Thrive Coffee- Barista

The Hotel at Auburn University & Dixon Conference Center; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hotel at Auburn University & Dixon Conference Center is seeking a friendly Coffee Shop Barista to prepare and serve specialty coffee and related items for guests and staff.

You will take orders, operate the POS, maintain pastry stock, keep the espresso bar clean, and work closely with other baristas to ensure smooth service. High school diploma preferred; prior customer service experience a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience delivering friendly customer service.
• Ability to work collaboratively with baristas and staff.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Take orders and enter them into POS.
• Brew and prepare coffee beverages as ordered.
• Stock pastries and replenish as needed.
• Ring up orders on the POS system.
• Maintain cleanliness of the espresso bar.
• Greet guests and provide assistance.
• Complete daily food/beverage requisitions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

The Coffee Shop Barista will prepare or serve specialty coffee or other beverages and food items.

Job Summary

The Coffee Shop Barista will prepare or serve specialty coffee or other beverages and food items.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Taking coffee and food orders and entering them appropriately into POS.
• Brewing and making coffee beverages as ordered.
• Stock the pastries at the start of the shift and replenish them as needed throughout the shift.
• Ringing up orders on the computerized system.
• Maintaining cleanliness of the espresso bar and surrounding areas at all times.
• Stocking cream, milk, sugar, napkins, stirrers, and supplies to par level at the start of the day; replenish as needed throughout the shift and before the end of the shift.
• Complete the food and beverage requisition for the following day by the end of each daily shift.
• Be available and greet all guests upon visiting the espresso bar.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Provide friendly and attentive customer service.
• Work collaboratively with other baristas and staff members to ensure smooth operations and excellent service.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Any combination of education, training, or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of walking, standing, and sitting.
• Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds at times.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.