Barista

Marcus Clayton LLC•Clayton, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Le Meridien St Louis Clayton is hiring a Barista to prepare and serve coffee, espresso beverages, teas, and other menu offerings while providing warm, attentive hospitality. The role focuses on delivering consistent, high-quality beverages and creating a clean, welcoming coffee bar and positive guest experience. The Barista takes orders and processes payments, supports guests with menu and beverage information, keeps the station stocked and organized, follows food safety and sanitation procedures, and communicates product or supply concerns to leadership. The position involves working collaboratively with Food & Beverage and other hotel departments in a fast-paced service environment.

Requirements

Strong customer service and communication skills.
Ability to learn beverage recipes, menu offerings, and established preparation standards.
Basic math skills and ability to process transactions accurately.
Ability to maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked workstation.
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple orders and priorities.
Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
Dependability, organization, initiative, and commitment to high service standards.
Ability to work flexible hours, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays, based on business needs.
Ability to stand and walk throughout the shift for extended periods.
Ability to bend, reach, lift, push, pull, and move as needed to perform job duties.
Ability to lift and carry coffee supplies, beverage products, deliveries, and other items as needed.
Ability to operate espresso machines, coffee brewers, grinders, point-of-sale systems, and other beverage service equipment safely.
Ability to work around hot liquids, heated equipment, and cleaning products while following safety procedures.
Ability to perform repetitive tasks, including preparing beverages, handling supplies, and cleaning equipment.
Ability to work in a fast-paced food and beverage environment while maintaining professionalism, cleanliness, and attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

Previous barista, coffee shop, food service, or customer service experience.
Previous hotel or hospitality experience.
Knowledge of coffee preparation, espresso equipment, and beverage service.
Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and proper food handling procedures.

Responsibilities

Welcome guests with warmth, enthusiasm, and genuine hospitality.
Prepare and serve coffee, espresso beverages, teas, and other menu offerings according to established recipes and quality standards.
Learn about coffee selections, beverage ingredients, preparation methods, and menu offerings to help guests make informed choices.
Take accurate orders, process payments, and ensure guests receive the correct items in a timely manner.
Maintain beverage quality, presentation, temperature, and portioning.
Keep the coffee bar, equipment, service areas, and guest spaces clean, organized, and inviting.
Restock coffee, milk, syrups, cups, lids, food items, and other supplies.
Follow food handling, sanitation, and safety procedures.
Monitor product freshness, inventory levels, and supply needs, and communicate concerns to leadership.
Respond to guest questions, requests, and concerns professionally and with a service-first mindset.
Collaborate with Food & Beverage and other hotel departments to support smooth operations.
Stay organized and maintain a positive attitude during busy service periods.