation is North America’s largest regional amusement‑resort operator with 27 amusement parks, 15 water parks and nine resort properties across 17 states in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Focused on its purpose of making people happy, Six Flags provides fun, immersive and memorable experiences to millions of guests every year with world‑class coasters, themed rides, thrilling water parks, resorts and a portfolio of beloved intellectual property such as Looney Tunes®, DC Comics® and PEANUTS®.

What’s in it for you?

• Free Food for Memorial Day, Fourth of July and Labor Day
• Exclusive Rides parties for all employees.
• Scholarship Opportunities
• Professional Development
• Complimentary tickets
• In-Park discounts and more!

Other Functions:

All other duties assigned or necessary to support the park as a whole. While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties when circumstances (e.g., emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs, or technological developments) dictate.