Full Time Barista

HOSPITALITY AMERICA, INC.; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in hospitality is on the lookout for enthusiastic Baristas to join their vibrant team at a downtown hotel. This role is all about creating a welcoming atmosphere while crafting delicious Starbucks beverages. You'll engage with customers, ensure top-notch service, and maintain a clean, organized workspace. With a commitment to employee growth and a fun work environment, this position offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for advancement. If you thrive in a dynamic setting and are passionate about customer service, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Paid Time Off

401k Retirement Plan

Top Notch Training and Growth Opportunities

Exciting Work Environment

Qualifications

• Experience in food service preferred, with strong customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and maintain attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve high-quality Starbucks beverages.
• Provide exceptional customer service and maintain store cleanliness.
• Handle cash transactions accurately.

Skills

Customer Service

Attention to Detail

Food Service Experience

Independent Work

Cash Handling

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Coffee Brewing Equipment

Grinders

Job description

We are currently seeking passionate and customer-focused individuals to join us as Starbucks Baristas at our Hampton Inn and Suites Downtown Kansas City Crossroads hotel. As a Barista, you will play a key role in providing excellent service, crafting delicious beverages, and creating a welcoming atmosphere for our customers.

About Us

At Hospitality America, winner of Top Workplaces USA, we provide hospitality management services across all aspects of hotel management and operations through a principled approach that is guided by our values. What we call P.E.A.C.H.

PASSIONATE – Passionate with the spirit to serve.

EXCELLENCE – Committed to excellence that inspires results.

ADAPTABLE – Adjust, adapt, and overcome.

COMMUNITY – Creators of a collaborative community invested in growth.

HUMBLE – Humble, trustworthy, and transparent.

They guide how we work, who we work with, and how we achieve success for our partners and our internal community. Our people are the core to our success; therefore, we invest in employee training and development to ensure our communities and team members can thrive.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

1. Prepare and serve high-quality Starbucks beverages according to company recipes and standards.
2. Provide exceptional customer service by engaging with customers and creating a friendly, welcoming environment.
3. Operate and maintain coffee brewing equipment, grinders, and other tools.
4. Handle cash transactions and maintain accurate cash handling procedures.
5. Maintain cleanliness and organization of the store, including the beverage preparation area, customer seating, and restroom facilities.

WHY Hampton Inn and Suites Downtown Kansas City Crossroads:

1. Competitive Salary: We believe in recognizing and rewarding our team members for their hard work.
2. Exciting and Fun Work Environment: Nobody wants to work in a dull and boring environment, join a team that believes you should enjoy coming to work every day!
3. Top Notch Training and Growth Opportunities: We will make sure you have what you need to excel in your career!
4. Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
5. Paid time off.
6. 401k Retirement Plan.

SKILLS EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience in a food service role in a restaurant, hotel or similar environment preferred.
• Must have attention to detail with the ability to be thorough in your work.
• Must be able to work independently while maintaining timelines.
• Open availability highly preferred- including weekend availability.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to navigate various departments of the organization’s physical premises.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EEO STATEMENT:

Hospitality America, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee filling this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by management. Management has the right to add to, revise, or delete information in this job description. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform this position's essential functions.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.