Kapi Cafe - Barista

Citizen Potawatomi Nation; Shawnee (KS); On-site; USD 15,153 - 19,286; Full time

Job summary

Citizen Potawatomi Nation's Grand Casino Hotel & Resort seeks a Barista to craft coffee, manage daily beverage prep, and support the Food Court team. You will brew, monitor inventory, clean equipment, and handle transactions with accuracy.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, verbal and writing skills, and the ability to work weekends and holidays. Prior coffee shop experience is preferred; you must maintain food safety standards and follow GMP guidelines while delivering friendly

Qualifications

• Must have a High School diploma or GED.
• Good verbal and writing skills, and basic math.
• Ability to work any shift, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Lead and act in a manner that is consistent with our mission, vision, and values.
• Welcome customers by determining their coffee needs.
• Educating customers on our menu, specials, and promotions that we offer.
• Maintaining and tracking inventory of the products in the coffee shop
• Replenishing products as they are out.
• Prepare beverages following recipes.
• Receive and process payments.
• Meet production goals and standards while managing costs.
• Troubleshoot tools and machines when needed.
• Ensure safe brewery operation including enforcement of safety rules.
• Abide by all food safety, safety, and GMP rules & regulations.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

Skills

Good verbal skills

Good writing skills

Basic math

Shift flexibility

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Description

JOB TITLE: Barista

ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT: Grand Casino Hotel & Resort

SUPERVISOR: Beverage Manager

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Salary Range: $11.00-$14.00

ALL FULL-TIME POSITIONS: In addition to your pay, your salary also includes Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance. The Biweekly deduction from employee paycheck is $40.00 for Employee Only, $95.00 Employee plus Children, $120.00 Employee plus Spouse, and $140.00 Employee plus family.

FUNCTIONS STATEMENT:

• The Barista will be responsible for all brewing practices, day to day production of coffee, inventory management, cleaning & maintenance of espresso machine and all associated equipment and supplies, and all record-keeping. The Barista is expected to work autonomously as well as with the rest of the Food Court staff.

MAJOR DUTIES:

• Lead and act in a manner that is consistent with our mission, vision, and values.
• Welcome customers by determining their coffee needs.
• Educating customers on our menu, specials, and on-going promotions that we offer.
• Maintaining and tracking inventory of the products in the coffee shop
• Replenishing products as they are out.
• Ensure that all beer is produced according to defined quality standards and specifications.
• Prepare beverages following recipes.
• Receive and process payments.
• Meet production goals and standards while managing manufacturing costs.
• Troubleshoot tools and machines when needed.
• Ensure safe brewery operation including enforcement of safety rules.
• Abide by all food safety, safety, and GMP rules & regulations.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

FACTOR 1: KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

• Knowledge of Public Health prescribed methods of handwashing techniques. Knowledge of courteous, appropriate, and inappropriate greeting techniques.
• Knowledge of what constitutes “undue familiarity” with guests and customers. Knowledge of infection control factors.
• Ability to read, write and interpret simple instructions.
• Knowledge of how to operate all brewery equipment.
• Knowledge of sanitation and health department regulations for safe handling alcohol.

FACTOR 2: SCOPE AND EFFECT

• Ensure coffees and teas are brewed according to each recipe for consistency.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work environment to ensure a food-safe environment.
• Provide support for fellow Team Members.

FACTOR 3: GUIDELINES

• Ensure inventory is put away and organized properly.
• Ensure coffee is brewed properly.
• Ensure daily quality tasks are complete.
• Ensure daily production tasks are complete.
• Ensure brewery is always clean, neat, and orderly to present a “Tour Ready” image to the guests.

FACTOR 4: PURPOSE OF CONTACTS

• Passion for coffee.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills at all organizational levels.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe work environment.
• Some knowledge of brewing and food manufacturing.
• Basic mechanical troubleshooting ability.

FACTOR 5: PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Able to lift fifty (50) pounds from floor to overhead throughout a shift.
• Able to work in wet and dusty environments.
• Ability to work in confined spaces when required.
• Must be able to work any shift including weekends when called upon.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR CONSIDERATION:

• Must have a High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must have good verbal and writing skills, and basic math.
• Ability to work any shift, start time, weekends, and holidays.

PREFERED Qualifications

• 1-2 years coffee shop experience.
• Food prep or other food manufacturing experience Six months experience working in Beverage Industry.