BARISTA (FULL TIME)

Eurest is a globally recognized leader in the foodservice industry, renowned for its standards of service and excellence. Operating under the larger Compass Group umbrella, Eurest exemplifies an ownership mindset by leveraging global resources, maintaining a strong local presence, and enriching the communities they serve. The company’s mission is embodied in the Eurest Promise: 'connect with people, inspire through food, create solutions, and live our promise.' Eurest proudly serves some of the world’s most respected and successful corporations, including many Fortune 500 companies, which underscores its commitment to quality and exceptional service delivery.

This job opening is for a full-time Barista position located at Dominion Energy, 600 Canal Place, Richmond, VA 23219. The position operates Monday through Friday, from 6:00 am to 3:30 pm, offering weekends and holidays off, which promotes a balanced work-life environment. This role is an ideal opportunity for candidates with prior barista and customer service experience looking to join a reputable company with an established history of service excellence. Compensation for this position ranges from $18.00 to $20.00 per hour.

The Barista role at Eurest is essential in creating a welcoming atmosphere for customers by serving high-quality coffee, espresso drinks, and related food and beverage items. The Barista is responsible for preparing beverage orders using standard recipes and measures, ensuring that all food handling adheres strictly to HACCP guidelines and quality standards. This position involves using a POS device to accurately enter orders and accept payments, which requires attention to detail and proficiency with cash and charge transactions. Maintaining the cleanliness and sanitation of the service area, equipment, and utensils is a critical element of the role to ensure a safe and hygienic foodservice environment.

Besides technical skills, the role requires strong interpersonal abilities, as the Barista interacts extensively with customers and other employees. Greeting customers courteously and engaging with them in a friendly manner is vital to ensuring customer satisfaction and fostering repeat business. The Barista is also expected to assist customers with menu explanations, promote selling techniques to encourage purchase decisions, and promptly address any customer feedback by relaying concerns to supervisors.

Eurest offers more than just a job; it provides an inclusive and supportive work environment, emphasizing diversity of thought and equal opportunity. The company also offers a range of benefits for full-time associates including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, retirement plans, employee assistance programs, flexible spending accounts, commuter benefits, and various voluntary benefits such as critical illness insurance and legal services. Additionally, employees enjoy perks like employee meals, internal referral bonuses, and weekend and holiday time off.

This full-time Barista position is key to supporting Eurest’s foodservice operations with professionalism, quality, and a customer-first approach. Candidates who bring a passion for coffee, excellent service skills, and a commitment to operational standards will find a rewarding and growth-oriented employment experience with Eurest at Dominion Energy. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until the positions are filled, ensuring multiple opportunities for qualified applicants to begin their careers with this esteemed organization.