Marquette Minneapolis Curio Collection - Barista

Marquette Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton, is an unassuming yet vibrant treasure located in the heart of downtown Minneapolis. This hotel embodies a blend of cultured sophistication and worldly spirit, serving as a showcase of style and innovation. Rooted in tradition, elegance, and warm service, Marquette Hotel is a place where locals and business travelers alike create shared moments and lasting memories. With its spacious, classically styled guest rooms and suites, plus an incredible downtown location, a stay at Marquette offers understated elegance combined with quiet comfort. The hotel prides itself on delivering an exceptional guest experience, emphasizing personal touches and high-quality service to make every visit memorable.

Evolution Hospitality, the lifestyle vertical at Aimbridge Hospitality, manages the Marquette Hotel. Evolution Hospitality focuses on creating distinct lifestyle experiences and driving performance throughout its curated collection of independent, luxury, boutique, lifestyle, and soft brand hotels, as well as restaurants, bars, and lounges across North America. Known for its unique culture that balances honesty, humility, and intellectual prowess, Evolution Hospitality fosters a team environment focused on both personal and professional growth. This dedication to culture and results makes Evolution Hospitality a world-class operation highly regarded in the hospitality industry.

As a Barista at the Marquette Hotel, you will be the energizing force behind the café experience that delights hotel guests and visitors. This role places you at the intersection of hospitality and craftsmanship, where every cup you prepare is not just a beverage but an opportunity to brighten someone’s day and create a memorable moment. You will focus on creating exceptional coffee beverages with precision and artistry, following rigorous standard operating procedures to ensure consistency and quality. Beyond technical barista skills, this role requires a passion for excellent guest service, with a warm and responsive approach that fosters customer loyalty.

In this position, you will maintain an efficient workflow, especially during peak hours, ensuring the café operates smoothly without compromising the quality of the drinks served. Handling cash transactions with accuracy, managing deposits, and contributing to revenue growth through exceptional service are key financial responsibilities. Operational excellence is critical, as you will be involved in pre- and post-shift duties such as stocking service stations and preparing the café environment for the next shift. As a representative of both Marquette Hotel and Evolution Hospitality, you will embody professionalism and enthusiasm, maintaining high standards in both appearance and customer interaction.

The Barista role is ideal for those with at least six months of experience in food and beverage customer service, including cash handling, with previous barista experience viewed as a strong advantage. A genuinely friendly, customer-centric attitude is essential, coupled with a natural love for connecting with people. The position offers full-time employment and after an initial waiting period, employees become eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes daily pay options, medical, dental, and vision coverage, short-term and long-term disability income, term life and AD&D insurance, paid time off, employee assistance programs, and a 401k retirement plan. This opportunity is perfect for someone looking to grow within a dynamic hospitality environment that values both cultural fit and professional excellence.