Barista (Full Time)

Compass Group•Austin, TX

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Wolfgang Puck Catering is hiring a full-time Barista in Austin, Texas. The Barista prepares and serves coffee, espresso drinks, and related food and beverage items for customers and catering events, following standard recipes and food-safety procedures. The role involves operating a point-of-sale device, accepting payments, maintaining clean and orderly service areas and equipment, presenting and serving food attractively, and providing friendly, efficient customer service. Catering event availability is required. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with weekends and holidays off. The fixed pay rate is $20.00 per hour.

Requirements

One year of barista experience is required.
A valid Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) certification is required.
Availability for catering events is required.

Responsibilities

Prepare espresso orders for customers and catering using standard measures and recipes.
Enter orders accurately into a POS device and accept cash and charge payments.
Replenish condiments, beverages, and general supplies while maintaining a clean service area.
Follow HACCP standards and maintain proper presentation, portion control, and serving temperatures.
Maintain sanitation and orderliness of equipment, supplies, and utensils.
Prepare food using approved recipes and prescribed production standards.
Keep display equipment clean and free of debris during meal service.
Thoroughly clean equipment and the workstation before leaving the area for other assignments.
Greet customers courteously and interact with them to ensure satisfaction.
Relay relevant customer concerns to supervisors.
Serve customers quickly and efficiently and prevent delays in serving lines.
Understand daily menu items and explain them accurately to customers.
Use selling techniques and communicate with customers to assist their buying decisions.
Merchandise display foods attractively according to standards and serve food neatly and attractively.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Follow company policies and procedures, including required protective gloves, slip-resistant shoes, and proper lifting techniques.