Winter Seasonal Barista & Guest Experience Pro

Sonnenalp; Vail (CO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Resort discounts

Holiday pay

Sick pay

401(k) / Roth 401(k) after 1 year

Job summary

The Sonnenalp Hotel in Vail is hiring full-time and part-time seasonal Baristas for the 2026-2027 winter season. You will craft handcrafted beverages, provide hospitable service, and help guests enjoy the Treff Café experience during one of Vail's busiest periods.

Responsibilities include taking orders, inputting purchases, preparing items, handling payments, and maintaining a clean, well-stocked café. Prior barista experience and TIPS certification are preferred; must be 18+ years old.

Qualifications

• One year of barista experience preferred.
• TIPS certification preferred, and required once employed.
• Must be over the age of 18.

Responsibilities

• Set Treff Café for business: responsible for all assigned opening, closing and weekly side work duties.
• Prepare room for service. Make sure condiments are refilled, perform all other preparation task.
• Have knowledge of all menu items and ingredients and answer guest questions about food and drinks.
• Stay updated on current menu choices, specialties and menu deviations.
• Inform guests of food and drink specials.
• Make suggestions and recommend options.
• Serve food and drink while creating a professional and caring relationship with customers.
• Assist guests with to go orders or serve to tables in and outside.
• Great all guests warmly with an appearance standards consistently.
• Fill in for absent staff as needed.
• Perform basic cleaning tasks as needed or directed by supervisor.
• Keep a safe and clean working environment for staff as well as guests.
• Have knowledge of the hotel and be able to cross-sell various departments and activities.
• Adhere to grooming and appearance standards consistently.
• Adhere to LHW standards at all times.
• Participate in related F&B training programs such as coffee training and liquor/wine training as needed.
• Act as a responsible, personable representative of the Sonnenalp team.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Multitasking

Education

TIPS certification

Barista experience (1 year) preferred

Must be 18+

Tools

POS system

Job description

The Sonnenalp Hotel in Vail is hiring full-time and part-time seasonal Baristas for the 2026-2027 winter season. You will craft handcrafted beverages, provide hospitable service, and help guests enjoy the Treff Café experience during one of Vail's busiest periods.

Responsibilities include taking orders, inputting purchases, preparing items, handling payments, and maintaining a clean, well-stocked café. Prior barista experience and TIPS certification are preferred; must be 18+ years old.