Food Expeditor/Barista

Fielding's Culinary Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant culinary team where your role as a Barista/Expo is crucial to delivering exceptional guest experiences. This position involves crafting delicious coffee and beverages, ensuring timely food delivery, and maintaining a positive atmosphere even during busy shifts. With a focus on teamwork and communication, you'll engage with guests and collaborate with kitchen staff to create memorable dining moments. If you're passionate about food, enjoy fast-paced environments, and want to be part of a dynamic group, this opportunity is perfect for you. Embrace the chance to grow in a supportive setting that values your contributions and creativity.

Benefits

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Training & development

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid state Food Handlers License.
• Strong core menu food knowledge is essential.
• Ability to work in high-stress situations.

Responsibilities

• Make coffee and non-alcohol beverages per the ticket.
• Organize and deliver food to tables using the Pivot Point system.
• Maintain a positive attitude while handling food and beverages.

Skills

Positive attitude

Food knowledge

Customer service

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Problem-solving

Education

Valid state Food Handlers License

Tools

LAVU POS

Job description

Benefits:

• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Training & development

Expeditor / Barista Job Description

The Barista/Expo position at Fielding’s River Oaks is a key element in creating a positive, memorable guest experience. The position's primary focus is:

1. Make coffee and non-alcohol beverages per the ticket.
2. Organize and deliver food to the tables according to seat number (Pivot point system).
3. Ring to-go food and deliver within the Novel building.

Other tasks may apply from time to time such as organizing, cleaning, restocking, etc.

Essential Duties but not limited to:

• Maintain a positive attitude in high stress situations.
• Make coffee and other non-alcoholic beverages to standard and expectation, ready for service.
• Have strong core menu food knowledge.
• Pack to-go orders to expectation.
• Be able to use the LAVU POS to ring food for to-go orders.
• Deliver food and beverages to the guest table using the Pivot Point System.
• Possess a valid state Food Handlers License.
• Handle food and beverage in accordance with State and County food handler regulations.
• Present a professional, positive, well-kept, well-groomed appearance to standard.
• Be able to read food and beverage tickets.
• Be able to communicate with others in a positive manner.
• Work with the kitchen and service team to get the right food and beverage to the right guest using the Pivot point system (no food auction).

Competencies & Qualifications:

• To make all coffees and beverages using equipment to stated recipes and procedures.
• Be able to handle hot and beverage plates safely.
• Have a true happy disposition.
• Bi-lingual a plus.
• Like highly fluid situations.
• Be able to think on your feet quickly.
• Demonstrate interest and share knowledge of food.
• Able to lift and carry 25 pounds.
• Able to follow directions.
• Develop rapport with food experts to understand the full range of Fielding’s products and services.
• Consistently search for ways to improve and promote a high level of guest service.
• Review and discuss guest and Partner feedback.
• Treat guests and Partners with respect.
• Provide a risk-free and safe working environment and experience.
• Apply accurate logic and common sense in decision making or solving problems.
• Seek help and resources to achieve goals and objectives.
• Stay focused and detail-oriented while on duty and work through distractions.
• Able to identify, prioritize activities and modify work routines to eliminate wasted efforts.
• Follow guidelines and rules of Fielding’s culinary group.
• Speak clearly and logically to be understood and get the point across when communicating.
• Ability to read and interpret documents, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.