Lead Barista

Montage International; Laguna Beach (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Free uniforms

Hotel discounts

Healthcare benefits

401k retirement plan

Job summary

Montage International at Laguna Beach, CA seeks a Lead Barista to lead the cafe team, craft specialty coffees and teas to exacting standards, and deliver memorable guest experiences.

The role includes training, maintaining equipment and inventory, and collaborating with colleagues to create WOW moments for guests. Compliance with safety and cleanliness standards is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year barista experience.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the coffee & tea station team and train new associates.
• Prepare specialty drinks to the specified standards with professional service.
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment, counters, and prep areas; participate in ongoing service training.

Skills

Barista experience

Customer service

Communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

Live Your Passion. Add Your Magic. At Montage International, we are doing something different, something exciting and it takes passionate people to bring our vision to life. We have built a culture that leads with the important notion we live by every day; do what you love. If this resonates with you, we look forward to receiving your application. We welcome applicants with disabilities and provide reasonable accommodations as needed to our applicants.

Lead Barista

Imagine turning your passion and talent into a fulfilling career. Imagine a beautiful workplace where you can learn, grow, and have fun. At Montage we know our success is all because of you. Here, you’re not just an associate but a passionate creator of authentic, personalized experiences. You’ll feel empowered to think creatively, discover career growth opportunities and have fun while crafting lasting, cherished moments for our guests. Working at Montage is more than a job; it’s a way of life. Don’t just imagine the possibility—join us.

Your Journey

• Assist with leading the team, training new associates and supporting the day-to-day operations
• Prepare all specialty coffee and tea drinks to the specified standards; providing guests with professional, friendly, and timely service
• Maintain the cleanliness of the coffee equipment, counter, prep, participating in ongoing service training of standards
• Provide a daily/weekly inventory of coffee, tea, beverages and supplies
• Responsible for polishing of silverware/glassware
• Deliver on guests’ expectations and have the desire to create WOW moments
• Perform additional duties as assigned that may be outside of the normal scope of duties, based on business needs stocking and menu knowledge

About You

• You enjoy preparing specialty coffees, tea, beverages and food items in a fun environment
• You have communication skills and enjoy engaging with guests. You are open to learning, developing, and growing both yourself, personally, and helping others do the same
• You are trustworthy and have integrity

Must Haves

• Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays
• Ability to collaborate in a team environment
• One year minimum of barista experience
• Basic computer skills

You will Enjoy

• Free meals
• Free uniforms and cleaning
• Ongoing community outreach events
• Hotel discounts
• Associate’s events throughout the year
• Healthcare benefits
• 401k retirement plan with company matching

Physical Requirements

• Grasping, holding, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending over
• Ability to stand and exercise mobility for extended periods of time during your scheduled shift
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly and for extended periods during the shift
• Ability to push and pull carts and equipment weighing up to 200 pounds on a semi-regular basis

In the United States, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer – veterans/disability. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.

The pay scale for Lead Barista is $19.40. The pay scale is the base salary or hourly wage range, exclusive of incentive pay such as commissions, piece rates, gratuities, and the like, that Montage reasonably expects to pay for the position. In the United States we are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug‑free workplace and perform pre‑employment substance abuse testing.

At Montage Hotels & Resorts and Pendry Hotels, we’re committed to delivering extraordinary, personalized and authentic experiences. How we get there is by empowering our associates to think creatively. Grow their talents. Encourage them to have fun. And allow them to follow their passion in creating moments guests will long remember. At Montage and Pendry, opportunities for career growth are bountiful, and training programs are open to those seeking advancement. We encourage all of our associates to continuously learn and grow. Working at Montage and Pendry is more than a job; it’s a way of life.

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