Barista

SSP America is a leading operator of food and beverage concessions in travel locations such as airports, train stations, and motorway service areas. Specializing in quick service restaurants, coffee shops, and fast casual dining concepts, SSP America focuses on delivering high-quality food and beverage experiences to millions of travelers each year. With a strong commitment to guest satisfaction, innovation, and operational excellence, SSP America continually seeks motivated individuals to join their team. The company emphasizes diversity and inclusion, providing equal employment opportunities and reasonable accommodations during the application and interview process. SSP America is known for offering competitive wages, career advancement opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package to support their employees' overall well-being and professional growth.

The Barista role at SSP America is a vital position dedicated to preparing, serving, and selling coffee, tea, and other beverage products to guests in dynamic travel environments like airports. This position offers an hourly wage of $20.09 plus tips, making it an attractive opportunity for individuals passionate about providing exceptional customer service and quality beverages. The Barista must have open availability from Monday through Sunday between 3:30 am and 11:30 pm to meet the demands of travel schedules and peak business hours.

As a Barista, you will be responsible for greeting customers with a friendly and courteous manner, processing orders accurately using the POS system, handling payments and change efficiently, and serving a diverse menu of cold, frozen, and hot drinks along with a variety of food items. Precision and attention to detail are critical, as you will need to follow standardized recipes, practice portion control, and present orders appealingly. Additionally, this role requires completing opening, ongoing, and closing checklists to ensure smooth operation throughout the day. Maintaining health and safety standards through diligent cleaning and sanitation practices is also a key aspect of this position.

Working as a Barista at SSP America means joining a team that values teamwork, customer service, and operational efficiency. The job provides substantial opportunities for learning and career development within a supportive environment. Employees benefit from paid training to acquire essential skills and ongoing support from supervisors and colleagues. This role is ideal for individuals who have previous experience in quick service restaurants, coffee or tea shops, or fast casual dining and are looking to further their career in the food and beverage industry within a reputable and stable company.

SSP America also offers an exceptional benefits package that includes free parking, a full-time work schedule, a free meal plan, paid time off, paid training, extra pay for holidays worked, and a retirement plan with a safe harbor company match. Medical premiums are approximately 80 percent covered depending on the selected plan, and life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment (ADD) premiums are fully covered. Additional support is provided through an employee assistance program and voluntary insurance plans such as pet insurance, accident, illness, and hospital indemnity coverage. This comprehensive approach to benefits underscores SSP America’s commitment to the health, welfare, and future security of its workforce.