Seasonal Barista — Espresso & Customer Experience

Compass Group USA; Mammoth Lakes (CA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 30,307; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Instapay

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Program

Discount Marketplace

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Compass Group USA is hiring a seasonal Barista for the Dec 2026 to Apr 2027 period at Mammoth Lakes, CA. The role involves making coffee/espresso drinks, serving food and beverage items, and delivering friendly customer service in a fast-paced environment.

The position includes benefits like Instapay, health and wellness programs, and other employee perks. Training on HACCP standards and food safety is part of the role.

Qualifications

• Makes and serves coffee/espresso drinks and related food and beverage items.
• Interacts with customers and other employees in a friendly, courteous manner.
• Handles food according to HACCP guidelines and standards for quality food-service operations.

Responsibilities

• Prepares espresso orders for customers and catering using standard measures and recipes.
• Enters orders accurately into POS device; accepts cash and charge payments.
• Replenishes condiments, beverages and general supplies while maintaining cleanliness of service area.
• Ensures proper presentation, portion control and maintenance of proper serving temperatures; follows HACCP standards.
• Maintains sanitation and orderliness of all equipment, supplies and utensils.
• Ensures proper food preparation by using approved recipes and following prescribed production standards.
• Keeps display equipment clean and free of debris during meal service.
• Cleans equipment and workstation thoroughly before leaving the area for other assignments.
• Greets customers courteously and interacts in a manner to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Serves customers quickly and efficiently, and prevents delays in serving lines.
• Demonstrates a complete understanding of daily menu items and accurately explains them to customers.
• Serves as an advocate of selling techniques to the customer by establishing good communication and assisting in the buying decision-making process.
• Ensures all display foods are merchandised attractively per standards.

Job description

Compass Group USA is hiring a seasonal Barista for the Dec 2026 to Apr 2027 period at Mammoth Lakes, CA. The role involves making coffee/espresso drinks, serving food and beverage items, and delivering friendly customer service in a fast-paced environment.

The position includes benefits like Instapay, health and wellness programs, and other employee perks. Training on HACCP standards and food safety is part of the role.