Percs Café Barista - Part Time (Day Shift)

Oaklawn Jockey Club; Hot Springs (AR); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Part time

Job summary

Oaklawn Jockey Club is hiring a part-time Café Barista for day shifts in Hot Springs, AR. The role involves greeting guests, taking orders, preparing coffee and light foods, and handling payments with a friendly, professional demeanor.

The candidate should have a High School Diploma or GED, and prior food/beverage or guest service experience is preferred. Ability to multitask and work across a fast-paced environment is essential.

Qualifications

• Requires HS diploma or GED.
• Previous food and beverage/guest service experience preferred.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and stay organized.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and take orders, process payments.
• Prepare coffee, tea, and food items; ensure quality and presentation.
• Restock and clean work area; maintain safety and sanitation standards.
• Inform customers about specials and new items; upsell when appropriate.

Skills

Guest service

Multitasking

Cash handling

Food/bev prep

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

POS system

Job description

## Percs Café Barista - Part Time (Day Shift)Applylocations: AR Hot Springstime type: Part timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R3545## ***Thank you for your interest in becoming part of the Oaklawn Team. We have an extraordinary legacy. We are a family with strong core values, providing a new level of excitement for our guests and Team Members as we aspire to be Arkansas' Employer of Choice.***The Barista is responsible for greeting customers, answering their questions, taking orders and accepting payments and preparing and serving food and drinks. Always presents a friendly and professional image at the Hotel/Casino. **ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**The following and other duties may be assigned as necessary:* Enthusiastically supports, actively promotes, and demonstrates superior customer service in accordance with department and company standards and programs.* Maintains strict confidentiality in all departmental and company matters.* Provides impeccable guest service to all guests* Welcomes customers, informing them about specials or new items, answering questions and accepting orders and payments.* Prepares foods, such as sandwiches or baked goods, and grinds and blends coffee beans, brews coffee and tea and serves items to customers.* Packages food and beverages for sale.* Sells coffee and tea blends.* Cleans and restocks work area, dining area, and empties trash and sanitizes equipment and utensils.* Learns about brewing methods, beverage blends, food preparation and presentation techniques to improve food quality.* Updates signage and displays to attract customers.* Takes inventory and replenishes items in display cases, at tables or behind the counter.* Adheres to all food safety regulations and quality controls.* Follows established procedures and policies of the Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort.**QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS**To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be at least 18 years of age.* High School Diploma or GED required.* Previous experience in food and beverage preparation preferred.* Guest service experience preferred.* Must be able to handle several projects and tasks at the same time.* Must be able to perform the physical job duties of all Food & Beverage team members.* Must have the ability to interact with guests, staff and colleagues and resolve problems and conflicts in a diplomatic and tactful manner.**CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS**Employee must be able to qualify for licenses and permits required by federal, state and local regulations.**OAKLAWN IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.*****It is Oaklawn's intent to provide a drug-free, healthy, safe and secure environment for our Team Members. All applicants must complete a pre-employment drug screen and background check.***