Part-Time Barista ($10.50/Hour +Tips) Graduate Bloomington

Schulte Companies•Bloomington, IN

19d•Onsite

About The Position

Graduate by Hilton Bloomington is seeking a Barista to support daily café operations at Poindexter Coffee and provide guests with a consistent, welcoming experience. Baristas earn $10.50 per hour plus pooled tips. When assigned banquet-serving shifts, the rate is $16.00 per hour. The role may also assist Banquets & Catering as a banquet server when needed. The position involves welcoming customers, learning their coffee preferences, explaining menu options and coffee preparation, and preparing drinks according to prescribed recipes and techniques. It also includes maintaining café supplies and equipment, following sanitation and safety standards, and helping improve the appearance and operations of the coffee bar. For banquet assignments, the employee helps prepare event rooms, set and bus tables, serve food and drinks, and clean and organize after events, following directions from the Banquet Captain or Banquet Manager. Other duties may be assigned. The employer describes a hiring process that may include a phone interview, interviews with managers, background and reference checks, and a potential employment assessment. Specific compensation and benefit details are discussed during the interview process. PTO is available to eligible associates under the company's policy.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to work flexible hours and shifts.
Ability to multitask.
Ability to create a welcoming customer-service environment.
Effective communication skills.
Time-management skills.
Ability to work as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

Prior barista and/or food-service experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Welcome customers and determine their coffee interests and needs.
Present and explain the coffee drink menu.
Explain differences in coffee beans and preparation equipment, sell coffee, and demonstrate how brewing equipment operates.
Prepare and sell coffee drinks by following prescribed recipes and preparation techniques.
Maintain inventory by replenishing coffee beans and stocking brewing equipment, supplies, pastries, and cookies.
Keep equipment operating by following instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining supplies, and performing preventive maintenance.
Follow organizational standards and sanitation regulations to maintain a safe and healthy work environment.
Study and evaluate processes, implement improvements, and maintain the appearance and quality of the store and coffee bar.
Assist Banquets & Catering as a banquet server when necessary.
Bus and set tables, including arranging condiments as needed.
Prepare event rooms by setting tablecloths, dishes, and silverware as needed.
Help clean and organize after events.
Serve food and drinks to guests during events as required.
Follow directions from the Banquet Captain or Banquet Manager.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Daily Pay, allowing team members to get paid today for work completed today.
Free telemedicine and virtual mental health care access starting on day one.
Multiple health insurance options.
Life insurance options.
401(k) plan with company match.
Paid time off for eligible team members, in accordance with the company's PTO policy.
Holiday pay/paid holidays.
Pet insurance options.
Employee Assistance Program.
Hilton Go program with discounted hotel rooms.