Head Barista

The Indigo Road Hospitality Group; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Growth opportunities across 30+ sites

Heartfelt culture

Job summary

The Indigo Road Hospitality Group in Bentonville is seeking a Head Barista to lead daily coffee bar operations, craft latte art, and ensure every cup is made with love.

You will manage inventory, train new team members, and uphold cleanliness, while creating seasonal offerings and maintaining guest satisfaction in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. IRHG offers generous benefits, growth opportunities across 30+ locations, and a heartfelt culture that puts people first.

Qualifications

• At least one year of prior barista or relevant experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively with managers, employees, and guests.
• Flexible schedule to work days, nights, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily coffee bar operations by maintaining inventory of supplies needed to run the day to day operation.
• Create, prepare, and serve the coffee beverages based on recipes and record drink orders accurately.
• Receive and serve food and drink orders to guests seated at the bar, accept and process guest payment, and report cash and credit card gratuities received to comply with the IRS standards of reporting income.
• Create seasonal offerings
• Develop and type recipes to be kept on file for fellow baristas
• Assist with new team member training by positively reinforcing successful performance and giving respectful and encouraging coaching as needed
• Maintain cleanliness in all areas of the bar including coffee station and bar tops, wash and sterilize glassware, set up and breakdown all bar items
• Assist the restocking & replenishment of bar inventory and supplies and report all equipment problems and bar maintenance issues to restaurant manager

Skills

Barista experience

Customer service

Job description

Head Barista

Hospitality Starts Here:

Welcome to The Indigo Road Hospitality Group (IRHG), where hospitality is more than a job; it's a family, a lifestyle, and an exciting journey. We believe that by taking care of you, you'll best take care of our guests. It's working. In addition to generous benefits and job openings across 30+ locations, we have internal growth opportunities for everyone who wants it. But most of all, we have heart!

Why Us:

Founded in 2009 by Steve Palmer, IRHG sets itself apart in the industry by fostering an environment where our people come first. We want to meet you. Come join us in our mission to change the hospitality industry, forever.

THE ROLE

Nothing awakens your senses like the smell of fresh ground coffee beans in the morning. You love nothing more than creating the delicate and divine latte art, and ensuring every cup o’ Joe is made with love.

What we will ask of you:

• Oversee daily coffee bar operations by maintaining inventory of supplies needed to run the day to day operation
• Create, prepare, and serve the coffee beverages based on recipes and record drink orders accurately
• Receive and serve food and drink orders to guests seated at the bar, accept and process guest payment, and report cash and credit card gratuities received to comply with the IRS standards of reporting income
• Create seasonal offerings
• Develop and type recipes to be kept on file for fellow baristas
• Assist with new team member training by positively reinforcing successful performance and giving respectful and encouraging coaching as needed
• Maintain cleanliness in all areas of the bar including coffee station and bar tops, wash and sterilize glassware, set up and breakdown all bar items
• Assist the restocking & replenishment of bar inventory and supplies and report all equipment problems and bar maintenance issues to restaurant manager

Requirements for Success:

• Have a positive energy, be ready to assist fellow support staff and work as a team player
• At least one year of prior barista or relevant experience
• Ability to communicate effectively with managers, employees, and all guests
• A flexible schedule to work days, nights, weekends and holidays
• Constant standing/walking with occasional stooping, kneeling, pushing, pulling, or lifting

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to be part of a dynamic and growing hospitality team.
• Fast-paced and rewarding work environment.

The above job description is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities of the position, nor should it be construed as a contract.

The Indigo Road Hospitality Group is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any basis prohibited by federal, state, or local laws. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, promotion, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.