Barista Wanted

The Westin Cape Town; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel brand in Cape Town is seeking a dynamic Food and Beverage associate to prepare beverages and ensure exceptional guest service. Candidates must have at least 1-2 years of experience in a similar role within a 5-star environment and possess strong coffee knowledge. This role requires excellent communication skills, the ability to work under pressure, and a guest-centric attitude.

Qualifications

• At least 1-2 years experience in a similar role within a 5 star environment.
• Proficiency in English language with good communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage workload.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a wide range of cold and warm beverages.
• Provide exceptional guest services and ensure adherence to health and safety practices.
• Ensure the work area is kept neat and tidy at all times.

Skills

Guest Centric

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Proactivity

Communication Skills

Coffee Knowledge

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Function

Join our amazing team and present amazing experiences. We are recruiting for guest centric, dynamic, energetic individuals with a positive attitude. Reporting to the Food and Beverage Management, the successful candidate will be required to perform and offer guests a wide range of beverages and enhancing the guest experience, whilst maintaining the quality and standards of the Westin Cape Town Hotel in accordance with Marriott International Policies and Procedures within a pressurized environment.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• At least 1- 2 years experience in a similar role within a 5 star environment
• Competency of all relevant related skills
• Professional and friendly disposition
• Be Guest Centric
• Ability to work within a pressurized environment
• Ability to use Initiative and be proactive and self-driven
• Ability to work without supervision and within a team
• Ability to manage and work with high volume work load
• Attention to detail pertaining to area of responsibility
• Required to work rostered shifts and irregular hours as per operational requirements
• Flexible working hours as well as available to work weekends and Public holidays as per operational requirements
• Proficiency in English language
• Good communication and interpersonal skills

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare cold and warm beverages alcoholic and non alcoholic in accordance with menu ingredients
• Good knowledge of Coffee and other warm beverages
• Under the art of coffee making and also latte art etc.
• Under the correct milk temperature’s in order to froth the perfect froth for coffees
• Understand specialty coffees and how to make them
• Good understanding on how to use Coffee Machines and Coffee Grinders
• Passionate about Coffees and other warm beverages
• Provide exceptional guest services
• Conduct behavior of a professional nature at all times
• Ensure adherence to all Health and Safety practices & regulations
• Ensure compliance with relevant COVID practices and protocols
• Acknowledge and assist internal and external guest with respect
• Comply with hospitality best practices
• Ensure the work area and station is kept neat and tidy at all times
• Follow and comply with all required policies and procedures
• Ensure work station is prepped and ready for services timeously
• Perform other duties as and when required

At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.

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At Westin, we are committed to empowering guests to regain control and enhance their well-being when they need it most while traveling, ensuring they can be the best version of themselves. To achieve the brand mission of becoming the preeminent wellness brand in hospitality, we need passionate and engaged associates to bring the brand’s unique programming to life. We want our associates to embrace their own well-being practices both on and off property. You are the ideal Westin candidate if you are passionate; you are active and take pride in how you maintain your well-being; you are optimistic; you are adventurous. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing globalteam, and become the best version of you.