Jo's Barista

Hyatt; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Dream Nashville is seeking a Barista to provide excellent guest service and high quality beverages with the hotel’s Food & Beverage team.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years of barista experience, hospitality background, and comfort with a high‑volume environment and cash handling.

You will prepare beverages, take orders at the POS, keep a clean workspace, and deliver a fast, friendly guest experience.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of barista knowledge or equivalent experience.
• Hospitality background preferred with guest‑facing roles.
• Experience handling cash and operating POS systems.
• Strong knowledge of beverages and hotel offerings.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve beverages (coffee, latte, espresso, teas) using an industrial espresso machine.
• Handle cash transactions following policy and input orders in POS.
• Maintain a clean and organized guest environment and workstation.
• Respond to guest requests in a timely, friendly manner.
• Take guest orders and ensure knowledge of menu; support high volume service.
• All other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Barista knowledge

Cash handling

Customer service

Hospitality experience

High volume

Menu knowledge

POS input

Job description

Organization- Dream Nashville

The Barista is responsible for honoring each and every guest by providing excellent customer service and a high quality product. The Barista will work closely with the hotel's Food & Beverage team. The ideal candidate will possess a passion for enhancing the guest’s experience along with having a high attention to detail and a strong team approach.

Summary

The Barista is responsible for honoring each and every guest by providing excellent customer service and a high quality product. The Barista will work closely with the hotel's Food & Beverage team. The ideal candidate will possess a passion for enhancing the guest’s experience along with having a high attention to detail and a strong team approach.

Qualifications

• Prepare and serve beverages (coffee, latte, espresso, teas) using an industrial espresso machine
• Handle cash transactions in accordance with the property’s cash handling policy
• Have a deep knowledge about the hotel and local area
• Anticipate customer needs when assisting all guests with their orders to ensure a positive experience
• Follow all company policies and procedures in regards to cash handling, food and beverage preparation, safety and daily operation of the restaurant
• Prepare all orders according to company standards while meeting or exceeding speed of service and quality expectations
• Maintain a clean and organized guest environment as well as a clean and organized workspace
• Respond to guest requests in a timely, friendly and efficient manner
• Ensure knowledge of menu
• Take guest beverage and/or food orders and input orders in appropriate POS system
• All other tasks and duties as assigned
• 1-2 years of barista knowledge
• Previous hospitality experience preferred
• Experience in a high volume restaurant is a must