Opening Sandpiper Café Barista — Luxury Resort Service

Ponte-Vedra-Inn-; Sawgrass (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, disability, &

Life insurance

Paid vacation

Holidays

Sick leave

401(k) retirement plan

Employee dining café

Resort discounts

Exclusive employee perks

Career growth opportunities

Collaborative team

Job summary

Ponte Vedra Inn & Club in Sawgrass, FL is seeking friendly Baristas to join the opening team at Sandpiper Café. You will prepare high-quality beverages and café offerings, welcome members and guests, and provide warm, personalized service in a fast-paced luxury setting.

This role requires knowledge of coffee preparation, ability to follow recipes, operate espresso equipment, and maintain cleanliness. Experience in luxury hospitality is a plus, and you will participate in pre-shift meetings and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English at a level sufficient to communicate effectively with members, guests, and fellow team members.
• Luxury hospitality 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.
• Accurately process member charges, cash, credit cards, and other forms of payment using the point-of-sale system.
• 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

Customer service

Communication

Coffee preparation

Espresso equipment operation

Cash handling

Multitasking

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Espresso machines

Grinders

Blenders

Job description

Ponte Vedra Inn & Club in Sawgrass, FL is seeking friendly Baristas to join the opening team at Sandpiper Café. You will prepare high-quality beverages and café offerings, welcome members and guests, and provide warm, personalized service in a fast-paced luxury setting.

This role requires knowledge of coffee preparation, ability to follow recipes, operate espresso equipment, and maintain cleanliness. Experience in luxury hospitality is a plus, and you will participate in pre-shift meetings and