Barista

Durham, NC, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Hourly

Full-time

Part-time

Compensation

Type:

Hourly

Rate:

Range $15.00 - $17.00

Work Schedule

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Benefits

Competitive hourly

Tips

employee discount

Flexible Schedule

Employee Referral Program

PTO

insurance benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life

Job Description

The Durham is a distinguished hospitality establishment known for its vibrant connection to the city it represents, aiming to deliver exceptional guest experiences through quality, kindness, and inclusivity. As a hotel that values innovation, hospitality, excellence, intentional service, and community, The Durham prides itself on being a home away from home for its guests. It fosters a culture built on collaboration and engagement while consistently striving to inspire wonder through creativity and attention to detail. With a commitment to exceptional experiences, every team member contributes to a welcoming environment where guests feel valued and celebrated.

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Job Requirements

Must be eligible to work in the United States
Must have more than 1 yr of previous barista experience
Ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and spoken
Must have the ability to work a variety of shifts, including holidays and weekends
Ability to be on your feet and alert for extended periods of time
Ability to lift up to 35 lbs as needed
Continuous use of hands and arms
Continuous bending, reaching, and twisting
Maintains strong personal image and uniform standards

Job Qualifications

More than 1 yr of previous barista experience required
Customer-oriented and upbeat personality
Demonstrates a high level of organization, attention-to-detail, and a sense of urgency
Displays a positive and outwardly friendly attitude toward guests and co-workers
Must be able to communicate in English writing and speaking
Must be eligible to work in the United States
Must have the ability to work a variety of shifts, including holidays and weekends
High School diploma, general education degree or international equivalent preferred, but not required

Job Duties

Appropriately welcome, interact with, and take food and drink orders from guests
Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the coffee preparation process, including specialty drinks
Prepare and serve beverages according to hotel standards and specification
Ensure that the assigned espresso and bar area is fully equipped with tools and products needed for mixing beverages and serving guests
Set and maintain guests with appropriate service ware and serve, check on, and run food
Demonstrate the ability to consistently speak knowledgeably about the menus (both food and drink)
Accurately and efficiently enter orders into POS system
Prepare service drinks for the servers (Brunch shifts) in a timely manner
Assess customers' needs and preferences and make appropriate recommendations
Ability to utilize sales tactics to upsell on food or drink as appropriate
Serve customers in a friendly and helpful manner
Provide guidance to guests on hotel activities, dining options and general hotel and regional information
Stay guest focused and nurture an excellent guest experience
Ring in and collect payment for all food and beverage served
Handle an assigned house bank and follow all cash handling procedures as per hotel standard
Communicate ordering needs to minimize running out of items
Perform other duties as assigned by managers
Communicate scheduling conflicts, vacations, and shift changes to managers according to policies and procedures
Communicate in a professional manner to all other staff, guests, managers
Work together with other staff in a "One Team, One Dream" mentality
Ensure all work surfaces are kept in neat and tidy condition throughout service
Maintain clean bar top throughout service
Wash glassware, prep and coffee bar tools to maintain health standards
Comply with all NC Department of Food and Safety regulations
Comply with all NC ABC regulations

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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