Renault Winery & Resort| A VIVÂMEE Hospitality Signature Collection
Renault Winery & Resort is a historic and thriving destination in Egg Harbor City, New Jersey, known for its vineyards, culinary experiences, weddings, and resort offerings. As part of VIVÂMEE Hospitality, Renault blends tradition with modern hospitality to create memorable guest experiences across its expansive grounds.
At VIVÂMEE Hospitality, our culture is grounded in our core virtues:
- JOY – We genuinely enjoy serving others and winning together as a team
- HUMILITY – We respect and uplift one another, always willing to learn and support
- MINISTRY – We view hospitality as a meaningful act of service, creating transformative guest experiences
We hire, develop, and recognize team members based on these values. Candidates who are inspired to grow within these virtues will thrive in our organization.
Position Overview
The Barista is responsible for delivering an exceptional guest experience by preparing and serving coffee, espresso-based beverages, specialty drinks, cocktails, beer, wine, and other menu offerings in a welcoming and professional manner. This role combines the responsibilities of a barista and bartender, requiring strong beverage knowledge, attention to detail, and a commitment to hospitality. The Barista maintains high standards of cleanliness, service, safety, and product quality while creating meaningful connections with guests and supporting the overall success of the Food & Beverage operation.
Essential Responsibilities
Guest Service
- Greet guests in a friendly, welcoming, and professional manner.
- Provide exceptional service by anticipating guest needs and responding promptly to requests.
- Develop product knowledge to answer questions and make recommendations regarding beverages and menu offerings.
- Create a positive and engaging atmosphere that reflects the organization's hospitality standards.
- Handle guest concerns and service recovery situations professionally and promptly.
Beverage Preparation
- Prepare and serve coffee, espresso beverages, teas, smoothies, cocktails, beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages according to established recipes and presentation standards.
- Ensure beverage consistency, quality, and accuracy at all times.
- Verify guest identification and comply with all alcohol service laws and company policies.
- Maintain a clean and organized coffee and bar station throughout the shift.
- Monitor product freshness and rotate inventory appropriately.
Operational Excellence
- Accurately process guest orders and payments through the point-of-sale (POS) system.
- Maintain cash handling procedures and balance transactions as required.
- Stock and replenish coffee, bar, and service supplies throughout the shift.
- Assist with opening, closing, and side work duties.
- Support banquet, event, or outlet operations as needed.
Cleanliness and Safety
- Maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards for all work areas, equipment, and guest-facing spaces.
- Follow all health, food safety, and alcohol service regulations.
- Report equipment issues, maintenance concerns, or safety hazards to management.
- Adhere to all company policies and operational procedures.
Qualifications
Required
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Previous customer service experience.
- Ability to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds.
- Ability to bend, reach, twist, and perform repetitive motions.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
A successful Bartista:
- Creates memorable guest experiences.
- Demonstrates strong hospitality and service skills.
- Maintains beverage quality and consistency.
- Builds positive relationships with guests and team members.
- Takes ownership of cleanliness, organization, and operational excellence.
- Embodies VIVAMEE's virtues of Joy, Humility, and Ministry in every guest interaction.
What We Offer
- Growth opportunities within VIVÂMEE Hospitality
- Collaborative and values-driven culture
- Opportunity to work in a unique, high-end event environment
Disclaimer
"This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (e.g. emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs or technical developments)."
Renault Winery Resort is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Renault Winery Resort may provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.