Part Time Barista- Carpenter Hotel

Kyle, TX, USA|

Job Overview

Compensation

Hourly

Range $15.00 - $17.25

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K with company match

Free room nights

discounted room rates

Paid Time Off

Wellbeing initiatives

Retail Discounts

Job Description

Opened in fall 2018, Carpenter Hotel is a unique hospitality establishment nestled in South Austin, Texas. Situated in a lush, old pecan grove on the edge of Zilker Park, the hotel provides guests with a serene atmosphere while maintaining easy access to vibrant city attractions such as Lady Bird Lake and downtown Austin. With 93 thoughtfully designed rooms, each featuring a private terrace, Carpenter Hotel offers a blend of nature and modern comfort. Facilities include a beautiful pool, a community deck, and the distinctive Q Hut pavilion, enriching the guest experience. Dining options include the all-day Coffee Bar and Carpenters Hall restaurant, where visitors can enjoy casual meals on the patio or in the dining rooms. The hotel prides itself on creating a welcoming environment that captures the spirit and charm of South Austin.

The Barista role at Carpenter Hotel is essential in delivering exceptional guest service within the Coffee Bar, ensuring every customer enjoys a unique and memorable experience. This role involves preparing and serving high-quality food and beverages according to established standards, maintaining cleanliness and organization in the workplace, and supporting the overall operation of the coffee shop. Beyond beverage preparation, the Barista is responsible for engaging with guests, explaining menu items, and taking accurate orders with the help of the Point of Sale system. The position requires flexibility as duties may extend beyond traditional barista tasks based on operational needs. Employees undertaking this role are expected to uphold the hotel’s core values and commit to outstanding guest satisfaction, contributing positively to the team environment. This is a hospitality role that emphasizes professionalism, customer service excellence, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic setting. Employment benefits are generous, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401K with company match, paid time off, and exclusive discounts. The Carpenter Hotel is dedicated to providing a supportive, inclusive workplace where employees are encouraged to grow and thrive in their career journey.

Job Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Six (6) months coffee related experience in service industry
Must maintain unexpired TABC Certification and Food Handler Certification
Ability to speak, read, write and understand the primary language(s) of the workplace
Certificates, licenses, and/or identification cards as required by the U.S. Department of Justice to verify employment eligibility
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
Ability to speak effectively before groups of co-workers and sister property staff
Ability to create documents in Excel and Word
Ability to understand other computer programs (i.e. Property Management System and Point of Sale)
Ability to apply concepts of math including: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals

Job Qualifications

Six (6) months coffee related experience in service industry
High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Certificates, licenses, and/or identification cards as required by the U.S. Department of Justice to verify employment eligibility
Must maintain unexpired TABC Certification and Food Handler Certification
Must be able to speak, read, write and understand the primary language(s) of the workplace
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
Ability to speak effectively before groups of co-workers and sister property staff
Ability to create documents in Excel and Word
Ability to understand other computer programs (i.e. Property Management System and Point of Sale)
Ability to apply concepts of math including: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals

Job Duties

Adhere to all standards of operations, policies and procedures, manuals, training material, memos and verbal instruction
Maintain a high level of personal hygiene and adhere to dress code policies
Respect fellow employees, customers and the work environment
Check patrons' identification to ensure that they meet minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages
Explain how various menu items are prepared, describing ingredients
Take orders from patrons for food or beverage, and prepare the item to specification
Gain knowledge of the Point of Sale (POS) system so that each transaction performed is accurate
Restock items using the system First-in, First-out (FIFO)
Check invoices for accuracy as deliveries arrive
Clean during and at the end of each shift, according to the side-work assigned
Ensure open lines of communication with all departments and upper management at all times via phone, email, log books, and attending meetings to ensure all needs of the workplace are met
Communicate time-off requests with the shift cover book and confirm schedule with management before taking time-off
Maintain a high level of cleanliness and safety in the work area
Ensure that all equipment is maintained in good, safe working condition
Maintain an increased awareness of safety issues throughout the property
Keep abreast of safety and emergency procedures and OSHA requirements
Give excellent customer service to each patron