Opening Sandpiper Café Barista — Luxury Resort Coffee

Ponte Vedra Inn & Club; Ponte Vedra Beach (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid vacation

401(k)

Employee dining café

Resort discounts

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Ponte Vedra Inn & Club is launching the Sandpiper Café and seeks friendly Baristas to join the opening team. You’ll craft handcrafted beverages and deliver warm, personalized service to every member and guest.

Ideal candidates bring 1–3 years in barista roles, enjoy fast-paced hospitality, and thrive in a high-standard luxury environment with growth opportunities within Gate Hospitality.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• English communication with members, guests, and team.
• 1–3 years as barista, café attendant, or hospitality professional preferred.
• Experience with specialty coffee beverages and espresso equipment preferred.
• Luxury hospitality, private club, or resort experience is a plus.
• Previous experience helping open a new venue is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Help prepare the Sandpiper Café for a successful opening.
• Welcome members and guests with a warm, friendly, and professional attitude.
• Prepare and serve handcrafted coffee beverages, espresso drinks, teas, smoothies, and other menu items.
• Follow established recipes, portioning guidelines, and presentation standards.
• Safely and efficiently operate espresso machines, grinders, blenders, and other café equipment.
• Provide knowledgeable recommendations about menu offerings, ingredients, allergens, and daily specials.
• Process member charges, cash, credit cards, and other forms of payment using the POS.
• Keep beverage stations, displays, counters, and service areas clean, organized, stocked, and guest-ready.
• Complete opening, closing, and side-work responsibilities.
• Properly store, label, rotate, and handle all food and beverage products.
• Monitor product quality and presentation to ensure consistency.
• Assist with inventory counts, deliveries, and restocking supplies.
• Report equipment malfunctions, maintenance concerns, and safety hazards promptly.
• Attend pre-shift meetings, training sessions, safety courses, and departmental meetings.
• Support fellow Food & Beverage team members as business needs require.
• Complete additional duties and special projects assigned by management.

Skills

Coffee preparation

Espresso equipment

Customer service

Communication skills

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Espresso machines

Blenders

Point-of-sale systems

Job description

Ponte Vedra Inn & Club is launching the Sandpiper Café and seeks friendly Baristas to join the opening team. You’ll craft handcrafted beverages and deliver warm, personalized service to every member and guest.

Ideal candidates bring 1–3 years in barista roles, enjoy fast-paced hospitality, and thrive in a high-standard luxury environment with growth opportunities within Gate Hospitality.