Starbucks Server

TPG Hotels and Resorts; Dedham (MA); On-site; USD 19,286 - 24,796; Part time

Job summary

A hospitality company in Dedham, Massachusetts, is seeking a part-time Starbucks Server. The role involves greeting guests, taking orders, preparing beverages, and ensuring compliance with service standards. The ideal candidate has a high school education and a friendly demeanor, with skills in food handling and time management. This entry-level role requires working in a fast-paced environment with physical demands.

Qualifications

• Ability to understand and comply with proper ordering and beverage preparation.
• Attention to details with good organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and remain flexible.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests and take orders promptly.
• Prepare beverages according to brand standards.
• Collect payments based on policies and procedures.

Skills

Friendly guest service

Food handling techniques

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

High school education

Job description

Overview

The Company operates 24 hours a day and 7 days a week, so operational demands require variations in shift days, starting and ending times, and hours worked in a week. The Starbucks Server is responsible for greeting, selling/order taking, preparing beverages and serving guests in safe and efficient compliance with policies and procedures, brand standards, and federal, state and local regulations. Process guest checks and collect payments in compliance with cash handling, credit card transactions, room charge processing and accounting policies and procedures. Promptly reports emergencies, accidents, injuries, missing articles, damage, engineering items and safety hazards to management. Reports any deviations from policies, procedures, brand standards and regulations to management. Complies with all guest service basics such as uniforms, name tags and proper guest greeting. Knowledgeable on hotel facilities and services to assist guests as appropriate. Ensures all communication containing Company, hotel, brand and guest information is consistent with privacy policies, practices and regulations. Impresses guests with quality and timely service in a pleasant and friendly manner.

Essential Functions

Disabilities To Perform The Essential Functions.

• Greet guests and answer all questions about the menu.
• Accurate and prompt order taking.
• Prompt preparation of beverages in accordance with prescribed procedures and brand standards.
• Timely delivery of beverages/food to guests.
• Prepare check and collect payment from guests in compliance with cash handling, credit card transactions, room charge processing and accounting policies and procedures.
• Report all tips in compliance with Company policy and IRS regulations.
• Immediately clean all spills and breakage.
• Clean equipments and areas. Restock service items.
• On time and at work when scheduled, and in proper uniform.
• Attend department meetings as scheduled.
• Consistent professional and positive attitude and actions when communicating with guests and associates.
• Report all incidents of guest dissatisfaction or other unusual matters of significance to manager / supervisor so that corrective measures may be taken.
• Comply with policies and procedures. Practice safe work habits and comply with sanitary, safety, security and emergency procedures. Write shift reports including reports on any incidents of theft, accidents or injuries when assigned. Check with manager / supervisor before leaving work area for any reason.
• Perform special projects and other responsibilities as assigned. Participate in task forces and committees as requested.
• Any other tasks / duties as requested by management.

Qualifications

The Company may consider equivalent combination of acceptable education and experience providing the knowledge, skills and abilities cited below.

• Education and Experience: High school education or related experience. Familiarity with hospitality industry practices preferred.
• Skills and Abilities: Ability to understand and provide friendly guest service. Ability to understand and comply with proper ordering, beverage preparation and food handling techniques. Process guest checks and collect payments in compliance with cash handling, credit card transactions, room charge processing and accounting policies and procedures. Ability to timely compile facts/figures, identify and investigate issues and resolve basic matters. Ability to follow an appropriate course of action based on policies and procedures. Attention to details with good organizational and efficient time management skills. Consistent professional attitude and behavior with effective listening and communication skills. Ability to work in a fast paced environment, sometimes under pressure, while remaining flexible and efficient. Ability to satisfy the legal requirements for employment within the jurisdiction.

Working Conditions & Physical Effort

Physical work is a primary part of job. Work is normally performed in an interior environment with equipment and machines. The work involves exposure to extreme temperatures, chemicals, dirt, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises. The exposure to hazards or physical risks requires following basic safety precautions and use of applicable protective equipment. Physical requirements include extended standing and walking, climbing, bending, reaching, pulling, pushing, kneeling and lifting up to 50 lbs. While performing job duties, the associate is required to speak, listen and write. The job requires close vision with or without corrective lenses.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Hospitality