Barista/Cafe Server (Saturdays)

Deerfield Episcopal Retirement Community•Asheville, NC

22h

About The Position

The Barista is responsible for delivering an elevated café experience at Deerfield Episcopal Retirement Community. This role combines expert beverage preparation with refined hospitality, ensuring residents and guests receive attentive, personalized service in a warm and welcoming environment. The Barista prepares specialty coffee and tea beverages, maintains café presentation standards, and supports the overall cafe experience through professional and engaging service.

Requirements

Internal desire to learn more, grow, and evolve with the café team.
Experience in hospitality, restaurant, or upscale service environments is preferred.
Entry level knowledge of espresso and coffee skills
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Basic math and POS proficiency
Ability to stand for extended periods
Ability to lift up to 30 pounds
Ability to work in a fast-paced service environment
Demonstrate a polished, professional appearance
Maintain composure and warmth under pressure
Exhibit reliability and punctuality
Support the community’s mission of service, dignity, and excellence

Nice To Haves

Previous barista or specialty coffee experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Prepare espresso-based beverages, specialty coffees, teas, and cold beverages to established quality standards
Operate and maintain espresso machines, grinders, and related equipment
Ensure consistency in beverage recipes, presentation, and portioning
Monitor product quality and freshness throughout service
Provide gracious, resident-focused service aligned with community hospitality standards
Greet residents by name when possible and anticipate preferences
Maintain a clean, inviting, and organized café environment
Handle transactions accurately using POS systems
Restock café supplies, pastries, and retail items
Maintain sanitation standards in accordance with health regulations
Monitor and record temperatures as required
Support light food preparation
Preventing cross-contamination by following recipes and sanitary requirements.
Highly alert of allergens that residents may have and adjusting to regulations to address allergies.